Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-8-103: Capitol employees

(a) The commissioner of general services is authorized to appoint one (1) or more security guards for the capitol and capitol grounds, who shall receive for services the sums appropriated, and one (1) or more porters, who shall receive the sums appropriated.

(b) The commissioner may also appoint a landscape gardener to perform such duties in connection with the care of the grounds as may from time to time be necessary.