Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-804: Issuance of bonds - Limitations on bond amounts - Source of funds

The authority may issue bonds in an amount not to exceed the ability of the association to repay the bond indebtedness from assessments assessed pursuant to §§ 56-12-103(3) and 56-12-107(b)(3) , with the proceeds of such bond issuance to fund a loan to the association in accordance with the provisions of the bond documents under which the bonds are issued, and the association shall expend such loan funds for the purpose of paying to claimants or policyholders covered claims, as such term is defined in § 4-31-803 , arising through an insolvency. Any bonds issued by the authority under this section may all be payable from and secured by moneys received by or on behalf of the authority from assessments levied under § 56-12-107(b)(3) , and assigned and pledged under § 56-12-107(b)(3) , to or on behalf of the authority for the benefit of the holders of such bonds in connection with such assistance program. The funds, credit, property, and taxing power of the state shall not be pledged for the payment of such bonds.