Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of Tennesseans by requiring those who practice chiropractic or chiropractic x-ray technology to be qualified.About
The Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners was created in 1923 by an act of the State Legislature. Its mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of Tennesseans by requiring those who practice the profession of chiropractic or chiropractic x-ray technology within this state to be qualified. The Board interprets the laws, rules, and regulations to determine the appropriate standards of practice in an effort to ensure the highest degree of professional conduct. The Board is authorized to issue licenses to qualified candidates who have completed appropriate education and successfully completed required examinations. The Board is responsible for the investigation of alleged violations of the Practice Act and rules and is responsible for the discipline of licensees who are found guilty of such violations.
The administrative staff of the Division of Health Related Boards supports the Board by issuing licenses to those who meet the requirements of the law and rules. Renewal notices are mailed from Board’s administrative office forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration of the license to the current address on record. Licensees are responsible for reviewing their license on time and keeping the Board apprised of current information. Licenses can be renewed on-line one hundred twenty (120) days prior to expiration at https://apps.tn.gov/hlrs/. Failure to renew by the expiration date may result in a fine.
The Board has scheduled meetings throughout the year for purposes of conducting administrative business concerning ratifying licenses, promulgating rules, disciplinary matters, etc. The seven (7) members of the Board are appointed by the Governor and serve four (4) year terms. A quorum of four (4) members is required to conduct business. The meetings are open to the public.
Featured Links
New Rules for Chiropractors Effective May 18, 2017 :
- NEW - CE Broker is now the official CE tracking system of the Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- NEW - Notice of Rulemaking Hearing 12-18-15
- Background Checks Required for Those Providing Patient Care
- Volunteer for Mass Emergency Clinics
- Legislative Updates
- Criminal Background Check Required for New Applications
Licensure Scam Alert
The Department of Health has been made aware that some licensees of a few different health licensure boards have received fraudulent communications from individuals claiming to be from those licensee’s licensing boards. The communications, often by phone, may threaten arrest or license suspension, demand personal information, or require payment of fines. Some of them have been accompanied by fraudulent letters claiming to suspend the license. Please note:
- Phone calls may “spoof” or appear to be from the boards’ number;
- If you need to verify the identity of a TN board investigator, call (615) 741-8485 or email OIV.Complaints@tn.gov.
- The health-related board investigators will never demand that you provide personally identifying information, such as a social security number, date of birth, or bank or credit card account numbers over the phone;
- These types of licensing scams are a problem nationwide.
If you believe you are the recipient of a fraudulent communication claiming to be from your licensing board:
- If you believe you are the recipient of a fraudulent communication claiming to be from your licensing board:
- Report the communication to the Internet Crime Complaint Center Internet Crime Complaint Center at using the code "TDHHPBSCAM2026". This will allow law enforcement to link these scams for improved investigation.
- Complainants can alternatively call the Fusion Center Tipline (800TBIFIND) or submit a tip online at TBI but the IC3 is preferred.
· Notify the Department of Health at (615) 741-8485 or email OIV.Complaints@tn.gov
Contact
Contact the Board of Chiropractic Examiners
615) 741-3807 Local or 1-800-778-4123 Nationwide
Unit2HRB.Health@tn.gov
Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Applying for Licensure
When completing the application process below, you will be required to submit an official transcript from the institution where you completed your education. The transcript must be mailed directly from the educational institution to the board office located at 665 Mainstream Drive, Nashville, TN 37243.
Applications
► Applying for initial licensure from your professional licensing board has become a bit easier. For the past year, the Department of Health has been working on an online application process that will allow all health care professionals to apply online for an initial license and complete (and update as necessary) a practitioner profile mandatory for certain professions. The process is user friendly and convenient and even allows you to pay for your initial application utilizing a credit card, debit card or e-check. You will also be able to upload many of the documents required to complete your initial application! Please go to the initial application link below to begin the online process.
