Tennessee Code Title 39. Criminal Offenses § 39-11-610

(1) When force is threatened or used against a person to protect persons, pursuant to §§ 39-11-611--39-11-613;

(2) To protect property, pursuant to §§ 39-11-614--39-11-616; or

(3) For law enforcement, pursuant to § 39-11-620.

(1) The person reasonably believes the court or tribunal has jurisdiction or the process is lawful, even though the court or tribunal lacks jurisdiction or the process is unlawful; or

(2) The person reasonably believes the conduct is required or authorized to assist a public servant in the performance of the public servant's official duty, even though the public servant exceeds the public servant's lawful authority.