Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-235

Any person, who contributes to a company fund of the Tennessee national guard the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) or more for the period of one (1) year shall be known as a patron of the national guard. The names of all such patrons, together with the amount contributed by each, shall be reported to the adjutant general who shall issue an appropriate card identifying such contribution as a friend, patron and supporter of the national guard.