Tennessee Code Title 9. Public Finances § 9-4-503

(a) Any public depository which holds public deposits may apply to the board for permission to participate in the collateral pool to secure all public deposits at such public depository.

(b) An application submitted pursuant to this part is subject to the approval of the board. The board shall set the number of votes required for the approval of such applications.

(c) The board may require such information regarding the financial condition of the public depository as the board deems necessary for determining the suitability of that depository to participate in the collateral pool. Prior to participation in the collateral pool, a qualified public depository shall execute a depository pledge agreement.