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Tennessee Legal Ages Laws<\/h1>\n
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Generally speaking, people under the age of majority have fewer rights and responsibilities than adults. In most states, the age of majority is 18.<\/p>\r\n

Examples of what people can do only after they have reached the age of majority are the right to vote and the right to enter into legal contracts. Included amongst the types of activities a person can engage in only after reaching the age of majority is also the ability to purchase a lottery ticket in most states.<\/p>\r\n

States, including Tennessee, also recognize that people under the age of majority still have to make certain decisions on their own. For example, those under the age of majority (also known as "minors") can consent to a variety of medical procedures without a parent’s consent. Tennessee’s legal age laws<\/a>, for example, allow minors to petition a court for emancipation. In addition, in the state, minors can obtain contraceptives without a parent’s consent under a handful of circumstances.<\/p>\r\n

The following chart summarizes Tennessee legal age laws. It provides additional links to related resources.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Age of Majority<\/td>\r\n
Eligibility for Emancipation<\/td>\r\n
Contracts by Minors<\/td>\r\n
Minors’ Ability to Sue<\/td>\r\n
Minors’ Consent to Medical Treatment<\/td>\r\n