Tennessee boater education information

Tennessee currently requires a boater education card from anyone born after Jan. 1, 1989, who operates a motorized vessel over 8.5 hp in Tennessee.

Additionally, many insurance agencies offer a boat insurance discount for all boaters who have taken a boating safety course.

Tennessee boating license updates

Tennessee does not currently require a boating license.

To get the most recent information on Tennessee’s Boating Laws and Boating education courses, visit this Tennessee state department website.

To explore other state’s requirements, return to the main Boater Education Requirements by State page.

 

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