Warren County Joins the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network

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).

The event, hosted by the Warren County E-911 board, brought together representatives from multiple agencies, including the Warren County Sheriff's Office, McMinnville Police Department, local fire departments, rescue squads and 911 employees.

Warren County Executive Terry Bell, City of McMinnville Mayor Ryle Chastain and State Representative Paul Sherrell were also in attendance.

By joining TACN, Warren County strengthens its emergency communications capabilities, ensuring first responders have reliable, interoperable radio service for daily operations and major incidents. The move enhances coordination with local, state, and federal partners across Tennessee, improving safety and response efforts throughout the region.

"You'll improve your daily operations, you will enhance your interoperability and strengthen your community resilience," said TDOSHS Commissioner Jeff Long. "And I think one of the most important things that we're accomplishing today---is you are going to save lives in your community."

"Joining TACN represents the largest uplift in communications we've ever experienced," said Warren County E-911 Director Chuck Haston. "This is the beginning for us---TACN connects us beyond the county line in ways we never thought possible."

Currently, TACN supports more than 73,000 local, state, and federal government users statewide. Last year all state agencies transitioned to TACN to experience the statewide communications interoperability and the cost savings it delivers.

For more information about TACN visit, tn.gov/safety/tacn.