Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-203-105

In the event that the requirements of this chapter conflict with applicable federal requirements pertaining to the establishment and collection of permit application or compliance fees by the department, such federal requirements shall take precedence over the conflicting requirements of this chapter, and the promulgating authority shall have the authority to establish by regulations in its respective program areas identified in § 68-203-101(b) and to collect such fees in accordance with the applicable federal requirements.