2021 Tennessee Code
Part 2 - Liability of Sports Officials
§ 62-50-201. “Sports official.”

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, “sports official” means any person who serves as referee, umpire, linesperson or in any similar capacity in supervising or administering a sports event and who is registered as a member of a local, state, regional or national organization that provides training and educational opportunities for sports officials.