Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-103: Administrator as party in interest

The administrator shall be a party in interest in any proceeding for the appointment or removal of a guardian or for the removal of the disability of minority or mental incapacity of a ward, and in any suit or other proceeding affecting in any manner the administration by the guardian of the estate of any present or former ward whose estate included assets derived in whole or in part from benefits heretofore or hereafter paid by the veterans administration. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to a hearing in such a matter, notice in writing of the time and place of the hearing shall be given by mail, unless waived in writing, to the office of the veterans administration having jurisdiction over the area in which the suit or proceeding is pending.