The Tennessee Order of Reference is a legal document used to provide a court with the authority to appoint a referee to hear a case and make a recommendation to the court. The referee is chosen by the court and is usually a lawyer, accountant, or other qualified individual. The referee then hears the case and makes a recommendation based on the evidence presented. The court then makes a ruling based on the referee's recommendation. There are two types of Tennessee Order of Reference: General and Special. A General Order of Reference can be used when the court needs to appoint a referee to hear a case, while a Special Order of Reference is requested when a specific individual or organization needs to be appointed to a case.