Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-10-204: Powers and duties of commissioner

The commissioner has the power and duty to:

(1) Promulgate such rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement and supplement this part and provide for its orderly administration;

(2) Prescribe necessary information to be provided by applicants for licenses to determine if the requirements of this part have been met;

(3) Issue licenses to qualified applicants and collect appropriate fees;

(4) Revoke or suspend the license of, or refuse to issue a license to, any person, licensee, or applicant who violates any provision of this part; and

(5) Require the necessary record keeping by licensees and submission of written reports, as warranted, in order to carry out the provision and intent of this part.