A Tennessee Surety Bond is a type of financial guarantee that provides assurance that a person or business will meet an obligation or fulfill a contract. It is a three-party agreement between a principal (the party requesting the bond), an obliged (the party requiring the bond), and a surety (the party providing the bond). The surety guarantees that the principal will fulfill the terms of the contract and pays any damages incurred if the principal fails to do so. Common types of Tennessee Surety Bonds include Contractor Licensing Bonds, Public Official Bonds, Motor Vehicle Dealer Bonds, and Freight Broker Bonds.