Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-5-130

In the event that a department of children's services provider agency school ceases operations, or the department no longer contracts with the provider agency, the permanent educational records for students who have been in state custody shall be forwarded to the department by the contract agency or provider. Such records shall be maintained in accordance with department policies and procedures as to educational records, and may be released to appropriate individuals or entities in accordance with department policy.