Tenn. Code Ann. § 17-3-105: Duty of members to attend - Exception - Expenses

(a) It is the official duty of each member of the conference, with the exception of retired judges, to attend its annual meetings unless otherwise officially engaged or for other good and sufficient reasons.

(b) Every member shall be entitled to have the member's expenses paid for attendance. The expenses shall be paid pursuant to policies and guidelines promulgated by the supreme court.