Tennessee Department of Safety

06/12/2026

The Paris Driver Services Center, 1120 Tyson Avenue, is temporarily closed due to flooding.

06/12/2026

Update on the Morgan County Train Derailment as of June 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET:

Morgan County emergency officials continue to lead response operations for the Norfolk Southern train derailment in the Lancing area, with support from neighboring emergency management agencies, state and federal partners, Norfolk Southern, and response contractors.
The fire at the derailment site is still ongoing, and crews remain active in the area. The site is remote and has limited access, which continues to make response and cleanup operations challenging.
Air monitoring was conducted overnight by Norfolk Southern contractors, and there have been no findings. EPA and TDEC personnel are also on the ground to monitor conditions and support air monitoring efforts. At this time, there is nothing for the public to be concerned about.
Cleanup operations are beginning in phases after the National Transportation Safety Board reviewed footage and approved cleanup activities for some of the train cars. Not all cars will be cleaned up immediately. Cleanup is expected to take several days and could last up to a week.
Because of the remote location and the heavy machinery needed for cleanup, there may be intermittent road closures while equipment is brought in and offloaded. Please avoid the affected area and follow guidance from local officials.
The evacuation center at Central High School has been closed because no residents reported there.
Public safety remains our top priority. We will continue to provide updates as response and cleanup operations progress.

06/10/2026

Captain Cecil Harvey explains the safety role THP plays during the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Coffee County/Manchester.

06/10/2026

11:00AM - REGULAR ROUTE IS BACK OPEN

UPDATE ON TRAFFIC - DETOUR ALERT: Due to this tractor trailer off the pavement on Ragsdale Road - TDOT and THP have created a detour for Bonnaroo Traffic - TDOT signs are posted along the way - here is the temporary route.

*Visitors who use Exit 111 will then get on to State Route 55 (towards McMinnville)
*Turn onto Taylor Road
*Turn onto Ragsdale Road and continue on Ragsdale to Event Entrance at New Bushy Branch Road

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

The Tennessee Highway Patrol and local law enforcement will be monitoring traffic as festival goers start arriving in Manchester, tomorrow, for this weekend’s Bonnaroo Music
& Arts Festival.
Plan ahead, expect delays, and drive safely as you enter the grounds.
Continue to follow us and myTDOT for more updates

06/08/2026

June is , and this week (June 11–17) focuses on . Drivers can help keep pedestrians, cyclists, roadway workers, and everyone safe on Tennessee roads by staying alert, following the speed limit, and driving .

06/08/2026

On this National Secure Your Load Day, remember these tips when securing your load:
*Tie it down with rope, netting, or straps.
*Tie large objects directly to your vehicle or trailer.
*Consider covering the entire load with a sturdy tarp or netting.
*Don’t overload your vehicle or trailer.
*Always double-check your load to make sure it is secure.