{"data":{"id":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-10-8-101","jurisdiction":"us-tn","citation":"Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-8-101","heading":"Chapter definitions","body":"As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) \"Library\" means: (A) A library that is open to the public and established or operated by: (i) The state, a county, city, town, school district or any other political subdivision of the state; (ii) A combination of governmental units or authorities; (iii) A university or community college; or (B) Any private library that is open to the public; and (2) \"Library record\" means a document, record, or other method of storing information retained by a library that identifies a person as having requested or obtained specific information or materials from such library. \"Library record\" does not include nonidentifying material that may be retained for the purpose of studying or evaluating the circulation of library materials in general. Acts 1988, ch. 889, § 1.\nAs used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:\n(1) \"Library\" means: (A) A library that is open to the public and established or operated by: (i) The state, a county, city, town, school district or any other political subdivision of the state; (ii) A combination of governmental units or authorities; (iii) A university or community college; or (B) Any private library that is open to the public; and\n(A) A library that is open to the public and established or operated by: (i) The state, a county, city, town, school district or any other political subdivision of the state; (ii) A combination of governmental units or authorities; (iii) A university or community college; or\n(i) The state, a county, city, town, school district or any other political subdivision of the state;\n(ii) A combination of governmental units or authorities;\n(iii) A university or community college; or\n(B) Any private library that is open to the public; and\n(2) \"Library record\" means a document, record, or other method of storing information retained by a library that identifies a person as having requested or obtained specific information or materials from such library. \"Library record\" does not include nonidentifying material that may be retained for the purpose of studying or evaluating the circulation of library materials in general.","path":["TN Code","Title 10","Chapter 8"],"source_url":"https://oss-data-us.vaquill.ai/v2026.08/us_tn_statutes.parquet","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:26Z","sha256":"c91e4cd4f18eff108c35b9dbbc2942faeb6c099fd140cf879e2e63285cf13d5a","source_id":"us-tn","stale":false,"prev":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-10-7-702","next":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-10-8-102"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}