Tennessee Code Title 48. Corporations and Associations § 48-61-123

(a) A public benefit corporation shall give the attorney general and reporter written notice that it intends to consummate any merger, membership exchange or conversions. The notice shall include a copy or summary of the plan of merger, membership exchange or conversion.

(b) No merger, membership exchange or conversion shall be consummated, including any transfer of assets until forty-five (45) days after it has given the written notice required by subsection (a) to the attorney general and reporter or until the attorney general and reporter has consented in writing to, or indicated in writing that the attorney general and reporter will take no action in respect to, the transfer or conveyance, whichever is earlier.