Tennessee Code Title 71. Welfare § 71-6-205

To receive funds under this part for family violence shelter services or shelters, or both, all applicants shall show that they have provided shelter services for at least six (6) months prior to the application for funds under this part, and that the funds provided under this part will enable them to establish or maintain a shelter for victims of family violence within a defined timetable, in addition to any other services provided as described in the standards promulgated under § 71-6-203(7).