Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-9-102: Chapter definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Executive authority" includes the governor, and any person performing the functions of governor in a state other than this state;

(2) "Governor" includes any person performing the functions of governor by authority of the law of this state; and

(3) "State," referring to a state other than this state, refers to any other state or territory organized or unorganized of the United States.