Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-15-507: Offense of neglect of elderly adult - Offense of neglect of vulnerable adult

(a) It is an offense for a caregiver to knowingly neglect an elderly or vulnerable adult, so as to adversely affect the person's health or welfare.

(b) The offense of neglect of an elderly adult is a Class E felony.

(c) The offense of neglect of a vulnerable adult is a Class D felony.

(d) If the neglect is a result of abandonment or confinement and no injury occurred, then the neglect by abandonment or confinement of an elderly or vulnerable adult is a Class A misdemeanor.