The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) Driver Services Division has begun issuing REAL ID driver license and identification cards effective July 1, 2019. All driver services centers are equipped and ready to issue the credentials to Tennesseans who decide to obtain the REAL ID.
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Read full storyMonday, July 01, 2019 | 10:19am
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Read full storyThursday, June 27, 2019 | 07:22pm
Commissioner Jeff Long of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security along with Colonel Dereck R. Stewart of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced the promotion of Matt Perry to Lieutenant Colonel Executive Officer. His responsibilities include oversight of the Support Services Division, which includes Fleet and Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN).
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Read full storyWednesday, June 12, 2019 | 06:00pm
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 2019 Summer Citizens’ Academy. Classes in Nashville start July 16, at T.H.P. Training Center located at 283 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, Tennessee. 37214. Sessions will run from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with dinner starting at 5:45 p.m. weekly on Tuesday evenings.
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Read full storyMonday, June 10, 2019 | 01:23pm
During the Bonnaroo Festival, the area in and around Manchester sees increased traffic volume as festival-goers make their way into the festival site. As Manchester prepares to welcome a multitude of visitors, the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are gearing up for the extra traffic expected in the area. TDOT and THP are working closely with the Manchester Police Department, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and festival promoters to keep traffic moving on I-24 while also getting Bonnaroo attendees to their destination.
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Read full storyFriday, May 31, 2019 | 01:22pm
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Read full storyThursday, May 23, 2019 | 03:40pm
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Driver Services Division launched a new mobile application that will better serve Tennesseans. The mobile application, titled TN Driver Services, can be found on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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Read full storyThursday, May 02, 2019 | 02:57pm
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) launched a new mobile application that will provide Tennesseans a way to report criminal or suspicious activity. The free mobile application can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play.
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Read full storyTuesday, April 02, 2019 | 11:45am
Today, April 2, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) announced its second Teen Driver Education Camp for high school students across the state.
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Read full storyMonday, March 18, 2019 | 12:15pm
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is excited to offer youths who have an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement the opportunity to attend THP’s Youth and Junior Academy this summer!
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Read full storyFriday, February 08, 2019 | 12:37pm
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is accepting applications for cadet class 1219 starting in July.
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Read full storyTuesday, February 05, 2019 | 09:38am
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) today announced the preliminary figures indicating the state has recorded 1,047 traffic fatalities in 2018.
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Read full storySaturday, January 19, 2019 | 11:32am
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security is proud to announce Jeff Long as the new Commissioner. Commissioner Jeff Long, former Sheriff of Williamson County, was sworn into office today by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. Commissioner Long officially takes office January 19, 2019.
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Read full storyTuesday, January 15, 2019 | 10:43am
The Tennessee Highway Patrol advises the public of planned road closures for Governor Bill Lee’s inauguration ceremony on Saturday in downtown Nashville. The public should also plan for road closures throughout the day due to additional inauguration festivities.
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Read full storyThursday, January 10, 2019 | 02:48pm
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Read full storyThursday, January 10, 2019 | 12:54pm
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is accepting applications for the 2019 Spring Citizens’ Academy. Classes in Cookeville start March 19, 2019 at the Cookeville District Headquarters located on 1291 South Walnut, Cookeville, TN. 38503.