The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) continues to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak closely. At this time, State Driver Services Centers remain open and the Department is currently taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our employees and customers.
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Read full storyWednesday, March 25, 2020 | 02:38pm
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Read full storyThursday, March 19, 2020 | 05:25pm
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) continues to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak closely. At this time, most State Driver Services Centers remain open and the Department is currently taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our customers and employees. To relieve as many customers as possible from needing to visit a Driver Services Center during the outbreak, the Driver Services Division is implementing the following changes...
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Read full storyFriday, March 06, 2020 | 02:12pm
On March 05, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Douglas Foster stopped a vehicle on I-40 in Putnam County for a traffic violation. As Trooper Foster interviewed the driver and passenger he noticed signs of deception from both. The female passenger gave a name and date of birth that came back not on file, making her true identity suspicious.
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Read full storyWednesday, March 04, 2020 | 03:50pm
In an effort to help citizens directly impacted by the devastating tornadoes across the state, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (TDOSHS) Driver Services division has deployed its two mobile units to issue duplicate or photo identification licenses. Fees for duplicate or photo identification licenses will
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Read full storyThursday, February 20, 2020 | 02:00pm
Today, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (TDOSHS) Driver Services Division launched the initial pilot of appointments and e-Tickets to better serve the citizens of Tennessee. Tennesseans can begin going online today, February 20, to make an appointment as early as Friday, February 21. Tennesseans may also virtually place themselves in line before arriving at a Driver Services Center by requesting an e-Ticket beginning Friday, February 21. These services will have limited transaction types, locations and availability at this time.
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Read full storyTuesday, February 11, 2020 | 04:01pm
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is seeking the public’s assistance with the investigation of a fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 65 southbound near mile marker 61 (Peytonsville Road) in Williamson County on Monday, February 10th, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and midnight. There is a possibility that another vehicle may have been involved and fled the scene.
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Read full storyWednesday, February 05, 2020 | 03:59pm
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is currently accepting applications for cadet class 1220 which starts in July. If you are looking for a career that affords you opportunities to achieve your goals, then the THP is where you belong. We are a multi-faceted, full-service, statewide law enforcement agency that has numerous divisions that are guaranteed to interest you. THP is a national leader in law enforcement and is internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
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Read full storyMonday, January 13, 2020 | 10:58am
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Read full storyFriday, January 10, 2020 | 09:18am
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has made notable improvements within the Driver Services Division in recent months in an effort to better serve the citizens of Tennessee. The Driver Services Division is continuously working to provide customers with the most efficient service possible to decrease wait times, increase customer satisfaction and streamline processes.
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Read full storyFriday, December 06, 2019 | 07:23pm
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announces the current Elizabethton Driver Services Center (located at 206 Cherokee Park Drive, Suite #3, Elizabethton, Tennessee, 37643) will close and relocate to a new, larger center to better serve the citizens of Carter County. The new location will be located at 1741 Highway 19 E, Elizabethton, Tennessee, 37643.
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Read full storyMonday, November 25, 2019 | 05:14pm
Effective today, November 25, 2019 the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is accepting third party vendor online concealed carry permit (CCP) class applications.
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Read full storyMonday, November 25, 2019 | 05:10pm
Today, Commissioner Jeff Long of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDSOHS) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Dereck R. Stewart joined multiple law enforcement partners to announce the seventh annual "I-40 Challenge” traffic safety initiative. “The I-40 Challenge” or “CARE across Tennessee” will consist of increased patrols from state police/ highway patrols as well as local agencies along the I-40 corridor nationwide.
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Read full storyFriday, November 01, 2019 | 12:52pm