Effective July 1, 1978, all former, present and future employees of the University of Tennessee shall be considered to be general employees of the state or teachers employed in state-supported institutions of higher education depending on their position with the university. Their membership in the retirement system shall be governed in accordance with the provisions affecting either general employees, teachers, or both.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 35 - Retirement—membership
§ 8-35-102. Informing New Employees of Duties and Obligations as a Condition of Employment
§ 8-35-108. Teachers in Local Retirement Systems
§ 8-35-109. Membership in Retirement System Dependent on Election by Certain Officials
§ 8-35-110. Service in the General Assembly
§ 8-35-117. Employees of the University of Tennessee
§ 8-35-123. Election by Optional Members to Participate Becomes Irrevocable