As East Tennessee Continues To Recover From The Devastation Of Hurricane Helene, Some Residents Are Facing An Unexpected Challenge: Looters. However, Under Tennessee Law, Property Owners Are Limited In How They Can Defend Their Homes And Belongings. Tennessee Prohibits The Use Of Deadly Force To Protect Real Or Personal Property, Even In Cases Of Looting. According To Tennessee Code Annotated ยงยง 39-11-611 And 39-11-614, Residents Cannot Use Deadly Force To Stop Trespassers Or Protect Possessions Like Cars, Livestock, Or Generators. Even Bran Dishing A Weapon Could Be Classified As Aggravated Assault, A Felony Under Tennessee Law.