Bullying Laws in Tennessee Cyberbullying Research Center image 1(a) A minor commits illegal use of a telecommunication device who:

    • (1) Intentionally or knowingly, by use of a telecommunication device, transmits, distributes, publishes, or disseminates a photograph, video, or other material that contains a sexually explicit image of a minor; or
    • (2) Intentionally possesses a photograph, video, or other material that contains a sexually explicit image of a minor.
  • (b) A minor does not violate subdivision (a)(2) if:
    • (1) The minor did not solicit the photograph, video, or other material; and
    • (2) The minor:
      • (A) Deleted the photograph, video, or other material; or
      • (B) Reported the photograph, video, or other material to the minor’s parent or legal guardian or to a school or law enforcement official.
  • (c) Illegal use of a telecommunication device committed under subsection (a) is considered an unruly act, for which a court may make a disposition as authorized by § 37-1-132.

TN Code § 37-1-148 (2019)

Revenge porn law: http://share.tn.gov/sos/acts/109/pub/pc0872.pdf