Tenn. Code § 49-7-2803
An intercollegiate athletic association, including through its governing actions, sanctions, bylaws, and rules, shall not interfere with an intercollegiate athlete's ability to earn compensation, seek representation, or perform diligence in accordance with this part and shall not otherwise impact an intercollegiate athlete's eligibility or full participation in intercollegiate athletic events, unless the intercollegiate athlete has committed a violation of an institution's rules, or this chapter is invalidated or rendered unenforceable by operation of law. The attorney general and reporter may bring any appropriate action or proceeding against an intercollegiate athletic association in any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to this part.
T.C.A. § 49-7-2803