Portability Act for Military and Military Spouse with transfer orders to Tennessee
Please fill out the application below and email it to Unit2HRB.Health@tn.gov with a copy of the military orders
Other applications:
- Application and Procedures for Licensure as a Chiropractic X-Ray Technologist (Paper application click here)
- Application and Procedures for Licensure as a Chiropractic Therapy Assistant (Paper application click here )
- Application and Procedures for Licensure as a Chiropractor (PH-3545, paper application click here)
- Mandatory Practitioner Profile Questionnaire for Licensed Health Care Providers (PH-3585 paper applciation click here)
- CTAs/CXTs Clinical Internship Supervision Hours Report and Log Sheet - 8.15.2017
- Application for a Temporary/Externship License (PH-0000 , paper application click here)
- Declaration of Citizenship (PH-4183)
- Declaration of Eligibility for Expedited Licensure Process for a Military Member (PH-4279 , paper application click here)
- Expedited Licensure for Military Spouses Form (PH-4280 , paper application click here)
- Reinstatement Application (PH-4049 )
- Name and Address Change Request (PH-3619)
- Affidavit of Retirement From Practice in Tennessee (PH-3460)
- Application for Chiropractic Preceptor Program
- Acupuncture Education Verification Form (PH-0000 , paper application click here)
- Criminal Background Checks
Meetings, Members, & Minutes
Meeting Schedule
Public Notices will remain online until the minutes are ratified and posted on the Meeting Minutes page.
Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at 665 Mainstream Drive, MetroCenter.
Members
| Member | Position | Representation | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis E. Damien, D.C. | Board Member | Doctor of Chiropractic | 04-30-2026 |
| Jason B. Hulme, D.C. | Vice-President | Doctor of Chiropractic | 04-30-2027 |
| Kara Birdwell, D.C | Board Member | Doctor of Chiropractic | 04-30-2025 |
| Cole James Hosenfeld | President | Doctor of Chiropractic | 04-30-2024 |
| Dale Blackwelder, DC |
Secretary | Doctor of Chiropractic | 04-30-2028 |
| Stephanie Lazenby | Board Member | CTA/CXT Member | 04-30-2027 |
| Rob Ailey | Board Member | Citizen Member | 04-30-2028 |
Meeting Minutes
Copies of all minutes are maintained in the official record section of the administrative office. Please contact the board administrator to make arrangements to review minutes of meetings held prior to 2004.
- April 17, 2025
- January 16th, 2025
- October 24th, 2024
- August 8th, 2024
- April 18, 2024
- January 18, 2024
- October 19,2023
- July 20,2023
- April 20, 2023
- January 19, 2023
- October 20,2022
- July 21, 2022
- April 21, 2022
- January 27 2022
- October 21,2021
- July 15, 2021
- April 15, 2021
- January 28, 2021
- October 15, 2020
- August 20, 2020
- July 16, 2020
- April 16, 2020
- January 23, 2020
- October 17, 2019
- July 18, 2019
- April 18, 2019
- January 24, 2019
- October 18, 2018
- July 19, 2018
- April 19,2018
- January 25, 2018
- November 9, 2017
- August 24, 2017
- April 27, 2017
- February 27, 2017 Telephonic Meeting
- January 26, 2017
- October 20, 2016
- July 21, 2016
- April 21, 2016
- January 28, 2016
- December 18, 2015
- October 8, 2015
- July 23, 2015
- April 16, 2015
- February 26, 2015
- January 22, 2015
- November 20, 2014
- August 7, 2014
- June 5, 2014
- February 20, 2014
- December 12, 2013
- August 15, 2013
- June 6, 2013
- February 14, 2013
Continuing Education
Failure to comply with continuing education requirements may result in disciplinary action against the licensee or registrant. The disciplinary action will be reported on the Department of Health license verification web site.
POLICY STATEMENT ON CONTINUING EDUCATION
The Board accepts for license renewal, continuing education courses approved by the International Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Association and the Tennessee Chiropractic Association, and courses approved by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards - PACE (Providers of Approved Continuing Education) programs that are consistent with RULE 0260-02-.12. However, no courses approved by FCLB PACE on the topics of philosophy or practice-building are approved.
