{"data":{"id":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-49-7-2021","jurisdiction":"us-tn","citation":"Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2021","heading":"Use of word \"college\" in institution's name","body":"An accredited postsecondary educational institution may not use the word \"college\" in its name without a qualifier, unless the institution:\n(1) Meets the definition of \"college\" in § 49-7-2003 ;\n(2) Has been approved by an accrediting body recognized by the United States department of education to offer degree level programs; and\n(3) Offers or is seeking approval to offer at least one (1) degree program.","path":["TN Code","Title 49","Chapter 7"],"source_url":"https://oss-data-us.vaquill.ai/v2026.08/us_tn_statutes.parquet","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:26Z","sha256":"86a0f3f87e5d8912c0793895ee6ba0b4f982dea6df175d64ba7a7bedfb67d134","source_id":"us-tn","stale":false,"prev":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-49-7-2020","next":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-49-7-2022"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}