What do law enforcement agencies do when they’re searching for a missing man in an area with limited radio or cell service? They call the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) to bring their compact rapid deployable (CRD) to establish those critical communications needs.
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On Tuesday, August 4, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) joined Haywood County leaders for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the county's official transition to the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN).
On Wednesday, May 27, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) joined Warren County leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the county's official transition to the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN).
On Tuesday, April 14, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) joined Dickson County first responders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the county's official transition to the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN).
On Monday, March 23, 2026, Montgomery County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially welcoming Montgomery County and the City of Clarksville to the statewide Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN). The event was held at EMS Station 31 on Pace Road and attended by local first responders, including Montgomery County EMS, Fire, 911, Rescue Squad, and the Clarksville Police and Fire Departments, alongside state officials from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
During the nearly two weeks of unprecedented winter weather across Tennessee, service was never disrupted for the first responders who depend on the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN).
On Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) joined Metro Moore 911 Board Chair, Metro Moore County Mayor Sloan Stewart, Metro Moore Sheriff Tyler Hatfield, Metro Moore County first responders and Jack Daniel Distillery Senior Vice President/General Manager Melvin Keebler to celebrate the opening of the “Old No. 7 Tower” and Metro Moore County’s integration into the statewide Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN).
On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security joined Mayor Chad Graham and Bedford County first responders today to celebrate Bedford County’s integration into the statewide Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN).
On Monday, Nov. 10, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and DeKalb County first responders held a ribbon cutting ceremony officially welcoming DeKalb County to the statewide Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN),
One year ago, Hurricane Helene brought devastating floods to East Tennessee. Lives were lost, families were displaced, and entire communities were tested. Earlier this year, the Department of Safety & Homeland Security shared a three-part video series to honor the first responders who put their lives on the line during the storm. On this anniversary, we remember the victims and reflect on the strength shown across our state.
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The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) are receiving national recognition for their leadership in improving emergency communications across the state.
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security marked a year of significant achievements in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to protecting and serving Tennesseans. From hiring and training over 150 State Troopers to advancing school safety initiatives and enhancing first responder communication systems, the department’s efforts directly contributed to making Tennessee a safer place to live, work, and thrive.
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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.