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Tennessee NIL Rules

College and high-school name, image & likeness rules for Tennessee (TN) — at a glance, in plain English. Not legal advice; confirm with a compliance office before acting.

At a glance

NIL in Tennessee today.

College NIL: Legal (state law). High-school NIL: Allowed, per State NIL law + TSSAA (HS). NIL collectives: operating. Deal-disclosure threshold: Any deal. Last reviewed 2026-07 — this is a plain-English overview pending verification, not legal advice.

What to know

How the rules play out in Tennessee.

Tennessee enacted an NIL law and has amended it to give schools and collectives a larger role. The TSSAA has moved to permit high-school NIL within its amateurism and recruiting rules. Expect strong collective activity around the state's SEC powers and broad school-level disclosure expectations.

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Frequently asked questions

Is college NIL legal in Tennessee?
Yes — college athletes in Tennessee can earn from their name, image, and likeness. Status: Legal (state law). Tennessee has its own NIL statute layered on top of NCAA policy and the House settlement. Confirm the current rules with each school's compliance office.
Can high school athletes earn NIL in Tennessee?
High-school NIL status in Tennessee: Allowed, per State NIL law + TSSAA (HS). It's generally permitted under the association's amateurism and recruiting guardrails. This is a general overview, not legal advice.
Do athletes have to disclose NIL deals in Tennessee?
The working disclosure threshold here is "Any deal." Under the House settlement, third-party deals at or above $600 at participating schools go to the NIL Go clearinghouse for review; some schools ask for every deal. Confirm your school's exact process.