Tennessee Code Title 69. Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees § 69-5-721

If the appeal is only as to the matter of damages, the work of constructing the laterals, ditch, or drain shall not be delayed by the appeal; provided, that the other parties interested make a bond payable to the state of Tennessee for the use and benefit of the parties appealing, in an amount double the damages assessed and fixed by the board of directors.