Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-110: Disposal on own land

This part does not apply to any private, natural person disposing waste generated in such natural person's own household upon land owned by such natural person; provided, that such disposal does not create a public nuisance or a hazard to the public health; however, further provided, that after January 1, 2005, this section shall not exempt a private natural person from this part if that person deposits such household waste in a sinkhole.