Tennessee Code Title 68. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection § 68-140-330

(1) “Licensing” means the procedure through which the privilege to engage in a profession regulated under this part is granted by the board;

(2) “Licensure fee” means a fee imposed by the board on persons licensed to practice a profession for the privilege of services;

(3) “Low-income persons” means persons who are enrolled in a state or federal public assistance program, including, but not limited to, temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), medicaid, or supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP); and

(4) “Veteran” means a former member of the United States armed forces, including the reserves and national guard, who was trained and certified as a combat medic or corpsman.

(b)(1) When a license is required for persons to practice in a profession under this part, the board shall waive all initial licensure fees for low-income persons and veterans.

(3) The board shall promulgate rules to effectuate the purposes of this section.