Tennessee Code Title 8. Public Officers and Employees § 8-30-302

(b)(1) The commissioner shall certify whether each employee has met the minimum qualifications to retain the position. Upon certification, the employee shall be classified as a preferred service employee.

(2) An employee who is not certified shall be dismissed from the position as soon as is practicable, but no later than sixty (60) days after certification, unless the appointing authority notifies the commissioner that the employee has rendered satisfactory service and should be retained.