Pursuant to T.C.A. § 39-17-1351(j)(3)
The department shall not deny a permit application if the applicant, who was rendered infamous or deprived of the rights of citizenship by judgment of any state or federal court, has had the applicant's full rights of citizenship duly restored pursuant to procedures set forth within title 40, chapter 29, or other federal or state law; provided, however, that this subdivision (j)(3) shall not apply to any person who has been convicted of a felony crime of violence, an attempt to commit a felony crime of violence, a felony drug offense, or a felony offense involving use of a deadly weapon.
Department of Safety and Homeland Security / Tennessee Highway Patrol / Handgun Carry Unit