TRACY CITY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the circumstances surrounding a shooting involving an off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper that occurred Monday night in Tracy City. According to preliminary information, the incident happened in the area of Colyar Street. Authorities say an off-duty trooper was involved in a shooting that left …
For the 9th year in a row the speed enforcement campaign called ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ is on, aimed at targeting speeding across the south. Announced today by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), the initiative is a multi-state enforcement mobilization cracking down on speeding from July 14–20. During this time, law enforcement agencies will …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced they are currently hiring troopers across the state. The new starting pay for the rank of Trooper Cadet is $65,004 / year, with the new salary going into effect as of July 1, 2023. The application deadline to apply for the position of Tennessee State Trooper is July …
