Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-9-111

All persons claiming any interest in intoxicating liquors seized in accordance with this part shall do so by petition, which petition shall be filed in the circuit or criminal court of the county in which such liquors were seized, within ten (10) days after the filing of the statement showing the seizure thereof required in § 57-9-104; provided, however, that persons for whom advertisement is made by notice as herein required may file such petition within the time set out in such notice. It shall be the duty of the sheriff to ascertain what notices have been posted by the clerk in accordance with this part and make return thereof to the court as hereinbefore provided.