Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-1630: Delegation of authority to the department to issue new license to successor owner.

With regard to a health care facility that has been the subject of a change of control as defined by regulation, the board in its discretion may delegate to the department the authority to issue a new license to the successor owner; provided, however, that the delegation of the authority shall be limited to circumstances where:

(1) The successor owner meets the qualifications for a license;

(2) The health care facility has no outstanding license or certification deficiencies; and

(3) The successor owner already owns or controls at least one (1) other health care facility in the state.