Tennessee Code Title 36. Domestic Relations § 36-5-2304

(a) Upon the filing of a petition authorized by parts 20-29 of this chapter, an initiating tribunal of this state shall forward three (3) copies of the petition and its accompanying documents:

(b) If a responding state has not enacted this act or a law or procedure substantially similar to this act, a tribunal of this state may issue a certificate or other document and make findings required by the law of the responding state.  If the responding state is a foreign jurisdiction, the tribunal may specify the amount of support sought and provide other documents necessary to satisfy the requirements of the responding state.