Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-2-608: Discretionary continuances

The court, in any action, suit or proceeding in which service is made in the manner provided in § 56-2-603 or § 56-2-604 , may, in its discretion, order a postponement that may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with § 56-2-607 , and to defend the action.