Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-14-805: Powers and duties of commissioner

For purposes of enforcing this part, the commissioner:

(1) May investigate any offense under this part;

(2) May seek the assistance of any law enforcement agency of the United States, the state, or any local government in the conduct of the investigations; and

(3) Shall coordinate the investigation to the maximum extent practicable, with the investigations of any law enforcement agency of the United States, the state, or any local government.