The use of deadly force is not allowed, however, if the person’s back is toward you.

Tennessee lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session by passing controversial bills on deadly force, school vouchers, and ...

Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill expanding the legal use of deadly force to include protecting property in certain ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In July, a new Tennessee law will allow a person to use deadly force if they’re defending their property.

A new bill that would allow the use of deadly force in cases of theft, burglary and property damage passed in the House ...

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“Officers may use deadly force only when the law enforcement officer has a reasonable belief that the subject of such force poses an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the LEO or to ...

The House and Senate passed a bill along party lines allowing someone to use deadly force to protect their property if they ...