Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-108: Donations of property or money to commission

The commission may accept, for any of its purposes and functions under this chapter, any and all donations of property, real, personal or mixed, and grants of money from any governmental unit or public agency, or from any institution, person, firm or corporation. Such moneys shall be deposited, disbursed and administered in a trust fund as provided by the laws of Tennessee.