I live in the TN as well, and am having the sleeve done with the new State coverage. I live in Murfreesboro which is quite close to you if you live in Nashville. We have a Bariatric Center of Excellence here with surgeons who have extremely experienced. They highly recommend the sleeve. If you are interested in a second opinion, this Center of Excellence might be a good choice where you could hear a different perspective. It is the Middle TN Medical Center Bariatric Center of Excellence on Medical Center Parkway.