In the state of Tennessee, the age of consent is 18 years old. Statutory rape occurs when there is sexual intercourse with a minor under the age of consent (18).

Can a 16 year old date a 18 year old in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 18), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.