Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-9-808: Persons entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement

A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this part if: (1) The secured party of record authorizes the filing; and (2) The filing is necessary under this part: (A) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this act takes effect; or (B) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest. Acts 2012, ch. 708, § 20.

A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this part if:

(1) The secured party of record authorizes the filing; and

(2) The filing is necessary under this part: (A) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this act takes effect; or (B) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.

(A) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this act takes effect; or

(B) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.