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If you are in immediate danger, call 911. An order of protection is a court order that may restrict contact or provide other relief under Tennessee law. In Nashville, the process generally involves filing a petition, possible temporary ex parte relief, service on the respondent, and a hearing. A judge decides whether the legal requirements […] ...

Tennessee now has a public registry for certain repeat domestic violence offenders. Savanna’s Law created the Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry, which is maintained by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and available for the public to search online. The law took effect January 1, 2026. For someone facing a new domestic violence-related charge who […] ...

We're pleased to share that Amanda Gentry of The Law Offices of Amanda J. Gentry earned third place in the Best Attorney – DUI category in the Nashville Scene's 2026 Best of Nashville Readers' Poll. The annual Best of Nashville awards recognize local businesses, professionals, and services based on votes from Nashville residents. Being included […] ...

If someone will not stop calling, texting, messaging, showing up, following you, or contacting you through other people, you may be wondering what you can legally do to make the contact stop. In Tennessee, repeated unwanted contact can potentially amount to stalking, and stalking victims may be able to seek an order of protection. You […] ...