Non-Compete Clause · Tennessee

Is a non-compete clause enforceable in Tennessee in 2026?

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Short answerIn Tennessee, courts frequently decline to enforce non-compete clauses as written — striking or narrowing them in 1 of the 1 rulings we track.

Based on 1 verified holding(s) from court opinions and regulatory actions, here's the breakdown for non-compete clauses in Tennessee:

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Struck / unenforceableconfidence: medium

“We hold that except for those specifically prescribed by statute, physicians’ covenants not to compete are unenforceable and void.”

Covenant language at issue“[u]pon any termination of this Agreement ..., the Employee agrees not to engage in the practice of medicine within a twenty-five (25) mile radius of the public square of Murfreesboro, Tennessee for a period of eighteen (18) months following such termination.”

View the source opinion ↗ 166 S.W.3d 674

Disclaimer: This is an automated, informational early-warning signal derived from primary sources. It is NOT legal advice and creates no attorney-client relationship. Enforceability is fact- and jurisdiction-specific and changes over time; consult a licensed attorney before acting.
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