STATE OF TENNESSEE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CORDELL HULL BUILDING
425 5TH AVENUE NORTH
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37247

April 18, 2002

Dear Mr. DiFonzo:

We are not aware of any state laws in Tennessee that require the wearing of shoes in order to be served in restaurants. There may be a local ordinance adopted by a county legislative body, but we are not aware of this.

Sincerely,

(signed)

Richard E. Cochran, Director
General Environmental Health