Putnam County Driver Service Center to Temporarily Close for Renovations

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced that the Driver Service Center located at 4600 South Jefferson Avenue in Cookeville will temporarily close on Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 19 for facility renovations.  The center’s improvements will help more efficiently serve customers and issue driver licenses. “We are committed … Read more

Cosmetology Advisory Board has opening for public position

Cosmetology The Department of Licensing is looking for a public member to join our Cosmetology, Barber, Manicuring and Esthetician Advisory Board. What does the advisory board do? The advisory board makes recommendations to the Department on the laws and rules governing cosmetology, barbering, manicuring, estheticians and industry schools.  We need a public member to give … Read more

THP Urge Motorists: Never Leave Children Unattended in a Vehicle

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging motorists to take extra precautions as temperatures rise this weekend and throughout the summer months, and never leave children or pets in an unattended vehicle.  On a typical sunny, summer day, experts say the temperature inside a car can reach potentially deadly levels within minutes. Even cool … Read more

Department of Safety & Homeland Security, Donate Life Partner to Promote Organ Donation

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Driver Service Center employees across the state will begin sporting special blue “Donate Life” tee shirts each Friday throughout the summer to encourage customers to register for organ donation. This program is sponsored by Donate Life Tennessee. Tennesseans can register to become an organ donor by … Read more