Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-15-103: Appeal

(a) An appeal from any final order or decree of the juvenile court pursuant to this part may be perfected to the court of appeals; provided, that any order of actual imprisonment except for contempt may be perfected as are appeals from any other criminal conviction pursuant to § 40-4-112 .

(b) No appeal shall operate as a stay of execution, unless the person receives the court's permission, gives the security provided in § 39-15-102(b)(2) and, when necessary, executes an appearance bond.