Constitution of Tennessee
The Constitution of the State of Tennessee defines the form, structure, activities, character, and fundamental rules (and means for changing them) of the U.S. State of Tennessee.
| Constitution of the State of Tennessee | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Jurisdiction | Tennessee |
| Subordinate to | Constitution of the United States |
| Created | February 23, 1870 |
| Ratified | March 26, 1870 |
| Government structure | |
| Branches | 3 |
| Chambers | Bicameral |
| Executive | Governor of Tennessee |
| Judiciary | Judiciary of Tennessee |
| Full text | |
| Constitution of Tennessee at Wikisource | |
The original constitution of Tennessee came into effect on June 1, 1796, concurrent with the state's admission to the Union. A second version of the constitution was adopted in 1835. A third constitution was adopted in 1870 and is the one still in use today, with subsequent amendments. The constitution is located in Tennessee's State Library and Archives.