Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-5-506: Assistance of state officials

It is the duty of the chief mine inspector, the state geologist and other state officials, when called upon to do so by the director of property assessments or the state board of equalization, to render assistance to such director or state board, in ascertaining the valuation or classification of any property, or interest therein, to the end that such property may be accurately assessed.