20-03-2025
Saturday appointments available for those needing REAL IDs in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennesseans still needing to get their REAL IDs will soon be able to get that done on Saturdays in select locations across the state.
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced it will begin offering some additional Saturday appointments at 14 Driver Services Centers across Tennessee for those with current credentials who want to get their REAL ID.
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Saturday appointments will begin at 13 participating centers starting this weekend. The Savannah, Tennessee, Driver Services Center will begin Saturday appointments March 29. Saturday appointments will continue through the May 7 REAL ID implementation date, according to the department.
Participating Middle Tennessee Service Centers are:
Clarksville Driver Services Center – 220 West Dunbar Cave Road
Columbia Driver Services Center – 1701 Hampshire Pike
Cookeville Driver Services Center – 1600 South Jefferson Avenue
Nashville/Hickory Hollow Driver Services and Reinstatement Center – 5216 Hickory Hollow Parkway
In order to use the Saturday appointments to get your REAL ID, applicants must already have a valid Tennessee driver license or identification care. REAL ID applicants who do not currently hold a valid credential will be served through regular business hours Monday through Friday.
Saturday hours are available by appointment only through this website.
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Those in East Tennessee and West Tennessee will also have select locations open on Saturdays.
East Tennessee:
Chattanooga/Bonny Oaks Driver Services and Reinstatement Center – 6502 Bonny Oaks Drive
Johnson City Driver Services Center – 4717 Lake
Knoxville/Strawberry Plains Driver Services Center – 7320 Region Lane
Morristown County Driver Services Center – 1551 East Morris Boulevard, Suite 2
Oak Ridge Driver Services Center – 475 Oak Ridge Turnpike
West Tennessee:
Bartlett Express Services Center – 6340 Summer Ave.
Jackson Driver Services Center – 100 Benchmark Circle
Memphis/East Shelby Drive Driver Services and Reinstatement Center – 3200 East Shelby Drive
Oakland Driver Services and Reinstatement Center – 160 Beau Tisdale Drive
Savannah Driver Services Center – 1016 Pickwick St. *beginning March 29
REAL ID applicants must bring several documents in order to receive the new IDs:
Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence
Proof of their Social Security Number
Two proofs of Tennessee residency
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If your name has changed, you must also bring certified legal documents supporting the name change. This could include a marriage license or divorce decree, for example. All documents must be original or certified copies, according to the department. Photocopies are not accepted.
The department encourages all Tennesseans to have their REAL ID required documents pre-approved online. Pre-approved documents can save you in-person processing time at the driver services center and may eliminate repeat trips. A complete list of accepted documents and the pre-approval portal are both available at .
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