Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-18-108: Specific denials to answer

(a) The petitioner shall, within two (2) days from the filing of an answer containing counter-objections, file such specific denials thereto as the petitioner may see proper. All charges not denied shall be taken as true.

(b) A copy of the petitioner's answer shall be served on each claimant as in the case of the petition.