When you own a property, you have the right to decide who enters and occupies it. However, what happens when someone starts living on your property without your permission? Squatting, or the act of occupying someone else's property without their consent, is never legal. However, some states have laws that protect squatters, granting them the right to remain on the property they occupy after a certain amount of time. In this article, we'll take a closer look at squatters rights in Tennessee and what you can do as a property owner to protect your rights.