Tenn. Code Ann. § 12-4-206: Joinder of parties - Limitation of actions

Several persons entitled may join in one (1) suit on such bond, or one (1) of them may file a bill in equity in behalf of all such, who may, upon execution of a bond for costs, by petition assert their rights in the proceeding; provided, that action shall be brought or claims so filed within six (6) months following the completion of such public work, or of the furnishing of such labor or materials.

Code 1932, § 7959; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 12-422.