State Of Tennessee Felony Offenders
Tennessee Domestic Violence Registry Begins Jan. 1, 2026 Savanna’s Law Garza Law Firm - Knoxville, TN
Starting January 1, 2026, Tennessee will launch a new domestic violence offender registry under a law known as Savanna’s Law. This new registry is intended to increase public awareness and address repeat domestic violence offenses by making limited information about qualifying offenders publicly accessible.
https://garzalaw.com/2026/01/tennessee-domestic-violence-registry-begins-jan-1-2026-savannas-law/
Tennessee Felon Population Report September 2025
Offender. Total. Total. Total. Total. Total. Total. 2025/2026 Last Day Actuals from TDOC Offender Management System. July. 20,185. 0.6%. 4,193. 20.8%. 0.6%. 272.
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/correction/documents/FelonSeptember2025.pdfWhat you should know about Tennessee's Newest Registry: Savanna's Law
Tennessee has instituted a new law, called Savanna's Law, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. This new law establishes the nation's first registry specifically for persistent domestic violence offenders. The new law defines "persistent domestic violence offender" as a person who has been convicted in Tennessee of an offense that was committed against a domestic abuse victim and also has at least one prior that same type of...
https://www.pattonandpittman.com/blog/2025/december/new-tennessee-domestic-violence-registry/
TN HB1545 2025-2026 114th General Assembly LegiScan
TN HB1545 | 2025-2026 | 114th General Assembly Status Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1) Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression Action: 2026-01-15 - Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF] Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression Action: 2026-01-15 - Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF] Summary As introduced, allows ...
https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB1545/2025
NEW YEAR, NEW TOOLS: In 2026,... - WTVC-TV NewsChannel 9 News Facebook
NEW YEAR, NEW TOOLS: In 2026, Tennessee becomes the first state in the nation to launch a public domestic violence offender registry, a new tool supporters say could help prevent future violence by making repeat abusers easier to identify. So my question is are we going with misdemeanors or felonies?
https://www.facebook.com/wtvcnewschannel9/posts/new-year-new-tools-in-2026-tennessee-becomes-the-first-state-in-the-nation-to-la/1270565481771202/
Tennessee Drug Crime Laws in 2026: Charges, Penalties, and Effective Defense Strategies
Drug charges in Tennessee range from simple possession to serious felonies involving manufacturing, trafficking, or weapons enhancements. Even a minor drug charge can carry long-term consequences for employment, housing, professional licenses, and—especially in Clarksville—military careers. Whether you’ve been arrested, are under investigation, or are trying to help a family member, understanding Tennessee’s drug laws is the first step toward ...
https://www.getgoble.com/blog/2025/december/tennessee-drug-crime-laws-in-2026-charges-penalt/
What Felonies Can Be Expunged in Tennessee? A 2026 Guide Crabtree & Patterson
A past criminal conviction can feel like a life sentence, closing doors to employment, housing, and your constitutional rights. We’ve talked before about how a felony conviction results in a lifetime ban on owning a firearm (Can a felon own a gun in Tennessee?).
https://www.thecrabtreelawfirm.com/what-felonies-can-be-expunged-in-tennessee-a-2025-guide/
HB1545 Tennessee 2025-2026 Criminal Procedure - As introduced, allows certain felony offenders to petition to have the offender's criminal history records sealed after completion of all requirements of sentencing and at least five years without being convicted of a new offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. - Legislative Tracking PolicyEngage
− Summary AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal history records. − Full Text − Actions (4) On January 15, 2026 in the House: - P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee - Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee On January 14, 2026 in the House: - Intro., P1C. On January 13, 2026 in the House: - Filed for introduction...
https://trackbill.com/bill/tennessee-house-bill-1545-criminal-procedure-as-introduced-allows-certain-felony-offenders-to-petition-to-have-the-offenders-criminal-history-records-sealed-after-completion-of-all-requirements-of-sentencing-and-at-least-five-years-without-being-convicted-of-a-new-offense-amends-tca-title-39-and-title-40/2770930/
Legislative Research: TN HB1545 2025-2026 114th General Assembly LegiScan
Legislative Research: TN HB1545 | 2025-2026 | 114th General Assembly Other Sessions References Online Legislative Citation APA TN HB1545 | 2025-2026 | 114th General Assembly. (2026, January 15). LegiScan. Retrieved January 23, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB1545/2025 MLA "TN HB1545 | 2025-2026 | 114th General Assembly." LegiScan.
https://legiscan.com/TN/research/HB1545/2025
NACDL - Excessive Sentencing Project - Tennessee
- The state uses a guideline sentencing system with three separate tiers based on an offender’s criminal history. State Constitution Art. I, § 16: That excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
https://www.nacdl.org/mapdata/ExcessiveSentencingProject-Tennessee
Can a Felon Own a Gun in Tennessee? A 2026 Legal Guide - Crabtree & Patterson
If you have a past felony conviction, this is one of the most pressing and consequential questions you can ask. The answer is straightforward, but the path forward is complex, involving a maze of Tennessee law and strict federal laws. Let’s be direct: No, a person convicted of a felony cannot legally own, possess, or purchase a firearm in Tennessee.
https://www.thecrabtreelawfirm.com/can-a-felon-own-a-gun-in-tennessee-a-2026-legal-guide/
Bills put repeat domestic abusers on a public registry - Mississippi Today
Kimberly Bartlett endured a year of beatings and strangulation at the hands of two former partners who are now incarcerated for crimes stemming from the abuse. She didn’t know it at the time, but both had a history of domestic violence.
https://mississippitoday.org/2026/01/22/bills-put-repeat-domestic-abusers-on-public-registry/