[1] As set forth by the state constitution, administrative influence in Tennessee is divided among three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial.

The Governor of Tennessee is the Supreme Executive Power set by the state Constitution.

Members, titled "commissioners," are appointed by the governor—not subject to the approval of the Tennessee General Assembly—and oversee the various government departments and agencies.

The General Assembly is a part-time legislature, typically meeting from January through April or May each year.

[4] The current Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the Senate is Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge).

The current Speaker of the House is Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) Tennessee's three constitutional officers are elected by a joint session of the legislature.

As required by the Tennessee Constitution, the Supreme Court regularly meets in Jackson, Knoxville, and Nashville.

The Tennessee Supreme Court appoints the Attorney General, a method not found in any of the other 49 states.

Source:[10][11] Tennessee is divided into political jurisdictions designated as counties, which derive all of their power from the state.