Tennessee Order to Mediate Designating a Mediator is a court order issued by a Tennessee court directing parties involved in a civil dispute to participate in mediation and designate a mediator. This order is designed to facilitate a resolution of the dispute through voluntary negotiation and compromise. The order typically requires the parties to select a mediator from a list of court-approved mediators, often provided by the court clerk. The mediator will then be appointed by the court to mediate the dispute. The order also outlines the mediation process, including the mediator's qualifications, the scope of the mediation, the fees for the mediator, and the time period for the mediation. If the parties fail to agree on a mediator, the court may appoint one on its own. Types of Tennessee Order to Mediate Designating a Mediator include: 1. Default Order to Mediate Designating a Mediator: This order is issued by the court when the parties fail to agree on a mediator and the court must appoint one. 2. Joint Order to Mediate Designating a Mediator: This order is issued when the parties have agreed on a mediator and the court appoints the mediator with the consent of the parties. 3. Court-Ordered Order to Mediate Designating a Mediator: This order is issued by the court when the court has appointed a mediator and the parties must agree to the appointment. 4. Private Order to Mediate Designating a Mediator: This order is issued by the parties when the parties have hired a private mediator to mediate their dispute.