[2] Two senators, Duncan Stewart and David Dickson, resigned during the recess in between October and December.

[2] Joseph Johnson was sworn in to replace Stewart (who had been elected lieutenant governor) on December 9, 1817.

[3] On that day, Thomas Barnes of Claiborne County was elected Speaker of the House.

[3] Then, non-representatives Peter A. Vandorn and John Lowry were elected to the offices of House clerk and doorkeeper respectively.

[3] One representative, Benjamin Bullen, resigned in between the October and December meetings.