Dentist non-compete rules in Tennessee

Tennessee caps healthcare-provider non-competes, and dentists are covered: at most two years, and a radius no larger than the greater of ten miles from the primary practice site or the county it sits in. A 25-mile clause would exceed the cap.

This rule names dentists · Tenn. Code Ann. §63-1-148 · verified 2026-09-12

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General information only, not legal advice. Non-compete law changes frequently, healthcare-specific rules apply in several states, and non-solicitation, tail-coverage and repayment terms are separate obligations. Have a licensed attorney in your state review your agreement before you rely on any of this.