Tennessee ️
Verified 2026-06-07
- AWA compliant
- Yes
- Tier system
- Offense-based, dual classification: "Sexual Offender" and "Violent Sexual Offender." *TCA § 40-39-201 et seq.* ️ The Sixth Circuit in *Doe v. Lee*, 102 F.4th 330 (6th Cir. 2024) struck retroactive application of the Act's most restrictive provisions as violating the Ex Post Facto Clause; case remanded for provision-by-provision analysis.
- Registration duration
- Sexual Offender: Lifetime (with petition). Violent Sexual Offender: Lifetime (no petition). *§ 40-39-207*
- Check-in frequency
- Sexual Offender: Annually; Violent Sexual Offender: Every 90 days. *§ 40-39-208*
- Residency restriction
- 1,000 ft from schools, childcare, public parks, playgrounds, recreation centers. Applies to both offense categories (victim minor or adult). *§ 40-39-211*
- Employer listed
- Yes (employer name and address). *§ 40-39-203*
- Relief available
- Sexual Offender: Petition after 10 yrs (clean record; court discretion). 2019 HB 624 added diversion completion pathway. Violent Sexual Offender: No petition. *§ 40-39-207*
Statutes and sources
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