Tenn. Code Ann. § 11-9-107: Funds deposited in state treasury - Disbursement

Any federal, local or private funds which may be received under this part shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to an account for the purpose of carrying out this part. The funds in this account, unless otherwise directed by federal law, shall be disbursed in the usual manner as state funds. All disbursements are to be subject to the approval of the governor and of the commissioner of finance and administration.