Tennessee Code Annotated section 40-39-106 makes some Tennessee Sexual Offender Registry information about sex offenders who committed certain enumerated offenses on or after July 1, 1997,  public record, and requires that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation post the information on the TBI's internet home page.  Information concerning these offenders can be found on this website or by calling 1-888-837-4170 from 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. CST Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The names of sexual offenders who committed sexual offenses  before July 1, 1997, are confidential, and subject to release only if the specific sex offender is deemed to pose a threat to the community.  It is the policy of the TBI that local law enforcement is best suited to make the determination as to who poses a threat in their community.  Therefore, for the names of offenders on the Sexual Offender Registry prior to July 1, 1997, you should contact your local law enforcement agency.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in the registry has been provided to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation by the offender and is based upon the last monitoring and verification form received.  The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.  It should be noted that offenders may have moved without notifying the TBI of that change.  Therefore, this information should not be used in any manner to injure, harass, or commit a criminal act against any person named in the registry.  Any such action could subject you to criminal prosecution.