Department of Safety & Homeland Security
Bill Gibbons, Commissioner

“Welcome to the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security's official website. Since the attacks of 9/11, our country and the world as we knew it changed forever. Our office is deeply committed to protecting all citizens of Tennessee from the criminal and terrorist threats that would damage our American way of life. Please take a few minutes to view our site and join our efforts in protecting our state and country.”

Tennessee Office of Homeland Security
Main Office
Phone: (615) 532-7825
Fax: (615) 253-5379

Office Directory

Tennessee is divided into eleven Homeland Security Districts to provide organized, coordinated multi-county teams that maximize efforts to prevent, protect against and respond to manmade or natural incidents. This organization allows for wise use of limited resources of funds, personnel, equipment and time by building mutually supporting and interoperable programs across the state.

For district information, please click on the above district numbers.

Printable copy of the Homeland Security Districts map

• Cyber Awareness
  • Monthly Security Tips
  • Phishing and Social Engineering
  • Frauds & Scams
  • Cyber Awareness Month - October, 2012
• Reporting Suspicious Activity
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
• Training and Exercise
• Tennessee Citizen Corps & Volunteer Outreach
• Critical Infrastructure
• Public Service Announcements
• Related Links
• Grants
• Emergency Protocols
  • White Powder Procedures
  • Guide For Handling & Identifying Mail
  • Bomb Threat Checklist
  • State Office Procedure:  Suspicious Powder
  • State Office Procedure:  Bomb Threat
• About Us
  • Executive Order no. 8
  • Executive Order no. 16
  • Executive Order no. 48
  • Homeland Security Strategy
  • Homeland Security Council
• Photo Gallery

The Tennessee Office of Homeland Security has the primary responsibility and authority for directing statewide activities pertaining to the prevention of, and protection from, terrorist related events. This responsibility includes the development and implementation of a comprehensive and coordinated strategy to secure the state from terrorist threats and attacks. Further, the office of Homeland Security serves as a liaison between federal, state and local agencies, and private sector on matters relating to the security of our state and citizens.

• AWARENESS – Identify and understand terrorist threats within Tennessee.
• PREVENTION – Detect, deter, and mitigate terrorist threats to Tennessee.
• PROTECTION – Safeguard our citizens, their freedoms, property, and the economy of Tennessee from acts of Terrorism.
• RESPONSE – Assist in coordinating the response to terrorist related events.
• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE – Putting the safety of our citizens first.