Tenn. Code Ann. § 69-10-104: Supervision by licensed driller required

(a) It shall be unlawful to operate or install any equipment in the drilling of geothermal, water or monitoring wells unless a licensed individual, or an operator designated by the licensee, supervises the activity.

(b) It shall be unlawful to install any pumps or water treatment devices in geothermal wells and water wells unless a licensed individual, or an operator designated by the licensee, supervises the activity.