The Tennessee Order Waiving Appointment of Guardian Ad Item and Setting Hearing Date is a court order issued by the court in Tennessee. This order is used when a guardian ad item (GAL) is not appointed in a case and the parties involved agree to waive their right to one and proceed to a hearing. This order will set a date and time for the hearing. There are two types of Tennessee Order Waiving Appointment of Guardian Ad Item and Setting Hearing Date: a general order and a special order. A general order is used when the parties involved do not have any special circumstances that require special consideration. A special order may be required when there are special circumstances that must be taken into account, such as the age of a minor or the mental or physical condition of a party.