Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-8-106: Maintenance and upkeep of security gate or barrier

(a) The maintenance and upkeep of any security gate or barrier shall be the sole responsibility of the developer, owner or any duly incorporated and active association having jurisdiction of the gated facility or community.

(b) Inoperative security gates or barriers shall be repaired immediately. Inoperative gates shall be locked in the open position until repairs are made. Abandoned gates shall be permanently locked in the open position.