Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 0145 - Athletic Commission
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Tennessee Rules & Regulations, Title 0145 – Athletic Commission, based on the current regulatory framework:
📘 Organization of Title 0145
0145‑01 General Provisions
Covers licensing requirements (combatants, promoters, officials, etc.), application procedures, fees, and timelines (e.g., Rule 0145‑01‑.04 mandates all licenses be finalized 7 business days before an event; cash payments are prohibited at inspection) (tn.gov, capitol.tn.gov).
0145‑02 Professional Boxing
Regulations specific to professional boxing (e.g., licensure standards, medical and ring safety protocols).
0145‑03 Kickboxing & MMA
Rules tailored to mixed martial arts and kickboxing, ensuring consistency with unified rules.
0145‑04 Disciplinary Actions
Covers penalties, suspension durations (e.g., 30-day knockout suspension, 60-day medical hold following physician orders), and enforcement (capitol.tn.gov, capitol.tn.gov).
0145‑05 Amateur Events
Stipulates authority over amateur sanctioning bodies and safety standards (e.g., amendment to require sanctioning orgs maintain safety standards on par with professional events) (tn.gov).
0145‑06 Bare-Knuckle Boxing
A newly proposed standalone chapter. Under rulemaking review since June 2024, it formalizes regulations for bare-knuckle boxing events (tn.gov).
Key Highlights & Updates
Licensing Requirements
Licensees (fighters, promoters, officials) must complete licensing at least 7 business days prior to events, and cannot pay via cash upon inspection (tn.gov).
Bloodborne infection testing is required if more than 90 days have passed since license issuance; this is currently being considered for extension to 180 days in future amendments (tn.gov).
Gate Fees & Revenue Reporting
Promoters must submit gate fee and gross receipt reporting forms post-event. Fees amount to 4% of gross admission receipts or $500, paid via cashier’s check or money order (tn.gov).
Sanctioning Bodies for Amateur Events
Only organizations with safety standards equal to or stricter than those for professional contests are approved. The Commission actively evaluates sanctioning bodies like USFMMA (tn.gov).
Disciplinary Framework
Mandatory suspensions (e.g., knockout = ~30 days, medical = ~60 days); no license revocations reported in recent years (capitol.tn.gov).
🔍 Where to Find the Official Text
You can access the complete, official rules via Tennessee’s Codes & Regulations:
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. §§ 0145‑01 to 0145‑06
[0145‑01 General Provisions]
[0145‑02 Professional Boxing]
[0145‑03 MMA & Kickboxing]
[0145‑04 Disciplinary Actions]
[0145‑05 Amateur Events]
[0145‑06 Bare-Knuckle] (pending final adoption) (capitol.tn.gov, tn.gov)
✅ Summary Table
Chapter
Focus Area
0145-01
Licensing, fees, general provisions
0145-02
Professional Boxing rules
0145-03
MMA & kickboxing regulations
0145-04
Penalties & disciplinary actions
0145-05
Governance of amateur events
0145-06
Bare-knuckle boxing (new chapter)
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