KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Several new Tennessee laws will take effect Jan. 1, bringing changes aimed at protecting children online, increasing accountability for repeat domestic violence offenders and strengthening penalties related to DUI stops.
One new law will require minors to have parental consent before creating a social media account. Supporters say the law is designed to give parents more control over when and how their children access social platforms.
Melissa Cox, a Knoxville mother of three, said she has been cautious about social media for years because of what children can encounter online…