Nashville, Tennessee --- Members of the Tennessee Department of Safety will participate this weekend in the 15th Annual Operation Stand Down Event to benefit homeless veterans.  The event is scheduled at the Tennessee State Guard Facility on the grounds of the old Tennessee Preparatory School.  The annual outreach benefits homeless veterans with information regarding jobs, housing, social services and legal matters.

WHO:       Benefiting Homeless Veterans

WHAT:     Community-supported Outreach

WHEN:     Friday-Sunday, October 12th-14th

WHERE:   Tennessee National Guard Facility, TN Prep School, Menzler Avenue, Nashville
                (Behind Department of Safety Headquarters campus, 1150 Foster Avenue)

The TDOS Financial Responsibility Division is part of the Legal Group that, among other assistance, provides information regarding requirements for driver license reinstatement, reinstatement fee payment plans, and general driver license questions.   This is the 15th year TDOS has participated in Operation Stand Down.

Media invited for luncheon and opening ceremonies Friday, October 12th 11a.m.-12:30p.m.

For more information contact:

Operation Stand Down Nashville, Inc. (615) 321-3919
Bill Burleigh, Executive Director  (615) 476-0913
www.osdnashville.org

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.