illegal turtles

[xdiversichicx]

me and my bf were wanting to buy a turtle cuz i just think they're one of those interesting things to watch for some reason lol, but when we asked the lady at the shop if she could order us one, she said that buying and selling turtles was illegal in tennessee.. does anyone know why.. and would it be illegal if i were to go to another state and buy one and bring it back?
sorry if im dumb guys.. lol