Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-113

The trustees of any deferred or tax sheltered compensation plans established pursuant to this part are expressly authorized to contract for investment management services, personal services, professional services and consultant services for the deferred compensation programs. The trustees shall provide for the powers, duties, functions and compensation of any investment managers, professionals or consultants so engaged. Any contract for investment management services, personal services, professional services and consultant services may be procured in the manner prescribed by the trustees without regard to the requirements of former § 12-4-109, if it is determined that the services are necessary or desirable for the efficient administration of the deferred compensation programs. All expenses and fees incidental to the procurement of services shall be charged to and paid from participant accounts.