Have you ever wondered “What is illegal in Tennessee?” Well, the times, they are a-changin’, as the old song goes, and they are moving at a crazy fast pace. With how fast society seems to move, it’s become incredibly easy for old laws to become outdated and forgotten. Sometimes, new, weird laws in Tennessee get put on the books that make us scratch our heads. We’ve gathered up a few strange laws in Tennessee for you. It’s unlikely that you’d be prosecuted for many of them, but you do have to wonder what happened to even put them on the books to begin with! There are plenty of strange things about Tennessee, and these definitely belong on the list:

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Admittedly, most of these crazy laws in Tennessee are old and completely unenforced now, but it makes you look at this beautiful southern state a bit differently, hey? Who knew Tennesseans had a thing against skunks? Let us know which of these weird laws in Tennessee you found most shocking in the comments! You can also nominate any other strange laws in Tennessee that you know of for a chance to see them featured in an upcoming article.

These laws might leave you scratching your head, but do you know what isn’t weird? The views from the Raven Rock Trail at Roan Mountain State Park in Tennessee. Check out this beautiful hike in this YouTube video by us at OnlyInYourState:

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Weird Laws In Tennessee

What are some of the weirdest places you can go in Tennessee?

From our odd museums to our bizarre roadside attractions, there are plenty of weird places to go in Tennessee:

  • Giant Wind Chime, Memphis

It's the largest in the state and sounds so amazing!

You can still visit the farm where one of the spookiest urban legends in Tennessee history got its start.

There are over 20,000 pairs to gawk at.

What are some fun facts about Tennessee?

Fun facts about Tennessee include:

 

There's so much to learn about the Volunteer State!

Was Tennessee the first state to do anything?

There are actually a number of firsts in Tennessee that you may not be aware of:

  • Bush's Baked Beans are from Chestnut Hill.
  • Goo Goo Clusters were the first combination candy bar, invented in Nashville!

 

Thank goodness for Tennessee.