Tennessee § 58-1-407 - Oath of members.
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§ 58-1-407. Oath of members.
Each and every member joining the state guard shall, in addition to the oath required by law to be taken by officers, take and subscribe to the following oath: “I do solemnly swear that I will well and faithfully perform my duties as a member of the Tennessee state guard to the best of my ability, and I do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the state of Tennessee and that I will serve the state of Tennessee honestly and faithfully against all enemies, whomsoever, and that I will obey the orders of the governor and the officers placed over me, according to law.” Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 51; T.C.A., § 7-407; Acts 1985, ch. 36, § 6; 1998, ch. 584, § 8.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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