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  • Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Driver Services Mobile Units Receive and Updated Look

    Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 11:24am

    The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (TDOSHS) two mobile driver license units were recently rewrapped for a cleaner more, modern look.

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  • Robertson County Intends to Upgrade to the TACN Radio Network

    Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | 01:43pm

    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.

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  • Athens Driver Services Center to Temporarily Close for Remodel

    Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 05:37pm

    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.

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  • Tennessee Highway Patrol Graduates 50 State Troopers

    Friday, March 17, 2023 | 02:49pm

    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.

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  • Tennessee Highway Patrol Graduates Seven State Troopers

    Friday, March 03, 2023 | 05:19pm

    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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  • Tennessee Highway Patrol Saves Man From Jumping Off Nashville Bridge

    Wednesday, March 01, 2023 | 04:31pm

    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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  • Coffee County Joins Tennessee Advanced Communications Network

    Monday, February 27, 2023 | 06:53pm

    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.

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  • Savannah Driver Services Center to Close; Newly Constructed Savannah Driver Services Center to Open

    Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 10:21am

    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.

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  • TACN Partners with Vanderbilt University Medical Center as it Expands Service to Tennessee Hospital Systems

    Friday, February 17, 2023 | 05:27pm

    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.

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  • Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Announces Road Closures, Parking and Restrictions For Governor Bill Lee's Inaugural Events

    Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | 01:20pm

    NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced planned road closures, parking details and prohibited items for Governor Bill Lee’s second inauguration ceremony on Jan. 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. CT on Legislative Plaza and additional celebratory events. Tennesseans are advised to be mindful of increased traffic and seek alternate routes.

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  • Tennessee Highway Patrol Graduates 40 State Troopers

    Friday, December 16, 2022 | 03:35pm

    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.

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  • Driver Services Plans Statewide Food Drive

    Monday, December 05, 2022 | 03:07pm

    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.”

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  • Real ID Implementation Date Extended

    Monday, December 05, 2022 | 02:29pm

    NASHVILLE--- Today, Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension of the federal implementation date of REAL ID by an additional two years, from May 3, 2023, to May 7, 2025. Under the new regulations published to execute this change, states will now have additional time to ensure their residents have driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet the security standards established by the REAL ID Act.

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  • More Than 43K Teenagers Between The Ages Of 15-17 Years Old Have Taken The Written Driver's License Knowledge Test Online

    Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | 04:30pm

    NASHVILLE--- More than 43,000 teenagers between the ages of 15-17 years old have taken the written driver’s license knowledge test online since the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) offered it as an option six months ago on May 16, 2022! The test may be administered in the comfort of your own home 24/7 which offers convenient hours that don’t interfere with work or school.

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  • Sevierville Driver Services Center To Temporarily Close For Remodel

    Thursday, November 10, 2022 | 10:32am

    SEVIERVILLE- The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) will temporarily close the Sevierville Driver Services Center for a planned remodel. Beginning November 17, the Sevierville Driver Services Center will be closed until December 5 when it reopens.

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