Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-16-105: Notice of petition

(a) Notice of this petition, together with a copy thereof, shall be given to the owner of the land or rights, or, if a nonresident of the county, to the landownder's agent, at least five (5) days before its presentation.

(b) If the owner is a nonresident of the state or unknown, notice shall be given by publication, as provided in this code in similar cases in chancery.