Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-306: Attorney for the treasurer with regard to profit sharing or salary reduction plans

(a) Counsel for the treasury department shall serve as the attorney for the treasurer with respect to the plan.

(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in cases where the interests of the plan requires additional counsel, the treasurer, with the approval of the attorney general and reporter, is authorized to contract with such additional counsel, who shall be paid such compensation for services as the treasurer may deem just.