Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-104: Unauthorized solicitation or advertising

It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or corporation for profit to:

(1) Solicit funds for the operation of any plan, except as provided in this part; or

(2) Advertise any plan prior to the approval of the advertisement by the commissioner, to prevent material misrepresentation of law or fact with regard to the plan.