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Tennessee notifying 8,800 commercial drivers to prove citizenship, lawful residence

Thousands of commercial truck drivers in Tennessee will soon receive notice requesting proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful ...

Tennessee rolls out new, noncitizen driver licenses in 2026

A new law that went into effect Jan. 1, 2026, requires different driver licenses for those who are legal, permanent Tennessee residents — but not U.S. citizens.

As of New Year’s Day, Tennessee now issues IDs and driver’s licenses specifically for documented immigrants who are not US citizens

The new Tennessee legislation says that lawful permanent residents who renew or reinstate those forms of ID on or after New Year’s Day will need to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. If they fail to ...
The Highland County Press

New Tennessee law bars out-of-state driver's licenses from illegal immigrants

Undocumented immigrants with driver's licenses in other states could face penalties if caught driving in Tennessee after Jan. 1. House Bill 749, signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee in April, creates a ...