Nashville, Tennessee --- The Tennessee Department of Safety reports the Chattanooga/Bonny Oaks Driver License Testing Center has been temporarily closed due to problems resulting from a power outage. The station lost power temporarily yesterday afternoon but once power was restored, technical problems at the center's computer stations surfaced. Crews are at the station today continuing to work on resolving the technical issues. However, the station is expected to be closed until at least this afternoon.

Customers in the Chattanooga area who must visit a driver license station today may seek services at the Cleveland/Bradley County or Jasper/Marion County Driver License Testing Centers. Additional staff is on hand at both sites today in anticipation of increased customers.

Customers who were in line at the Chattanooga/Bonny Oaks Driver License Center yesterday but were unable to complete their transaction due to the power outage will be given priority when they return for service today.

Due to the anticipated increase of customers at the Cleveland and Jasper sites, citizens who are seeking only a renewal to their license are encouraged to renew online without waiting by going to the department's website at www.tn.gov/safety. Customers who do not have access to the internet at home might consider going to a local library branch in order to renew online.

The Tennessee Department of Safety's mission is (www.tn.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.