State lawmakers in Tennessee are debating a bill that would require drivers to pass the state’s license test in English.

Tennessee lawmakers are considering a measure that would change how driver’s licenses are issued and vehicles are registered in the state.

HB1708 would require driver license applicants to take the written exam in English only. Applicants unable to pass would be issued an 18-month restricted license.

Tennessee lawmakers are pushing a watered-down version of an English-only driver’s license testing bill as part of their 2026 immigration package formulated with the White House. Senate Bill 1889 ...

A Tennessee bill received initial approval to restrict driver's license tests to English and require proof of U.S. citizenship. The proposed legislation would also deny vehicle registration renewals ...

Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill that would require driver license applicants who cannot speak and read English sufficiently to receive a restricted license for one year before taking the ...

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An Republican-led effort to require the state to administer Tennessee driver's license exams in English only and ban ...

Tennessee's licensing process works in phases to gradually acclimate new drivers to life as a responsible motorist. Drivers with an intermediate driver's license have certain liberties, but also face ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Several new traffic-related laws are set to take effect in Tennessee in 2026, with additional legislation expected to be discussed as the new legislative session begins. One change ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new bill would require people to pass a test in English to get a full driver’s license. If the bill passed, people who can’t speak and read English sufficiently would be ...

The bill, HB 556, was sponsored by Rep. Kip Capley, R-Summertown. The bill failed in a 5-3 vote in the House Transportation Subcommittee on Tuesday. An Republican-led effort to require the state to ...