Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-11-150: Prohibited liens

Notwithstanding any law in this chapter or any other law to the contrary, no lien, otherwise authorized pursuant to this chapter, shall be available on residential real property, as that term is defined by § 66-11-146(b)(1) , to any person, firm or corporation that performs residential construction, including home improvement as defined by § 62-6-501(4) , if:

(1) The person, firm or corporation is not licensed pursuant to title 62, chapter 6; and

(2) The jurisdiction in which the work is performed requires such person, firm or corporation to be licensed in accordance with such chapter.