The Tennessee Petition of Appointment of Guardian of the Person is a legal document used in the state of Tennessee to appoint a guardian for the person of an adult or minor who is unable to care for their own needs due to incapacity or disability. The petition is typically filed by a family member of the individual in need of guardianship, or by a third party who has knowledge of the individual's condition. The Petition will include information about the individual, the proposed guardian, and the proposed guardianship plan. Depending on the circumstances, the court may grant temporary or permanent guardianship. The two main types of Tennessee Petition of Appointment of Guardian of the Person are Guardianship of an Adult and Guardianship of a Minor.