Knoxville does not have breed-specific legislation. No dog breeds are banned. Tennessee state law does not preempt local BSL, but Knoxville has not enacted any.
Knoxville does not ban or restrict any dog breeds. All dogs regardless of breed must be licensed, vaccinated, and kept under control. Dogs that bite or act aggressively may be declared dangerous under Tennessee's dangerous dog statutes, which are behavior-based rather than breed-based. Owners of dangerous dogs face strict requirements including secure confinement and liability insurance.
No breed-specific penalties exist. Owners of dangerous dogs face state-mandated requirements regardless of breed.
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Knoxville, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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