TCA 70-1-101:
(32) "Resident" means any person who resides in this state for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days with the genuine intent of making this state that person's place of permanent abode, and who, when absent, intends to return to this state. For the purposes of this subdivision (a)(32), the following are deemed residents of this state:
(A) Members of the armed services of the United States or any nation allied with the United States, who are on active duty in this state under permanent orders;
(B) Personnel in the diplomatic service of any nation recognized by the United States, who are assigned to duty in this state; and
(C) Students who are attending and have been enrolled at least six (6) months in any school, college, or university in this state;
