Tenn. R. Civ. P. 5.03
As amended through October 8, 2024
Whenever any pleading or other paper is served under 5.01 and 5.02, proof of the time and manner of such service shall be filed before action is taken thereon by the court or the parties. Proof may be by certificate of a member of the bar of the court or by affidavit of the person who served the papers, or by any other proof satisfactory to the court.
Tenn. R. Civ. P. 5.03