The Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced a temporary closure of Driver Services at the Carter County Clerkâs office located at 801 E Elk Avenue, Elizabethton. The office will be closed on Wednesday, October 30th, to facilitate the installation of new credentialing equipment and a self-service kiosk. Services are expected to resume on Thursday, October 31st.
In addition to the Carter County location, the Knoxville and Tullahoma Driver Services Centers, along with Driver Services at partner locations in Anderson, Campbell, Knox, Loudon, Scott, and Union counties, will also experience temporary closures next week for similar equipment upgrades.
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The new self-service kiosks being installed will provide a more efficient way to complete various Driver Services transactions. Users will be able to renew or replace a duplicate Driver License or ID Card, change their address, update emergency contact information, advance a Teen/Graduated Driver License, pay reinstatement fees, and request a license reissue after meeting reinstatement requirements. These kiosks will also have facilities to take photos and process payments through Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a credit or debit card.
For additional information on Tennessee Driver Services and the upcoming self-service kiosks, please visit tn.gov/safety/driver-services.html.
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Roadway Activity Report for East and Upper Cumberland
The latest roadway activity report for the Lower East and Upper Cumberland regions details ongoing construction and maintenance projects from October 24 to October 30. This includes bridge construction and paving in Cumberland County, grading and construction activities in DeKalb County, and maintenance work on I-40 in Putnam County. Extensive construction is also underway in Hamilton and Bradley Counties, affecting major interchanges and lanes. Motorists are advised to follow detour signs and exercise caution in work zones. For more updates, visit the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s official website.