It is reported that there is something in place to notify the other party that the identifying information has been asked for and asking them if they will consent to have it released. Be sure to ask about it when contacting the state.

It gets harder and harder to keep up with this Tennessee Court Case. There are other sites that are doing a better job, therefore, I am going to put up links to those below under Tennessee Links .

Tennessee Links

Tennessee Access to Adoption Records

• Home Page
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• Miscellaneous
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