Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-27-211: Unencumbered shares unaffected

The proceedings to ascertain and settle the amount of encumbrances, as provided in §§ 29-27-209 - 29-27-213, shall not affect any other party in the suit nor delay the paying over or investing of moneys to or for the benefit of any party upon whose estate in the premises there appears to be no encumbrance.