The personal property exemptions as provided for in this part, and the other exemptions as provided in other sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated for the citizens of Tennessee, are hereby declared adequate and the citizens of Tennessee, pursuant to section 522 (b)(1), Public Law 95-598 known as the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 (11 U.S.C., § 522 (b)(1)), are not authorized to claim as exempt the property described in the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 (11 USC § 522 (d)).
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 2 - Exemptions—garnishment
§ 26-2-108. Personal Earnings Not Exempt From Order for Alimony or Child Support
§ 26-2-109. Debtor Deserting Family — Property Exempt in Hands of Spouse or Children
§ 26-2-112. Exemptions for the Purpose of Bankruptcy
§ 26-2-113. Exemptions in Criminal Cases — Exemptions Not Applicable in Certain Cases