Nashville, TN – Thousands of drivers are on Tennessee’s highways this weekend as Thanksgiving travelers make their return trips home. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is increasing patrols to help keep roads safe during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, troopers remain on active duty across the state, monitoring for reckless, speeding, and distracted drivers. The agency is urging motorists to slow down, stay alert, and allow extra travel time as traffic congestion remains heavy through Sunday evening.
THP officials reminded drivers that assistance is available by dialing *847 (*THP) to reach dispatch centers. A trooper will be dispatched to assist stranded or distressed motorists.
Photos shared by THP on social media show patrol vehicles stationed along Tennessee’s highways and troopers engaging with drivers as the sun set Saturday evening.
The agency’s message underscores its “Drive to Zero Fatalities” campaign — emphasizing that most holiday weekend crashes stem from preventable behaviors like speeding, impairment, or distractions behind the wheel.
Drivers are advised to buckle up, avoid texting while driving, and designate a sober driver if consuming alcohol.
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