Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-24-112: Validity of registration unaffected by noncompliance

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the registration of instruments otherwise required by law to be registered, in the absence of a previously registered instrument respecting the property or subject matter embraced in the instrument delivered for registration; provided, that a failure of the record to show a compliance with the requirements of this chapter shall in nowise affect the validity of the registration of any registered instrument.