Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-514: Enforcement of agreement by the state

The state, either through the authority or the department, shall have the right, in addition to all other rights, by mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to require the municipality and the governing body and any proper officer, agent or employee of the municipality to carry out any agreements and to perform its and their duties under this part or any rule or regulation of the department adopted pursuant thereto.