January 30th, 2002, 11:27 PM
Atheists are prohibited from holding any office in the state. (Tennessee State Constitution, Article IX, Section 2)
Also prohibited from serving are "ministers of the Gospel, or any priest of any denomination whatever" from serving in the Legislature. (Article IX, Section 1)
Also prohibited from serving are "ministers of the Gospel, or any priest of any denomination whatever" from serving in the Legislature. (Article IX, Section 1)