Article I. Declaration of Rights

Article I, Section 4

Constitution of the State of Tennessee

Official text

That no political or religious test, other than an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and of this State, shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under this State.

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

In plain English

No political or religious test may be required to hold public office in Tennessee, other than an oath to support the U.S. and Tennessee Constitutions.

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