The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is providing driver services, including free replacement licenses, to individuals affected by the recent floods in East Tennessee caused by Hurricane Helene. These services are available at the mobile unit stationed at the Elizabethton Driver Services Center and at the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s three Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs).
The MARCs are strategically located at 466 Learning Road in Newport, 1749 HWY 19E in Elizabethton, and 306 Forest Drive in Jonesborough. These centers offer not only driver services but also resources from various federal, state, and regional organizations to assist those impacted by the hurricane.
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The mobile unit is positioned at the Elizabethton Driver Services Center, which is temporarily closed due to flooding. This mobile unit provides all Tennesseans with the same services as a regular Driver Services Center, including free duplicate licenses for flood victims.
Driver services at these locations are available Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. ET. Payments can only be made by credit or debit card.
Due to storm damage, driver services are not available at the Greene County Clerk. However, other East Tennessee Driver Services Centers, Self-Service Kiosks, and County Clerk Partner locations remain open for all residents, including those affected by the hurricane.
Temporary Driver Services locations at the Unicoi Police Department and Newport Grammar School have permanently closed. Tennesseans can complete many driver service transactions online at tn.gov/safety/driver-services/online.html.
For additional information on flood recovery resources in East Tennessee, residents can visit tn.gov/tema/updates/hurricane-helene.html.
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Tennessee Warns Buyers of Flood-Damaged Cars
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission are cautioning consumers against purchasing flood-damaged vehicles, particularly following recent hurricanes. They warn of unscrupulous sellers trying to sell these cars, often across state lines, without disclosing their true condition. To prevent falling victim to such scams, consumers are advised to buy from licensed dealers, use title check services like NMVTIS, inspect for flood damage, and ensure sellers disclose any damage history. Legal distinctions exist between “freshwater flood” and “saltwater damaged” vehicles, affecting their reparability and resale value.