Continuing Education Policy 10/2025
TCA Approved Seminars and Courses for 2025
Failure to comply with continuing education requirements may result in disciplinary action against the licensee or registrant. The disciplinary action will be reported on the Department of Health license verification web site.--
Requirements
Featured Items
2019 Chiropractic CE Audit List-10.15.20
2018 Chiropractic CE Audit List - 10.18.19
2017 Chiropractic CE Audit List - 4.15.18
2016 Chiropractic CE Audit Final - 11.7.17
2017 Chiropractic CE Audit List - As of 4.7.17
2016 Chiropractic CE Audit List Final - Last updated 4.7.17
2015 Chiropractic CE Audit List - Final as of 2/16/2016 (Last updated 7/11/16)
ATTENTION: As a reminder, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners has amended its rules to have licensees submit proof of compliance with continuing education requirements to your CE Broker account by Decemebr 31st of each calendar year. The Board requires chiropractic physicians to complete twenty-fours (24) hours annually, and if the licensee practices acupuncture, six (6) of these twenty-four (24) hours must pertain to acupuncture practice. Chiropractic x-ray operators and therapy assistants must complete six (6) hours annually.
The Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners Partners with CE Broker
CE Broker Information
CE Broker is now the official CE tracking system of the Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Your board has provided you with a free Basic Account, so you have our most helpful CE tracking tools right at your fingertips.
Free Access
With the free Basic account, you will have access to your Course History. This lists all of the courses you have completed so far so you can easily find and rep ort any CE that might be missing. You will never have to pay to access all the necessary tools to renew your license.
Comprehensive Course Search
One of the best tools we offer licensees is our Course Search. You can find every course you need to complete your license renewal. After you are finished with each course, many educational providers will report to CE Broker for you.
Helpful Support Center
Our support center is staffed with experts who have been trained on the rules and regulations of the Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners. You can reach them by phone, live chat, or email 8AM-8PM ET Monday through Friday.
Upgraded Account Options
You can also subscribe to Professional or Concierge Accounts, which offer above-and-beyond CE tracking tools to further simplify your renewal process. With our Professional account you can access a personal CE Transcript which outlines exactly what requirements you have left to complete. The Concierge account includes your own CE Broker account manager who can guide you through the CE process, step by step.
How to activate your free CE Broker account
1. Visit www.cebroker.com/tn/account_options
2. Select the Sign Up button under the Basic Account option.
3. Enter your license number and get started!
CE Broker is now the official CE tracking system of the Tennessee Board of Chiropractic
Examiners. Your board has provided you with a free Basic Account, so you have our most helpful
CE tracking tools right at your fingertips.
FAQs
CE Broker is now the official CE tracking system of the Tennessee Board of Chiropractic
Examiners. Your board has provided you with a free Basic Account, so you have our most helpful
CE tracking tools right at your fingertips.
HOW DO I ACTIVATE MY FREE CE BROKER ACCOUNT?
Activating your free Basic Account provided to you by your board is a simple 3-step process.
1 | Go to https://www.cebroker.com/tn/account_options.
2 | Choose the account option that works best for you. For your free account, choose Basic Account.
3 | Enter your license number and answer a few simple questions, as prompted.
Once you have completed these steps you can start tracking and reporting your continuing education.
HOW DO I CHECK MY COMPLIANCE IN MY CE BROKER ACCOUNT?
You can check your compliance status in your CE Broker account at any time. Simply log into your
CE Broker account and you will be directed to your user dashboard.
At the top of your user dashboard you will see the words “Complete” or “Incomplete” indicating whether
or not you have completed and reported all of your renewal requirements for the current renewal cycle.
HOW DO I SELF-REPORT CE IN MY CE BROKER ACCOUNT?
You can easily report CE from your CE Broker account by following these steps:
1 | Log into your CE Broker account.
2 | On your dashboard, click Report Hours.
3 | Choose the requirement you would like to report and click Begin next to it.
