Article I. Declaration of Rights

Article I, Section 21

Constitution of the State of Tennessee

Official text

That no man's particular services shall be demanded, or property taken, or applied to public use, without the consent of his representatives, or without just compensation being made therefore.

Source: Tennessee Blue Book 2025-2026 (Tennessee Secretary of State)

In plain English

No one's services may be demanded, and no property taken for public use, without the consent of the people's representatives or without just compensation.

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