Article I: Declaration of Rights
| Passage | Title |
|---|
| Entire Article | Article I (Declaration of Rights) |
| Art. I §1 | Power of the People |
| Art. I §2 | Government'S Purpose and Rejection of Oppression |
| Art. I §3 | Freedom of Conscience and Worship |
| Art. I §4 | Prohibition of Political and Religious Tests for Office |
| Art. I §5 | Free Elections and Suffrage Rights |
| Art. I §6 | Trial by Jury and Juror Qualifications |
| Art. I §7 | Protection Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures |
| Art. I §8 | Due Process and Protection of Life, Liberty, and Property |
| Art. I §9 | Rights of the Accused in Criminal Prosecutions |
| Art. I §10 | Prohibition of Double Jeopardy |
| Art. I §11 | Ban on Ex Post Facto Laws |
| Art. I §12 | Restrictions on Corruption of Blood and Forfeitures |
| Art. I §13 | Humane Treatment of Jailed Persons |
| Art. I §14 | Criminal Charges: Presentment, Indictment, or Impeachment |
| Art. I §15 | Bail and Suspension of Habeas Corpus |
| Art. I §16 | Ban on Excessive Bail, Fines, and Cruel Punishments |
| Art. I §17 | Access to Courts and Justice Without Delay |
| Art. I §18 | Prohibition of Imprisonment for Debt |
| Art. I §19 | Freedom of Press and Expression |
| Art. I §20 | Ban on Retrospective Laws and Contract Impairments |
| Art. I §21 | Property Rights and Just Compensation |
| Art. I §22 | Ban on Perpetuities and Monopolies |
| Art. I §23 | Right to Assemble and Petition for Grievances |
| Art. I §24 | Well-Regulated Militia and Subordination of Military to Civil Authority |
| Art. I §25 | Limits on Martial Law for Citizens |
| Art. I §26 | Right to Bear Arms and Regulation of Carrying Arms |
| Art. I §27 | Protection Against Quartering of Soldiers |
| Art. I §28 | Right to Avoid Bearing Arms by Paying Equivalent |
| Art. I §29 | Free Navigation of the Mississippi River |
| Art. I §30 | Ban on Hereditary Privileges and Honors |
| Art. I §31 | Limits and Boundaries of the State of Tennessee |
| Art. I §32 | Prison Safety and Humane Treatment |
| Art. I §33 | Prohibition of Slavery and Involuntary Servitude |
| Art. I §34 | Ban on Recognizing Property in Man |
| Art. I §35 | Victims’ Rights to Justice and Due Process |
| Art. I §36 | No Secured Right to Abortion; Legislative Authority |
Article II: Distribution of Powers
| Passage | Title |
|---|
| Entire Article | Article II (Distribution of Powers) |
| Art. II §1 | Division of Government Into Three Branches |
| Art. II §2 | Prohibition of Powers Crossing Branches |
| Art. II §3 | Legislative Authority Vested in the General Assembly |
| Art. II §4 | Apportionment of Senators and Representatives |
| Art. II §5 | Fixed Number and Distribution of Representatives |
| Art. II §5a | District Representation by Qualified Voters |
| Art. II §6 | Determination of Senatorial Apportionment |
| Art. II §6a | Representation by Qualified Voters in Districts |
| Art. II §7 | Election Timetable for Senators and Representatives |
| Art. II §8 | Legislative Sessions and Governor'S Inauguration |
| Art. II §9 | Qualifications for Representatives |
| Art. II §10 | Qualifications for Senators and Restrictions on Officeholders |
| Art. II §11 | Organizing and Managing the General Assembly |
| Art. II §12 | Authority of Each House to Govern Behavior and Expel Members |
| Art. II §13 | Legislators' Immunity and Speech Protections |
| Art. II §14 | Power to Punish Contempt by Imprisonment |
| Art. II §15 | Filling Vacancies in Legislative Seats |
| Art. II §16 | Rules for Adjournment Between Houses |
