Every state has a couple of kooky things you can’t believe made it through to become laws – but that makes the world a bit more interesting, doesn’t it? Take a look at these weird laws in Tennessee deemed necessary in recent years – you may find yourself a bit surprised.

  1. Double dog dares take on a whole new meaning in the Volunteer State.

diletteantiquity / Flickr As in, it’s illegal to dare a child to purchase a beer. Sounds like a given to us, but who knows? Maybe it’s a rampant issue we never knew about.

  1. Skunks are protected, you know.

cool.as.a.cucumber / Flickr As in, you can’t carry them across the state line. They can walk themselves, you just better not be holding them!

  1. Cruisin’ for a bruisin'.

Kaysha / Flickr It’s illegal to place tacks on the highway. Sorry to ruin your plans for the evening…

  1. It’s perfectly legal to shoot a whale from your moving vehicle.

Eric Neitzel / Flickr Just nothing else.

  1. It’s illegal to catch a fish with a lasso.

Calamityjane / Flickr But just fish. Use it to your heart’s content to wrangle the kids, though.

  1. Don’t you touch that hollow log, dude.

lunamom58 / Flickr It’s illegal to sell hollow logs in Tennessee (???).

  1. Stealing a horse has some SERIOUS consequences.

soda.film berline / Flickr By law, you can still be punished by hanging.

  1. No dueling!

sergio russo / Flickr Yeah, glad you made this clear. We were SO tempted to duel this afternoon, but now we won’t. If you do partake, you can’t hold public office.

  1. Sorry, pastor - no politics for you.

majill / Flickr It’s true! Ministers dedicated to God are unable to serve in state leadership roles, including the entirety of the house and senate.

  1. Netflix is the real deal out here.

Alan Levine/ Flickr It is illegal for you to share your password, by state law.

  1. No holding hands at school, kids.

netzanette / Flickr It’s considered a “gateway to sexual activity” in Tennessee.

What shocked you the most about these weird laws in Tennessee? Let us know below!

diletteantiquity / Flickr

As in, it’s illegal to dare a child to purchase a beer. Sounds like a given to us, but who knows? Maybe it’s a rampant issue we never knew about.

cool.as.a.cucumber / Flickr

As in, you can’t carry them across the state line. They can walk themselves, you just better not be holding them!

Kaysha / Flickr

It’s illegal to place tacks on the highway. Sorry to ruin your plans for the evening…

Eric Neitzel / Flickr

Just nothing else.

Calamityjane / Flickr

But just fish. Use it to your heart’s content to wrangle the kids, though.

lunamom58 / Flickr

It’s illegal to sell hollow logs in Tennessee (???).

soda.film berline / Flickr

By law, you can still be punished by hanging.

sergio russo / Flickr

Yeah, glad you made this clear. We were SO tempted to duel this afternoon, but now we won’t. If you do partake, you can’t hold public office.

majill / Flickr

It’s true! Ministers dedicated to God are unable to serve in state leadership roles, including the entirety of the house and senate.

Alan Levine/ Flickr

It is illegal for you to share your password, by state law.

netzanette / Flickr

It’s considered a “gateway to sexual activity” in Tennessee.

Are you drawn to things being a little bit on the strange side? Then make sure to check out these other odd laws found only here in Tennessee.

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Weird Laws In Tennessee July 19, 2022 Chris Dodge What are some other strange, odd, and funny laws still in the books in Tennessee? Not very many people go around stealing horses, smuggling skunks from neighboring states, or shooting whales out of their car windows in Tennessee. That being said people some people found it necessary to make sure no one does, or the heavy hand of the law will come down on them. Can’t get enough of these fun and outdated laws? Well, we know how much people love lists so make sure to check them out. We have These 12 Crazy Laws In Nashville Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Wonder and if that was not enough we also have These 10 MORE Crazy Laws in Tennessee Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Wonder. Now knowing all this won’t help you pass the bar, but hopefully, now you understand these crazy laws you can count how many you have broken. How many of these laws have you broken? I’m sure by now you’ve broken a couple. Then of course one more time we have more laws and ridiculous history right here in our beloved state, It’s a little embarrassing.  Here are some great facts about Tennessee. Alright, we all had a good laugh but on a more serious note, our state is amazing. Don’t believe me after those ridiculous laws, well I can prove it. We have the country’s most visited national park. The Great Smokey Mountains is one of the most beautiful places in our state. For a great expert tip on how to avoid some of the crowds then make sure to spend some time in the Newfound Gap. We have some more fun facts for you to prove how great Tennessee really is. Then don’t forget all the reasons why we are number one. We hope these articles just confirm what you already know, our state really is wonderful.

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Weird Laws In Tennessee

July 19, 2022

Chris Dodge

What are some other strange, odd, and funny laws still in the books in Tennessee? Not very many people go around stealing horses, smuggling skunks from neighboring states, or shooting whales out of their car windows in Tennessee. That being said people some people found it necessary to make sure no one does, or the heavy hand of the law will come down on them. Can’t get enough of these fun and outdated laws? Well, we know how much people love lists so make sure to check them out. We have These 12 Crazy Laws In Nashville Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Wonder and if that was not enough we also have These 10 MORE Crazy Laws in Tennessee Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Wonder. Now knowing all this won’t help you pass the bar, but hopefully, now you understand these crazy laws you can count how many you have broken. How many of these laws have you broken? I’m sure by now you’ve broken a couple. Then of course one more time we have more laws and ridiculous history right here in our beloved state, It’s a little embarrassing.  Here are some great facts about Tennessee. Alright, we all had a good laugh but on a more serious note, our state is amazing. Don’t believe me after those ridiculous laws, well I can prove it. We have the country’s most visited national park. The Great Smokey Mountains is one of the most beautiful places in our state. For a great expert tip on how to avoid some of the crowds then make sure to spend some time in the Newfound Gap. We have some more fun facts for you to prove how great Tennessee really is. Then don’t forget all the reasons why we are number one. We hope these articles just confirm what you already know, our state really is wonderful.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Not very many people go around stealing horses, smuggling skunks from neighboring states, or shooting whales out of their car windows in Tennessee. That being said people some people found it necessary to make sure no one does, or the heavy hand of the law will come down on them. Can’t get enough of these fun and outdated laws? Well, we know how much people love lists so make sure to check them out. We have These 12 Crazy Laws In Nashville Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Wonder and if that was not enough we also have These 10 MORE Crazy Laws in Tennessee Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Wonder. Now knowing all this won’t help you pass the bar, but hopefully, now you understand these crazy laws you can count how many you have broken. How many of these laws have you broken? I’m sure by now you’ve broken a couple. Then of course one more time we have more laws and ridiculous history right here in our beloved state, It’s a little embarrassing. 

Here are some great facts about Tennessee.

Alright, we all had a good laugh but on a more serious note, our state is amazing. Don’t believe me after those ridiculous laws, well I can prove it. We have the country’s most visited national park. The Great Smokey Mountains is one of the most beautiful places in our state. For a great expert tip on how to avoid some of the crowds then make sure to spend some time in the Newfound Gap. We have some more fun facts for you to prove how great Tennessee really is. Then don’t forget all the reasons why we are number one. We hope these articles just confirm what you already know, our state really is wonderful.