Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s COVID-19 Bulletin #2
March 18, 2020
Nashville, TN – Today, Wednesday, March 18th, 2020, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee provided an update on Tennessee’s efforts around COVID-19 relief.
Governor Lee’s daily press conferences can be viewed live each day this week through Thursday at 3:00pm CT here. Governor Lee has also established a website specific to COVID-19 updates which can be found here.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Highway Patrol now accepting 2020 Trooper Cadet Class Applications
February 7, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is currently accepting applications for cadet class 1220 which starts in July. If you are looking for a career that affords you opportunities to achieve your goals, then the THP is where you belong.
We are a multi-faceted, full-service, statewide law enforcement agency that has numerous divisions that are guaranteed to interest you.
THP is a national leader in law enforcement and is internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
2020 Trooper Cadet Class Applications now being accepted by the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
Governor Bill Lee announces Tennessee to provide State Employees Paid Family Leave
January 7, 2020
Tennessee Investing in Attracting, Retaining Top Talent
Nashville, TN – Today, Tuesday, January 7th, 2020, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Tennessee will provide paid family leave for state employees.
The Governor signed an Executive Order today directing the Tennessee Department of Human Resources to issue the new policy effective March 1st.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Highway Patrol to Start Accepting Applications for New Trooper Cadet Class
July 27, 2016
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is announcing it will soon begin accepting applications for the next Trooper Cadet Academy. Men and women interested in a career as a state trooper can begin the application process online only, beginning at 12:01am on Wednesday, August 3rd, through 11:59pm Tuesday, August 16th.
The THP anticipates the agility test and interview appointments to begin mid-September, at the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Training Center. Individuals interested in applying for the position of state trooper must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. Citizen and have a high school diploma or equivalent. No applicants with felony convictions will be considered.
Tennessee Highway Patrol to begin accepting Trooper Cadet Class applications August 3rd.
Tennessee Highway Patrol to begin accepting Applications for Troopers
October 2, 2012
Interested Applicants Must Apply Online
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced Monday it is aggressively seeking men and women who are interested in careers in law enforcement for a new Trooper Cadet Class slated to begin March 1st, 2013.
Applications will only be accepted online from Wednesday, October 3rd through Wednesday, October 10th, 2012. Individuals interested in applying for the position of State Trooper must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. Citizen and have a high school diploma or equivalent. No applicants with felony convictions will be considered. [Read more]
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signs TEAM Act into Law
April 25, 2012
Historic Legislation transforms State Government to recruit, retain and reward employees
Nashville, TN – Joined by state employees, legislators and members of his Cabinet, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam today signed the Tennessee Excellence, Accountability and Management (TEAM) Act into law on the Tennessee Tower plaza across from the State Capitol in Nashville.
“State government’s role is to provide services that Tennesseans aren’t able to get on their own, and I believe it is my job to make sure we’re providing them in the most customer-focused, efficient and effective way,” Haslam said just before signing the bill into law. “In the next five years, almost 40 percent of state employees will become eligible for retirement, and in facing this challenge, it is our responsibility to build a top notch workforce for the future. [Read more]
Tennessee Highway Patrol Accepting Applications for Troopers
August 16, 2011
Interested Applicants Must Apply Online
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced today it is aggressively seeking men and women who are interested in careers in law enforcement for a new Trooper Cadet Class slated to begin January 22nd, 2012. Applications will only be accepted from Monday, August 15th through Friday, August 26th, 2011.
Individuals interested in applying for the position of State Trooper must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. Citizen and have a high school diploma or equivalent. No applicants with felony convictions will be considered. If hired, individuals must obtain a valid Tennessee Driver License, and are required to successfully complete a Level II background investigation, which includes a credit check and polygraph test. Recruits must also pass a physical agility test, as well as psychological and medical examinations, including a drug screening. [Read more]
