Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-12-320: Special assessment a lien inferior to general assessment - Enforcement

(a) The assessment shall be a lien upon the respective tracts of land upon which it is assessed, but inferior to the lien of the general assessment for the payment of bonds, interest, and administration charges.

(b) The lien shall be enforced in the same manner as provided for the enforcements of liens in road improvement districts.