Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-133: False statements intended to influence participation in agency programs - Penalties

(a) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make, utter, or publish a false statement of substance or aid or abet another person in making, uttering, or publishing a false statement of substance for the purpose of influencing the agency to allow participation in any of its programs.

(b) A violation of this section is a Class E felony.