Media Advisory: Governor Bill Haslam to Pay Tribute to Tennessee Highway Patrol Fallen Officers

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons will welcome Governor Bill Haslam as keynote speaker for the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s annual Memorial Service on Friday, May 20, 2011. THP Colonel Tracy Trott, THP Command staff, active and retired State Troopers, legislators and survivors of fallen officers will also be on … Read more

THP Sends Strike Teams, Equipment to Assist Flood Victims in West Tennessee

NASHVILLE –- The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has activated two of its district Strike Teams to assist flood victims and emergency response officials affected by the floods in west Tennessee. A strike team is a specially trained, self-sustained law enforcement unit able to respond to several different types of crisis situations. read more TN.gov Newsroom … Read more

Tennessee State Troopers Beef up Patrols for Cinco de Mayo

NASHVILLE –- The Tennessee Highway Patrol would like to remind everyone to buckle up, drive safely and act responsibly during this year’s Cinco de Mayo festivities. With the ongoing recovery effort of last week’s storms and tornadoes across the state, coupled with rising waters in the western region of Tennessee, State Troopers are committed more … Read more

Tennessee Highway Patrol Urge Motorists to Watch Out for Flood Waters

NASHVILLE — Hard on the heels of the flood waters that swamped Middle Tennessee just over a year ago,  heavy rains again saturate a large portion of the state. Due to above normal water levels and the high potential for flooding, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging all motorists to avoid standing water on roadways…“Turn Around … Read more