Tenn. Code Ann. § 24-9-135: Persons before whom depositions to be taken

Depositions taken in this state that are to be used in its courts shall be taken before:

(1) A hearing examiner;

(2) A judge, clerk, commissioner, or official reporter of a court;

(3) A licensed court reporter;

(4) A notary public; or

(5) Before other persons and under other circumstances authorized by law.