Tennessee Code Title 7. Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities § 7-63-101

(1) Law enforcement officer of such government;

(2) Member of the fire department or building department who is designated as a special police officer of the municipality; or

(3) Transit inspector employed by a public transportation system or transit authority organized pursuant to chapter 56, part 1 of this title;

such officer or inspector may issue, in lieu of arresting the offender and having a warrant issued for the offense, a citation or complaint for such offense. A copy of such citation, which shall contain the offense charged and the time and place when such offender is to appear in court, shall be given to the offender.