Today, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security welcomed Cannon County to the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN). Cannon County’s decision to join TACN provides first responders the ability to have additional coverage to talk on the radio with surrounding state communication towers during major events and disasters.
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (TDOSHS) two mobile driver license units were recently rewrapped for a cleaner more, modern look.
Robertson County announced its intention to upgrade to the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN), improving the communications capabilities for their first responders and giving them the interoperability to talk with local, regional and statewide partners.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, one week after the tragic shooting at The Covenant School, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, Speaker Cameron Sexton and legislative leadership announced additional actions to strengthen safety at public and private schools across Tennessee. These measures include enhanced legislation and funding to place an armed security guard at every Tennessee public school, boost physical school security at public and private schools, and provide additional mental health resources for Tennesseans.
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The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) will temporarily close the Athens Driver Services Center for a planned remodel beginning Monday, April 3 and reopening Monday, April 17.
On March 17, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating classes of Tennessee State Troopers at the Hermitage Hills Baptist Church on Lebanon Road in Nashville.
On March 2, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long swore in the newest members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). This THP cadet class is composed of prior certified law enforcement officers.
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On Feb. 28, at approximately 2:40 p.m., the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Capitol Protection Unit (CPU) was made aware of a man standing along the outer edge of the James Robertson Parkway bridge, threatening to jump off the bridge to the street below. Sergeants Denney Mitchell and Adam Simpkins from the THP's CPU received the notification of the man and immediately responded from the State Capitol building on Martin Luther King Boulevard.
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Today, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security welcomed Coffee County to the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN). Coffee County’s decision to join TACN provides first responders the ability to have additional coverage to talk on the radio with surrounding state communication towers during major events and disasters.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (“TDCI”) Securities Division is a proud participant in America Saves Week (Feb. 27 – March 3, 2023), an annual national campaign that encourages individuals and families to check-in on their finances by highlighting several key areas that contribute to financial stability such as saving automatically, preparing for unexpected expenses, saving for retirement, and reducing debt. The theme of America Saves Week 2023 is “A Financially Confident You.”
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will permanently close the Savannah Driver Services Center, located at 60 Brazelton Street, unit #10 in Savannah, at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. A newly constructed Driver Services Center located at 1016 Pickwick Street in Savannah will open on Monday, March 6, 2023.
The Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) is excited to announce that Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) will be the first hospital system to join the statewide radio network. This provides the ability for redundant communication capabilities in areas with inadequate service coverage or in the event of a disaster where internet and phone services are compromised.
On December 16, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating classes of Tennessee State troopers.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Brigadier General Warner A. Ross II as Adjutant General of Tennessee and Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Military, effective January 21, 2023. Ross succeeds Major General Jeff Holmes, who will retire after 43 years of military service.
NASHVILLE--- The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security's (TDOSHS) Driver Services division is asking Tennesseans to show their volunteer spirit this holiday season. Driver Services is partnering with Donate Life Tennessee, Tennessee Donor Services, and Mid-South Transplant Foundation in the “Keeping Tummies and Hearts Full of Love Winter Food Drive.”