http://www.proudparenting.com/node/863 Comments for "Adoptions in Tennessee. The state constitution in Tennessee does not prohibit lesbian and gay couples from adopting children." en http://www.proudparenting.com/node/863 <p>Attorney General Bob Cooper wrote an opinion - released October 11 - that said same-sex couples are eligible to adopt children as long as the adoption is found to be in the best interest of the child.</p> <p>The AP reports that <a href="http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=7200989" target="_blank">the Tennessee Constitution does not mention adoption</a>, and Cooper found there were no current laws that specifically bar gay couples from adopting.</p> <p><a href="http://www.proudparenting.com/node/863">read more</a></p> http://www.proudparenting.com/node/863#comments Adoption Constitution Tennessee Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:14:09 -0700 Community Editor 863 at http://www.proudparenting.com