Tennessee

Law

Tennessee Public Records Act

Citation

Tenn. Code Ann. 10-7-503

Response deadline

Records must be made available promptly. If that is not practicable, within 7 business days the custodian must produce them, deny in writing with the basis, or state in writing how long it will take (T.C.A. 10-7-503(a)(2)(B)). IMPORTANT: only Tennessee citizens have the right to request records; agencies may refuse non-residents.

Last reviewed October 7, 2026. Statute: Tenn. Code Ann. 10-7-503.