Article VII. State and County Officers
Article VII, Section 2
Constitution of the State of Tennessee
Official text
Vacancies in county offices shall be filled by the county legislative body, and any person so appointed shall serve until a successor is elected at the next election occurring after the vacancy and is qualified.
Source: Tennessee Blue Book 2025-2026 (Tennessee Secretary of State)
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