TENNESSEE
Section 39-17-315. STALKING. 1992. Amended 1995.
"(a)(1) A person commits the offense of stalking who intentionally and repeatedly follows or harasses another person in such a manner as would cause that person to be in reasonable fear of being assaulted, suffering bodily injury or death.
2) As used in this subsection:
A) `Follows' means maintaining a visual or physical proximity over a period of time to a specific person in such a manner as would cause a reasonable person to have a fear of an assault, bodily injury or death;
B) `Harasses' means a course of conduct directed at a specific person which would cause a reasonable person to fear a sexual offense, bodily injury, or death, including, but not limited to, verbal threats, written threats, vandalism, or un-consented-to physical contact; and
(C) `Repeatedly' means on two (2) or more occasions.
b) (1) Stalking is a Class A misdemeanor.
2) A second or subsequent violation of subsection (a) occurring within seven (7) years of the prior conviction is a Class E felony. A second or subsequent violation of subsection (a) involving the same victim and occurring within seven (7) years of the prior conviction is a Class C felony.
c) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit following another person during the course of a lawful business activity."
