Those students who achieve a passing score on the state teacher's examination required by § 49-5-5605 are eligible to be awarded a license by the state board of education and may apply for employment in the school system of their choice.
Passing scores on exams — Eligibility for license and employment
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-5606, under Teacher Training.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-5606