Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-24-203: Funding

Funds made available under this part to units of government shall be received and expended as follows:

(1) Funds shall be used only as a cash salary bonus supplement to firefighters;

(2) Each firefighter shall be entitled to receive the educational incentive that such firefighter's qualifications brought to such unit;

(3) Funds provided shall not be used to supplant existing salaries or as substitutes for normal salary increases periodically due to firefighters; and

(4) In accordance with rules and regulations of the commission.