Tennessee Constitution
Article III - Executive Department.
Section 12

Universal Citation: TN Const art III § 12
In case of the removal of the governor from office, or of his death, or resignation, the powers and duties of the office shall devolve on the speaker of the Senate; and in case of the death, removal from office, or resignation of the speaker of the Senate, the powers and duties of the office shall devolve on the speaker of the House of Representatives.

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