4 | Fill out some simple information, including number of hours completed.
5 | Attach your certificate of completion.
PRO TIP: You can also report your CE on the go using the CE Broker mobile apps, available for iPhone and Android.
Educational Programs
Educational Programs
Chiropractic Educational Programs In The Southeastern United States
The Board of Chiropractic Examiners accepts for licensure graduates from all accredited Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) schools. A list of those accredited institutions can be found at :
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
To renew online, please visit https://apps.tn.gov/hlrs/
Please complete the application and follow instructions found at: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/healthprofboards/PH-3619.pdf
Login at https://lars.tn.gov/datamart/login.do.
You may verify the license of any health care practitioner or facility in Tennessee via our website at: Individual: https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx
Facility: https://dhlrapps.health.tn.gov/FacilityListings
Follow this link for instructions on how to complete your background check.
For applicants living out of state, please note that results are typically received sooner when fingerprints are electronically scanned; therefore, if you are going to be in Tennessee anytime during the application process, it may be to your benefit to chedule a fingerprint scan rather than submitting a fingerprint card.
Yes, you can “opt in” to receive all information from the Board electronically by. Even if you opt in, you must always maintain a current mailing and practice address on file with the Board. You are required to notify the Board of any change to the information maintained in your licensure file within thirty (30) days of any such change.
If you believe a practitioner’s performance or behavior is unprofessional, unlawful or unacceptable, you may file a complaint through the Health-Related Boards’ Office of Investigations. You can call that office directly at 1-800-852-2187 or you can access the Allegation Report form through the Office of Investigation webpage using this link.
Follow this link and fill in your required criteria
Policies, Rules, & Statutes
Policies
- Please review the New Policy effective July 16th, 2020 regarding Safety, Advertising, and Continuing Education During COVID-19. Click here for the full PDF. On January 28th, 2021 the Board of Chiropractic Examiners updated the July 2020 policy to reflect executive orders that have been put in place. Please review the Updated Policy effective January 28th, 2021. Click here for full PDF.
Policies
License Renewal/Reinstatement
- Public Chapter 357 Clarification Policy
- Lapsed License Policy for Chiropractic Physicians - 04/2016
- Lapsed License Policy for Chiropractic Therapy Assistants & X-Ray Technologists - 04/2016
- Renewal for Licensees Called to Active Military Duty
NEW CXT EXAMINATION POLICY- 2022
Mandatory Practitioners Profile for Chiropractic Physicians
Criminal Background Checks
- Expiration of Criminal Background Results - 02/2012
- Policy Regarding Applicants with Criminal Convictions
Continuing Education
Acupuncture
- Acupuncture Policy Statement – 1.16.25
Miscellaneous
- FAA BasicMed Exmination Policy
- Social Media Policy – 11.9.17
- Preceptorship Policy - 07/2015
- Externship / Temp License Policy - 12/2015
- Therapeutic Laser Policy - 02/2013
- Intramuscular Stimulation Policy - 02/2013
- Electrodiagnosis Policy - 02/2013
- Urine Analysis Policy - 06/2013
- School and Sport Examination Policy – 04/2019
- Laser Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvination Policy Statement - 11/2012
- Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Manipulation Under Joint Anesthesia - 06/2013
- Employment of Unlicensed X-Ray Technicians and/or Unlicensed Therapy Assistants - 05/2007
- Position Statement on Performance of Department of Transportation Physicals – 04/2019
Rules
Click here for Rules and Regulations pertaining to the Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Statutes
Statutes are proposed and made law by the Tennessee State General Assembly (Legislature). The Board, following specific notice requirements and hearings, adopts rules. Both have the force of law and may be used in the regulation of a profession. The statutes pertaining to this Board are found at T. C. A. 63-1 (Division of Health Related Boards) and T.C.A. 63-4 (Chiropractors).
Click here to review the Tennessee Code Annotated. (This link will take you to a website that is not maintained by the Tennessee Department of Health.)
This Page Last Updated: March 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM