Tennessee Code Title 37. Juveniles § 37-1-124

(d)(1) If a juvenile is alleged to have committed an act that would require the juvenile to be classified as a serious youthful offender pursuant to § 37-1-131(g), then the juvenile has a right to a jury trial at the adjudication hearing.

(2) The juvenile must be advised of the right to a jury trial by the juvenile court.

(3) The right to a jury trial may be waived by the juvenile only after the juvenile has been advised of the juvenile's right to a trial by jury and after consultation with the juvenile's attorney.  A waiver of the right to a jury trial must be in writing and signed by the juvenile, the juvenile's attorney, and the juvenile's parent or guardian.  The court shall inquire on the record to ensure that the waiver was made in a knowing and voluntary manner.

(5) If a juvenile waives the juvenile's right to a jury trial, then the adjudication hearing must be conducted by the juvenile court.

(6) Title 40 and the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure not in conflict with this part that regulate criminal jury trials in circuit or criminal court apply to jury trials for juveniles subject to classification as a serious youthful offender pursuant to § 37-1-131(g).