Tenn. Code Ann. § 71-3-1001: Purpose of part

The purpose of this part is to create an opportunity for temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), or successor program, recipients to build assets as a transition to self-sufficiency, to encourage TANF program, or successor program, recipients to secure and maintain employment and to provide the support necessary for TANF program, or successor program, recipients to make the transition from welfare to work.