Only a qualified 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) organization that has submitted an application to the Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming and that has been approved by the Tennessee General Assembly can hold a raffle.
Holding a raffle without approval would be a violation of the law and subject to criminal prosecution.
Political candidates and campaigns for public office are not considered 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) tax-exempt organizations and cannot hold a raffle.