Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-902: Duties of boards

(a) It is the duty of each board of trustees to advise the chief officer of each facility concerning the formulation of general policies to be followed in the operation of the facility under the chief officer's jurisdiction, to recommend to the department appropriate legislation for resources and other concerns for the facility, and to publicize generally the condition of the facility and its needs.

(b) Each board of trustees in conjunction with its chief officer shall report annually to the commissioner.