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On March 2, 2017 the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is proud to be hosting the first Tennessee Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Explorer Post.

Agent Dwayne Collins and Agent Jerry Stout have been appointed to new leadership positions within the division of the Office of Homeland Security.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will announce the grand opening of the new Morristown Driver Services Center located 1551 East Morris Boulevard, in Morristown, Tennessee on March 3, 2017. The new location replaces the previous location at Buffalo Trail, which closed February 23, 2017.

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner David W. Purkey and Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Tracy Trott announced today that a Major in the Administrative District has resigned in lieu of termination following an internal investigation into department policy violations.

On February 17, 2017, Trooper Carll Duryea II of the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s (THP) Interdiction Plus Team (IPT) of the Knoxville District stopped a vehicle in Sevier County for a traffic violation on I-40 East.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announces the current Morristown Driver Services Center will close and relocate to a new center to better serve the citizens of Hamblen County. The new location will be located at 1551 East Morris Boulevard, east of Liberty Road.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is announcing the second lateral trooper class for the agency.

On February 17, 2017, Trooper Carll Duryea II of the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s (THP) Interdiction Plus Team (IPT) of the Knoxville District stopped a vehicle in Sevier County for a traffic violation on I-40 East.

On February 16, 2017, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) followed behind Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Help Trucks.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announces the current Morristown Driver Services Center will close and relocate to a new center to better serve the citizens of Hamblen County. The new location will be located at 1551 East Morris Boulevard, east of Liberty Road.

On Tuesday February 8, 2017, Trooper Rhett Campbell of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) stopped a 2017 Chevy Tahoe on Interstate 840.

On January 31, Trooper Donnie Clark of the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s (THP) Interdiction Plus Chattanooga District stopped a vehicle on I-24 in Coffee County for a traffic violation.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 2017 Spring Citizens’ Trooper Academy. Classes in Nashville start March 21st at The Tennessee Highway Patrol Training Center. Sessions are Tuesday nights and will run from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. weekly.

Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Tracy Trott today announced that Major Stacy Williams has been placed on discretionary leave and relieved of his official duties due to an incident that took place on Sunday, February 12 in Grundy County.

Forty two members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) returned home this past Saturday after assisting the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) during the 58th Inauguration of the President of the United States. As part of a joint operation, the THP helped provide security during the inauguration events with numerous local and state law enforcement agencies from across the nation, as well as federal authorities and military personnel.