Department of Safety & Homeland Security Issues Nearly 700 Voter Photo IDs During Special Saturday Hours

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NASHVILLE — The Department of Safety and Homeland Security issued 691 photo IDs to voters at no charge during special Saturday hours of operation at 19 state driver service centers on December 3. The figure includes both the number of original photo IDs issued to voters and the number of non-photo driver licenses converted into photo … Read more

Decrease in Traffic Fatalities Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

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NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security today announced a preliminary figure that indicated six people were killed during the 2011 Thanksgiving holiday weekend, compared to 16 fatalities during last year’s Thanksgiving Day holiday period. If the 2011 preliminary number holds true, it will mark the lowest number of fatalities on record … Read more

Prepare Now for Winter Weather

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Tennesseans Urged to Make Plans, Stock Supplies for Ice and Snow Conditions NASHVILLE – Winter weather in Tennessee can change quickly and leave residents dealing with the dangers posed by snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures. As part of our ongoing efforts to encourage emergency preparedness, the Tennessee Department of Health, Department of Safety and Homeland … Read more