07/25/2026
https://tncarrypermits.com/resources/what-counts-as-forced-entry-under-tennessee-s-castle-doctrine
Tennessee’s Castle Doctrine may create a presumption of reasonable fear when someone unlawfully and forcibly enters a residence. This article explains how the law may apply to broken doors, closed but unlocked entrances, windows, invited guests, and people who may have a lawful right to enter.