Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-3-508: Disinterment and reinterment.

(a) Authorization for disinterment and reinterment, in cases of movement of cemeteries or parts of cemeteries or for reuniting families, shall be required prior to disinterment of a dead body or fetus.

(b) Authorization shall be issued by the state registrar to a licensed funeral director or person acting as funeral director, upon proper application.