Recording Laws
One-Party Consent
Tennessee is a one-party consent state. One party's consent is sufficient for recording.
Statute: Tenn. Code § 39-13-601
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Class D felony
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification
Immigration Policy
Anti-Sanctuary State
Tennessee bans sanctuary policies and requires ICE cooperation.
ICE Cooperation: Full Cooperation
E-Verify: Required
287(g) Agreements: Yes
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.tba.org/Legal Aid
https://www.help4tn.org/Remember in Tennessee
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"