Tennessee Code Title 70. Wildlife Resources § 70-6-202

(a) Any firearm, other hunting device, or equipment used in violation of §§ 70-4-116--70-4-118 may be seized and held for evidence by the agency. As used in this section, “equipment” does not include a self-propelled vehicle or a vehicle propelled or drawn by a self-propelled vehicle, wherever operated.

(b) When a seizure of property under subsection (a) results in an arrest and the person charged with the offense is found to be not guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction, the property must be returned by the trial court.

(c) The court or jury that determines whether a violation of § 70-4-116, § 70-4-117, or § 70-4-118 has occurred shall also determine, in the same manner as provided in § 70-6-201, whether property seized pursuant to this section is contraband and should be forfeited to the state.