Tennessee Denying Name Change Petition is a legal process in which a petitioner in Tennessee is denied the right to change their name. This is usually done by the court due to a variety of reasons, including not meeting the requirements for a name change or for reasons of public interest. There are two main types of Tennessee Denying Name Change Petition: the voluntary name change petition and the involuntary name change petition. A voluntary name change petition is when a petitioner voluntarily petitions the court to change their name, while an involuntary name change petition is when the court denies the voluntary petition. In both cases, the court reviews the petition and decides whether to approve or deny the name change. Reasons for approval include meeting the requirements for a name change and the name change being in the Petitioner’s best interests. Reasons for denial include not meeting the requirements for a name change, the name change being against public policy, or the petition being frivolous. If the court denies a voluntary name change petition, the petitioner may be able to appeal the decision. There is no appeal for an involuntary name change petition.