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Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) · Effective 2022 (approx.)
Last reviewed July 1, 2026
Key rules
- ›Coaches/officials may not facilitate, negotiate, or promote deals
- ›Booster clubs/collectives can’t pay athletes
- ›No pay for image in school-name/logo uniforms or gear
- ›No restriction on business types
Before you sign — anywhere
- › Disclose the deal to your school/AD within your state's window (often 3–14 days).
- › No school logos, uniforms, or facilities. No pay tied to performance.
- › NIL income is taxable self-employment income — even paid in free gear.
- › Get contracts reviewed. For small deals, a flat-fee attorney beats an agent's cut.
Tennessee NIL signings
- The Webb School’s Abby Faith Cheeseman signs NIL deal with New Balance ↗
New Balance · High School · 2024-12-18
- Nolensville’s Claire Stegall signs NIL deal with New Balance ↗
New Balance · High School · 2024-12-18
D1 track & field programs in Tennessee
An NIL deal is one data point — where you actually get recruited matters more. 12 D1 programs call Tennessee home.
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