Tenn. Code Ann. § 52-2-405: Unlicensed facility operation - Penalty

(a) It is unlawful for a person, partnership, association, or corporation to own or operate a service or facility that provides intellectual or developmental disability services or personal support services within the meaning of this title without having obtained a license as required by this part.

(b) A violation of this requirement is a Class B misdemeanor.

(c) Each day of operation without a license constitutes a separate offense.