New Tennessee noncitizen driver’s licenses begin Jan. 1

Starting in 2026, Tennessee will change its driver’s licenses and state ID cards for noncitizens.Republican supporters of the law that enacted these changes say they're intended to protect the ...

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.
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As of New Year’s Day, Tennessee now issues IDs and Driver’s Licenses specifically for documented immigrants who are not U.S. citizens

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Among the new laws coming to Tennessee on January 1 is one that mandates lawful permanent residents receive a different form of ID or driver’s license than those who are U.S.

New Tennessee traffic laws in 2026: changes to DUI penalties, drivers license tests

Here's a look at new traffic-related laws taking effect in 2026, and what new legislation is up for discussion in the new year.