| Art. II §17 | Process for Bills to Become Law |
| Art. II §18 | Prohibition of Reintroducing Rejected Bills |
| Art. II §19 | Law Enforcement Style and Timelines |
| Art. II §20 | Transparency Through Journals of Proceedings |
| Art. II §21 | Open Doors Policy with Exceptions for Secret Matters |
| Art. II §22 | Legislators' Compensation and Expense Rules |
| Art. II §23 | Limits on Expenditure of Public Money |
| Art. II §24 | Disqualification of Officeholders with Unsettled Public Funds |
| Art. II §25 | Restrictions on Holding Multiple Offices Simultaneously |
| Art. II §26 | Rights to Dissent and Record Protests |
| Art. II §27 | Taxation Guidelines for Property and Elderly Relief |
| Art. II §28 | County and City Authority to Tax and Lend Credit |
| Art. II §29 | Tax Restrictions on Manufactured Goods |
| Art. II §30 | Limits on State Credit and Ownership in Enterprises |
| Art. II §31 | Procedures for Ratifying Federal Constitutional Amendments |
| Art. II §32 | Restrictions on Bonds for Railroad Companies |
| Art. II §33 | Classification and Assessment of Property for Taxes |
Article VI: Judicial Department
| Passage | Title |
|---|
| Entire Article | Article VI (Judicial Department) |
| Art. VI §1 | Judicial Power and Court Structure |
| Art. VI §2 | Composition and Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court |
| Art. VI §3 | Judicial Appointment, Confirmation, and Term Limits |
| Art. VI §4 | Election and Qualifications of Inferior Court Judges |
| Art. VI §5 | Appointment and Duties of Attorneys General |
| Art. VI §6 | Removal of Judges and Attorneys General by the Legislature |
| Art. VI §7 | Judges’ Compensation and Prohibition of Fee-Based Income |
| Art. VI §8 | Jurisdiction of Inferior Courts Until Legislative Changes |
| Art. VI §9 | Guidelines for Judges' Instructions to Juries |
| Art. VI §10 | Power of Inferior Judges to Issue Writs of Certiorari |
| Art. VI §11 | Judicial Recusal and Appointment of Special Judges |
| Art. VI §12 | Procedures for Writs, Process, and Indictments |
| Art. VI §13 | Appointment and Tenure of Court Clerks |
| Art. VI §14 | Jury Assessment for Fines Exceeding Fifty Dollars |
Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions
| Passage | Title |
|---|
| Entire Article | Article XI (Miscellaneous Provisions) |
| Art. XI §1 | Continuation of Laws Consistent with the Constitution |
| Art. XI §2 | Protection of Debts, Contracts, and Property Rights |
| Art. XI §3 | Amendment Procedures and Convention Guidelines |
| Art. XI §4 | Divorce Authority Reserved for the Courts |
| Art. XI §5 | Lottery Restrictions and State Lottery Allocations |
| Art. XI §6 | Changing Names and Legitimizing Persons by Courts |
| Art. XI §7 | Regulation of Interest Rates and Loan Charges |
| Art. XI §8 | Equality Under General Laws and Prohibition of Special Privileges |
| Art. XI §9 | Authority Over Local and Private Affairs |
| Art. XI §10 | Promotion of Internal Improvements |
| Art. XI §11 | Homestead and Personal Property Exemptions |
| Art. XI §12 | Support and Maintenance of Public Education |
| Art. XI §13 | Preservation and Regulation of Game and Fish |
| Art. XI §14 | [Repealed] |
| Art. XI §15 | Religious Observance and Exemption From Public Service on Days of Rest |
| Art. XI §16 | Bill of Rights Declaration and Safeguards |
| Art. XI §17 | County Office Election or Appointment Procedures |
| Art. XI §18 | Definition of Marriage as Between One Man and One Woman |
| Art. XI §19 | Prohibition of Employment Discrimination Based on Labor Union Affiliation |
