As used in this chapter, the following terms and acronyms shall have the following meanings ascribed to them:

1. (1) Board – Tennessee Massage Licensure Board
2. (2) Program – Any massage therapy program or school
3. (3) TBR – Tennessee Board of Regents
4. (4) THEC – Tennessee Higher Education Commission
5. (5) FSMTB – The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards
6. (6) MBLEx – The Massage and Bodyworks Licensing Examination established by the FSMTB

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-18-111 and 63-18-115. Administrative History: Original rule filed March 24, 2006; effective June 7, 2006. Amendment filed April 9, 2012; effective July 8, 2012. The Government Operations Committee filed a stay of the rules on July 2, 2012; new effective date August 3, 2012. The Government Operations Committee filed a second stay of the rules on July 13, 2012; new effective date September 6, 2012. Amendments filed May 19, 2017; effective August 17, 2017. Amendments filed October 27, 2025; effective January 25, 2026.