Article XI. Miscellaneous Provisions

Article XI, Section 11

Constitution of the State of Tennessee

Official text

There shall be a homestead exemption from execution in an amount of five thousand dollars or such greater amount as the General Assembly may establish. The General Assembly shall also establish personal property exemptions. The definition and application of the homestead and personal property exemptions and the manner in which they may be waived shall be as prescribed by law.

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

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