Below you will find a link to an Attorney General opinion that was issued August 19, 2008. It relates to the proper method for filling a vacancy on a county commission when the vacancy occurs after the regular August election, but more than 60 days before the November election. The short answer is that the vacancy is filled in a special election held in conjunction with the November 4th state and federal general election. Political parties may choose nominees for the position by way of a countywide nomination convention. The county commission in these circumstances may appoint a temporary successor to fill the vacancy until the November election, but is not required to do so.
http://www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral/op/2008/OP/OP138.pdf
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