age for boat license
Tennessee requires a Boater Education Certificate for boaters, and not a boating license. The regulatory authority for the card is Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). The certificate is mandatory for all boat operators born after January 1, 1989; older boaters do not require the card. There is no restriction on the age of boat operators. If you are under 12 years of age, you may not operate a powered boat unless under the direct, onboard supervision of an adult. If you are over 12, you must have your Boater Education Card onboard. The laws also require that the person operating a boat should not be under the influence of intoxicants.