Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-34-701: Prohibited waiver - Applicability of provisions

As a matter of public policy, except as specifically noted, compliance with §§ 66-11-104 , 66-34-205 , 66-34-304 , 66-34-602 , and 66-34-603 may not be waived by contract and these sections are applicable to all private contracts and all construction contracts with this state, any department, board, or agency thereof, including the University of Tennessee, all counties and municipalities and all departments, boards, or agencies thereof, including all school and education boards, and any other subdivision of the state.