Tennessee § 49-7-140 - Confidentiality of gift records.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-7-140 — Confidentiality of gift records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-7-140. Confidentiality of gift records.
Records and information that concern gifts to public institutions of higher education or foundations established under § 49-7-107 , and that include the name, address, telephone number, social security number, driver license information, or any other personally identifiable information about the donor or members of the donor's family, shall not be open for public inspection. Public institutions of higher education and foundations established under § 49-7-107 shall create an annual report of gifts received during each twelve-month period, including the amount of the gift and a general description of its use, but not including any personally identifiable information about the donor or members of the donor's family. Upon request, the annual report of gifts shall be made available for inspection by any citizen of Tennessee. Upon request, the attorney general and reporter may review all records or information concerning gifts to public institutions of higher education, and to foundations established under § 49-7-107, including all personally identifiable information about the donor or members of the donor's family. Acts 2007, ch. 113, § 1. Cross-References. Confidentiality of public records, § 10-7-504 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 49-7-140
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-7-140 cover?
Section 49-7-140 ("Confidentiality of gift records.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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