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Constitution of Tennessee

The supreme law of Tennessee, alongside the U.S. Constitution.

Ratified
1835
Amendments
1953

Overview

Constitution of Tennessee

Constitution of Tennessee

American state constitution

The Constitution of the State of Tennessee defines the form, structure, activities, character, and fundamental rules (and means for changing them) of the U.S. State of Tennessee.

Constitution of the State of Tennessee

The Seal of Tennessee
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Constitution of Tennessee at Wikisource

The original constitution of Tennessee came into effect on June 1, 1796, concurrent with the state's admission to the Union. A second version of the constitution was adopted in 1835. A third constitution was adopted in 1870 and is the one still in use today, with subsequent amendments. The constitution is located in Tennessee's State Library and Archives.

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Indexed on June 27, 2026

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