Tennessee Non-Disclosure Agreement PDF
Tennessee at a glance: Trade Secret Law: Tennessee Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Tenn. Code § 47-25-1701 et seq. · Enforceability: Enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration · Notarization: Not required
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Non-Disclosure Agreements in Tennessee
Tennessee enforces NDAs under general contract law and has adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. Confidentiality restrictions must be reasonable in scope and duration to be enforceable.
Tennessee also enforces reasonable non-compete provisions, which are commonly paired with confidentiality obligations in employment agreements.
Tennessee Non-Disclosure Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Tennessee Rule |
|---|---|
| Trade Secret Law | Tennessee Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Tenn. Code § 47-25-1701 et seq. |
| Enforceability | Enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration |
| Notarization | Not required |
| Typical Duration | 1–5 years; indefinite for trade secrets |
| Non-Competes | Enforceable if reasonably tailored |
Tennessee Legal Requirements
- Restrictions must be reasonable in scope, time, and geographic area.
- Must protect a legitimate business interest such as trade secrets or customer relationships.
- Cannot prevent disclosure of illegal conduct or activity protected under federal labor law.
- Trade secret claims must meet the statutory definition under Tennessee law.
Tennessee Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Tennessee legal resources or your state legislature's official website.