Tennessee Code Title 13. Public Planning and Housing § 13-18-112

(a) Beginning as early in the joint review process as possible, but not less than thirty (30) days prior to application, the applicant and permitting agencies shall hold preapplication meetings to determine what each expects from the other so as to accelerate the application process.

(b) The applicant shall also meet with public individuals and groups who have expressed or have identified interests in the project, either through the medium of the meeting provided for in §§ 13-18-108 -- 13-18-110, or otherwise, to identify and deal with the concerns of such persons.

(c) If persons who have had the opportunity to participate in preapplication meetings and raise concerns did not do so, it shall be noted in the application record.

(d) Notice of such meetings shall be given in accordance with § 13-18-107.