You cannot take home a roadkill deer without notifying the wildlife agency within 48 hours.

The Law Explained

Tennessee is known for being progressive regarding roadkill—citizens are actually encouraged to take home accidentally struck deer or bear to prevent meat waste. However, the law strictly dictates you cannot just drive off with the carcass; you must report the find to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency within a strict 48-hour window so they can issue a possession tag.