Tenn. Code Ann. § 12-2-412: Violations - Penalties

(a) It is hereby declared unlawful for any state official or employee to purchase from the state except by bid at public auction or by internet auction, using a personal computer on personal time, any surplus property during the tenure of such person's office or employment, or for six (6) months thereafter.

(b) A purchaser who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.