Tenn. Ct. Judi. R. 2
As amended through July 2, 2024
The Court, at its meeting on the fourth (4th) Wednesday in August of each year, shall elect a presiding judge pro tem to serve for a period of one (1) year. The presiding judge pro tem shall be elected from the members of the Court by a majority present and voting.
The presiding judge pro tem may be removed by two-thirds vote of the members of the Court, with or without cause.
If at any meeting the presiding judge is not present, the presiding judge pro tem shall preside. If the presiding judge is recused with respect to a matter, the presiding judge pro tem shall act as presiding judge with respect to such matter.
Tenn. Ct. Judi. R. 2