Tennessee Code Title 13. Public Planning and Housing § 13-23-111

The governor shall designate from those appointed members of the agency a member to serve as chair. The term of the chair shall extend to the earlier of either the date of expiration of such member's then current term as a member of the agency or a date six (6) months after the expiration of the then current term of the governor designating such chair. The agency shall annually elect one (1) of its members as vice chair.