Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-1705: Exemptions

This part does not apply to: (1) Employee trade associations engaged in the procurement of employment for public school teachers and administrators; (2) Employment services established and operated by this state, any political subdivision of this state or the United States; (3) Labor union organizations; (4) Musician booking agencies; (5) Employee trade associations engaged in the procurement of employment for nurses; (6) Any health care provider who provides health care services and who is licensed pursuant to title 63 or title 68, chapter 11; or (7) Any public or private college or university in the state; provided, that no recruiting fee is exacted from the salary or wages of the employee for services rendered. Acts 1996, ch. 731, § 6.

This part does not apply to:

(1) Employee trade associations engaged in the procurement of employment for public school teachers and administrators;

(2) Employment services established and operated by this state, any political subdivision of this state or the United States;

(3) Labor union organizations;

(4) Musician booking agencies;

(5) Employee trade associations engaged in the procurement of employment for nurses;

(6) Any health care provider who provides health care services and who is licensed pursuant to title 63 or title 68, chapter 11; or

(7) Any public or private college or university in the state; provided, that no recruiting fee is exacted from the salary or wages of the employee for services rendered.

provided, that no recruiting fee is exacted from the salary or wages of the employee for services rendered.