I have equipped my canoe with a trolling motor and now I believe I have to register it and put numbers on it.

Has anyone encountered this situation?

4. Vessel Registration
Under Tennessee law, all vessels propelled by machinery (including documented vessels) and
all sailboats must be registered in this state if principally used in Tennessee. Mechanical
propulsion, which includes electric trolling motors, does not include boats powered only by
oars or paddles. If registration is required, boats must be properly registered before used on
any public water of Tennessee. Boats currently registered in other states may use Tennessee
waters for a period less than 60 consecutive days.