In order to ensure the harmonious, efficient and uniform operation of the judicial system of the state, the supreme court is granted and clothed with general supervisory control over all the inferior courts of the state.
In addition to other constitutional, statutory and inherent power, but not restrictive thereof, the supreme court may: Designate the administrative director of the courts as the chief administrative officer of the courts of the state; Direct the administrative director of the courts to take all action or to perform duties that are necessary for the […]
The general assembly declares that this part is declaratory of the common law as it existed at the time of the adoption of the constitution of Tennessee and of the power inherent in a court of last resort.
This part shall constitute a broad conference of full, plenary and discretionary power upon the supreme court.
