Tenn. R. Sup. Ct., 2
As amended through October 8, 2024
Following the filing of the briefs in a workers' compensation appeal, the Supreme Court, on its own initiative, may enter an order directing that the appeal not be referred to the Appeals Panel in accordance with Section 1. In such cases, the appeal shall be placed on the Supreme Court's docket to be heard and determined by the entire Supreme Court in accordance with the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure. The exercise of the Court's review under this section is discretionary and generally will involve cases which present an unsettled or otherwise important issue of law.
Tenn. R. Sup. Ct., 2