Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-19-205

Following the taking of the bond provided for in § 66-19-204, the judge shall issue the process, against the owners of the boat, or some of them, and direct it to the sheriff of the county, commanding the sheriff to attach the boat, its furniture and tackle, or so much thereof as may be necessary, and safely keep the same until security is given, or further order of the court.