The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) are warning Tennesseans about a new scam involving text messages that say they come from the Tennessee Department of Vehicles (DMV). The scam messages claim the recipient has outstanding traffic ticket fines and threatens that their vehicle registration and driving…

 Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Rep. Scott Cepicky, the Tennessee Department of Health, the Tennessee Department of Safety, and AAA today urged parents and caregivers to utilize the free ‘Baby in the Back’ car hangtag program to help reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths in children during the summer months.  “This program is a…

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) today released preliminary enforcement results for the 2025 Memorial Day holiday period, an 84-hour initiative from 6 p.m. Friday, May 23, to 5:59 a.m. Tuesday, May 27. Troopers maintained a highly visible presence on Tennessee roadways, focusing on impaired driving, speeding and seat belt violations to ensure motorist safety. During…

To celebrate Tennessee’s 229th Birthday one day early, the Tennessee State Library & Archives, the Tennessee State Museum, and Bicentennial Mall State Park are hosting free, family-friendly events as part of the 2025 Statehood Day Celebration on Saturday, May 31, 2025. “Statehood Day at the Library & Archives provides a unique opportunity for visitors to view…

As thousands of Tennesseans hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is stepping up efforts to keep drivers safe and prevent crashes. Troopers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and seat belt enforcement beginning Friday and continuing through Monday night. The goal is simple: reduce traffic deaths and…

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, TDOSHS, has announced more than 3 million Tennesseans have obtained a REAL ID ahead of the federal implementation date, May 7, 2025. Since the TDOSHS began issuing REAL IDs on July 1, 2019, they have issued 3,009,407 compliant credentials. The TDOSHS issued 358,852, or nearly 12%, of…

United Way of South Central Tennessee invites the community to United in Spirits at Jack Daniels’ BBQ Hill on Saturday, May 17, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The evening will feature a gourmet dinner by Strawberry Moon Catering Co., live music by Arianna & The Bourbon Britches, sponsored by Common John Brewing Co., silent…