Tennessee Code Title 7. Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities § 7-51-2601

(1) “Alcohol and drug services” has the same meaning as defined in § 33-2-1401;

(2) “Healthcare provider” means a healthcare professional licensed under title 63 or 68 whose scope of practice includes the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol, drug, and substance abuse;

(3) “Local government” means a county, and an incorporated city or town within such county, with a population of:

(4) “Operator” means the lawful owner of a sober living home or a person or entity designated by such lawful owner to have primary responsibility for the daily operation of such sober living home;  and

(5) “Sober living home” means an alcohol-free and drug-free residence where unrelated adults who are recovering from alcohol, drug, or substance abuse choose to live together in a supportive environment during their recovery where no formal alcohol and drug services are provided.