Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-11-112: Arrest warrant issued for failure to comply with conditions

(a) Upon an increase in the amount of bail required, the court having jurisdiction at the time of the increase shall declare a forfeiture and may issue a warrant for the arrest of the defendant.

(b) Upon the defendant's failure to comply with any condition of a bail bond or recognizance release, the court having jurisdiction at the time of the failure shall declare a forfeiture and may issue a warrant for the arrest of the defendant; provided, that, if the defendant is charged with a Class A, B, C, or D felony, then the court shall issue a warrant for the arrest of the defendant.