Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-3-306: Advance notice of inspections prohibited - Exceptions

(a) Inspections conducted under §§ 50-3-301 - 50-3-306 shall be accomplished without advance notice, subject to the exceptions in subsection (b).

(b) The commissioner may authorize the giving to any employer or employee advance notice of an inspection only when the giving of notice is essential to the effectiveness of the inspection, and in keeping with regulations issued by the commissioner.