Tennessee Code Title 13. Public Planning and Housing § 13-18-104

(a) If a project is designated a major energy project and approved for the joint review process, a joint review team shall be formed. The state agencies in the team shall be designated by the governor and shall include all departments or agencies whose approval will be required for any state-issued permit which the project may require. The governor shall designate one (1) agency to be the state lead agency.

(b) In addition to state agencies, the team shall include any local agencies whose approvals may be required in the development of the project. The joint review staff shall be responsible for identifying and contacting each involved local agency. If a local government has more than one (1) involved agency, its chief executive officer shall designate the local lead agency.

(c) In addition to state and local agencies, federal agencies whose approvals may be required in the development of the project shall be invited to join the team. The joint review staff shall be responsible for identifying and contacting each involved local agency.

(d) In addition to all governmental agencies, the team shall include the project applicant as an ex officio member.