Any teacher who has not contributed to the minimum amount may make up the deficiency by a cash payment in full with principal and interest or by having it deducted in equal amounts from the annuity installments.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Part 9 - Teachers' Local Retirement Systems
§ 49-5-905. Deficiencies in Contributions
§ 49-5-906. Eligibility for Benefits
§ 49-5-907. Retirement Because of Incapacity
§ 49-5-908. Insufficiency of Fund to Pay Annuities
§ 49-5-909. Exemption of Benefits From Process — Nonassignability
§ 49-5-912. Delegation of Duties by Trustees