Tenn. Code Ann. § 17-4-306: Vacancy filled as original appointment - Absence from meetings - Vacation of membership

(a) A vacancy on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(b) A member of the commission who has four (4) unexcused absences from commission hearings during the member's term of office must vacate the member's office as a member of the commission.