Tenn. Code Ann. § 70-4-123: Hunting with bow and arrow while in possession of firearms or accompanied by a person in possession of firearms - Penalty

(a) It is unlawful for a person hunting big game with a bow and arrow to be in possession of a firearm or be accompanied in hunting by a person possessing a firearm during the archery-only deer season; except that, a person who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing a handgun may carry a handgun as defined in § 39-11-106 , so long as the handgun is not used for the taking of game.

(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C misdemeanor.