Tennessee Trial Lawyer Blog

October 12, 2026
A health insurance lien can claim part of a Tennessee injury settlement. How subrogation, the made-whole doctrine, and ERISA plans decide what you keep.
Row of electronic gaming machines in a dim room, for a post on Tennessee gambling device laws
By Mark Freeman & Joey Fuson • October 6, 2026
Gaming machines in Tennessee stores can bring device charges, felony promotion counts, seizure, beer permit loss, and new 2026 civil penalties. What to know.
By Joey Fuson & Nick Schulenberg • September 22, 2026
How Tennessee firearm charges work: felon in possession, the dangerous-felony enhancement, mandatory minimums, and why the sentences stack onto your term.
By Mark Freeman & Nick Schulenberg • September 15, 2026
Public Chapter 606 bars Tennessee landlords from banning guns in rentals starting January 1, 2027. What landlords and tenants should know about the new law.
Brass justice scales beside a gavel on a desk near a window
By Press Release • August 20, 2026
Founding partner Joey Fuson earns Freeman & Fuson’s first Best Lawyers recognition, honored in Cannabis Law and Criminal Defense: General Practice.
A motorcyclist rides around a corner on an empty street
By Joey Fuson & Mark Freeman • July 21, 2026
A real Tennessee motorcycle case, category by category: how a $160,000 settlement was divided, which liens were negotiated down, and what the client kept.
Three friends riding motorcycles together down an open road
July 21, 2026
Hurt riding with a friend in Tennessee? A personal injury claim is directed at their liability insurance policy, and personal exposure for the friend is rare.
A room with boxes signifies an impending move
By Carolanne King & Marissa Knight • July 1, 2026
Tennessee’s relocation law for moves over 50 miles: the 60-day certified-mail notice, the 30-day window to object, and how a court decides.
Wide shot of the Supreme Court with a blue sky in the background
By Joey Fuson • June 24, 2026
The Supreme Court’s Hemani ruling limits a federal gun ban for drug users. A Tennessee criminal defense look at what it does, and does not, change.
A woman signs a legal document at a table while a man in a suit reviews the paperwork beside her
By Carolanne King & Marissa Knight • June 24, 2026
How to modify a Tennessee parenting plan: what “material change in circumstances” means, and why changing the schedule is easier than changing custody.

Nashville Trial Lawyers Blog — Freeman & Fuson Law


When you’re facing a legal issue, knowledge is power. At Freeman & Fuson, we believe in keeping our clients and community informed. Our blog covers important updates in Tennessee law, practical tips for protecting your rights, and answers to common questions about criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and civil litigation.

Whether you’re researching your options or simply want to stay up to date, these articles are designed to give you clarity, confidence, and a better understanding of the legal system.

October 12, 2026
A health insurance lien can claim part of a Tennessee injury settlement. How subrogation, the made-whole doctrine, and ERISA plans decide what you keep.
Row of electronic gaming machines in a dim room, for a post on Tennessee gambling device laws
By Mark Freeman & Joey Fuson • October 6, 2026
Gaming machines in Tennessee stores can bring device charges, felony promotion counts, seizure, beer permit loss, and new 2026 civil penalties. What to know.
By Joey Fuson & Nick Schulenberg • September 22, 2026
How Tennessee firearm charges work: felon in possession, the dangerous-felony enhancement, mandatory minimums, and why the sentences stack onto your term.
By Mark Freeman & Nick Schulenberg • September 15, 2026
Public Chapter 606 bars Tennessee landlords from banning guns in rentals starting January 1, 2027. What landlords and tenants should know about the new law.
Brass justice scales beside a gavel on a desk near a window
By Press Release • August 20, 2026
Founding partner Joey Fuson earns Freeman & Fuson’s first Best Lawyers recognition, honored in Cannabis Law and Criminal Defense: General Practice.
A motorcyclist rides around a corner on an empty street
By Joey Fuson & Mark Freeman • July 21, 2026
A real Tennessee motorcycle case, category by category: how a $160,000 settlement was divided, which liens were negotiated down, and what the client kept.
Three friends riding motorcycles together down an open road
July 21, 2026
Hurt riding with a friend in Tennessee? A personal injury claim is directed at their liability insurance policy, and personal exposure for the friend is rare.
A room with boxes signifies an impending move
By Carolanne King & Marissa Knight • July 1, 2026
Tennessee’s relocation law for moves over 50 miles: the 60-day certified-mail notice, the 30-day window to object, and how a court decides.
Wide shot of the Supreme Court with a blue sky in the background
By Joey Fuson • June 24, 2026
The Supreme Court’s Hemani ruling limits a federal gun ban for drug users. A Tennessee criminal defense look at what it does, and does not, change.