Tennessee Code Title 9. Public Finances § 9-8-305

(1) Hear and determine claims against the state falling within the categories enumerated in § 9-8-307;

(2) Issue subpoenas, swear in witnesses at hearings and other commission functions, effect discovery and issue protective orders and the like, and seek enforcement pursuant to § 4-5-311(a) and (b);

(3) Rule on motions and objections;

(4) Regulate the course of proceedings;

(5) Take official notice of:

(6) Issue written findings of facts and opinions of law.