Tennessee Adoption Laws

Code Section; Uniform Act
36-1-101, et seq.; No

Who May be Adopted
Any person

Age that Child’s Consent Needed
14 years and older

Who may Adopt
14 years and older

Adoptive Home Residency Prior to Decree
1 year

State Agency/COurt
Children’s Services/Chancery or Circuit

Statute of Limitation to Challenge
1 year