Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-7-106

It is the intent of the state to assist financially with the development of powers and functions of the regional council and for coordination of activities under this chapter; therefore, all funding presently provided to the Mid-Cumberland development district pursuant to § 13-14-111 shall be provided to the regional council in the amount and in the manner provided for in § 13-14-111 but shall not be limited to such funding.