Section 29-34-213 - Liability of charitable organizations(a) As used in this section:(1) "Charitable organization" means a charitable unit of a religious or civic group that is exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. § 501, including those supported wholly or partially by private donations and registered with the secretary of state; and(2) "Services" means: (B) Providing housing; or(C) Providing shelter from adverse weather, including, but not limited to, allowing persons to enter the premises for purposes of temporary shelter from severe storms.(b) A charitable organization providing services to the community is not liable for a loss, damages, injury, or death that results from providing services, unless the charitable organization's conduct in providing services constitutes gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 140,s 1, eff. 4/6/2023.Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 805, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.