Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-503: Adoption of amendments by reference

(a) Any amendment that may be made to any code or public record incorporated by reference by a municipality under this part, may be likewise adopted by reference; provided, that an amended or corrected copy is filed with the clerk or recorder of such municipality for inspection, use, and examination by the public.

(b) Ordinances adopting amendments by reference shall be required to be published as any other ordinances of the municipality and the requirements as to prior filing before passage shall apply likewise to amendments.