Tennessee Code Title 68. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection § 68-120-116

(a) Notwithstanding the provision of § 68-120-101, or any other law to the contrary, the state fire marshal's office may be utilized to hear an appeal and issue a ruling, regarding a building or fire code issue that involves a county building located within a city, when a conflict arises between the city and county. The state fire marshal's office shall provide a decision within ten (10) working days of receipt of the written appeal.

(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to buildings or facilities reviewed or licensed by the board for licensing health care facilities.