All employees of the state of Tennessee who were employed by the state prior to July 1, 1947, for not less than eight (8) years and have reached sixty-five (65) years of age and who are not otherwise covered by any other retirement system administered by the state, shall be entitled to benefits as provided for in this part.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 39 - Miscellaneous Pensions and Retirement Funds
Part 1 - State Employees and Teachers Not Covered by Any Retirement System
§ 8-39-101. Eligibility of State Employees
§ 8-39-102. Eligibility of Teachers — Amount of Allowances