Tennessee Code Title 42. Aeronautics § 42-1-202

(1) The operation of aircraft, other than helicopters, at a height above the ground level over which the aircraft is being operated less than five hundred feet (500′); provided, that such operation of aircraft in time of emergency, when landing or taking off from any landing area, or when engaged in crop dusting, or health and sanitation control, fire patrol, or when simulating landings over open areas under the supervision of a flying instructor, shall not be deemed to be reckless operation;

(2) The stunting of an aircraft at a height above the ground level over which the aircraft is being operated less than one thousand five hundred feet (1,500′). “Stunting” includes the operation of any aircraft whether the ignition be cut off or not, the steep diving of any aircraft at an angle exceeding forty-five degrees (45°) from horizontal, the looping of any aircraft, the spinning of any aircraft, the sharp turning of any aircraft in horizontal flight when the plane is banked at an angle exceeding sixty degrees (60°) from the horizontal, the slow rolling of any aircraft, the snap rolling of any aircraft, or other acrobatics, or when any aircraft is operated not in conformance with normal flight; or

(3) The operation of any aircraft in such a manner as to unnecessarily endanger the life of any person, either within or without the aircraft.