It is the intent of the general assembly that small businesses operating within Tennessee pursuant to franchise agreements should be provided uniform rights and procedures to prevent arbitrary and capricious business practices by franchisors seeking to terminate or modify their franchise relationships or failing to renew existing franchise relationships.
Legislative intent
Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-25-1501, under Franchise Terminations, Nonrenewals or Modifications.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-25-1501