Whenever the president of the United States shall call any part of the national guard of this state into active federal service, the governor is authorized to enlist, organize, maintain, equip and discipline a volunteer defense force, other than the national guard, to be known as the Tennessee state guard.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 58 - Military Affairs, Emergencies and Civil Defense
§ 58-1-401. Governor Authorized to Enlist State Guard
§ 58-1-403. — 58-1-404 [reserved.]
§ 58-1-406. Liability to Federal Military Service Not Affected
§ 58-1-408. Organization, Composition and Strength
§ 58-1-409. Duties, Privileges and Immunities