TN's carry permit is juste quite common that, a carry permit. It does not distinguish between open or concealed carry. Some states permits are CCW (Carry Concealed Weapon) & do not apply to open carry.
I know several people who regularly & habitually carry open. I have had my permit since TN began them, but personally have never carried open.
Matter of fact when shooting up Church's began to be rather common 3 of our members at the local congregation where I serve as an Elder began to carry openly. My Son attends a large congregation in Huntsville AL & when they take up the collection they have an armed man at every door into the building.
