Nashville, Tennessee --- The Tennessee Department of Safety welcomes the Cadet Class 1207 of Tennessee Highway Patrol Troopers to its ranks with a graduation exercise on Friday, December 7th, at 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at Two Rivers Baptist Church, 2800 McGavock Drive in Nashville. The keynote speaker is THP Commander, Colonel Mike Walker. Other state officials and dignitaries are expected to attend as guests.

Media wishing to cover the event should be in place by 10:30am. Staging will be at the back of the church sanctuary.

WHO:      THP CADET CLASS 1207

WHAT:    Graduation Ceremony

WHEN:    11:00 a.m., Friday, December 7

WHERE:  Two Rivers Baptist Church
               2800 McGavock Drive
               Nashville, TN 37214

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.