& DRIVER’S LICENSE & DRIVER’S LICENSE

Whether you are a new resident or relocating within the state, you must obtain a Tennessee driver’s license within 30 days after establishing residency. New residents may visit any Tennessee full-service Driver’s Service Center to get a new driver’s license.

GETTING YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE

You will need to take the following documents:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship with your original birth certificate, Lawful Permanent Resident Status or Temporary Legal Presence documents.

• Two (2) proofs of Tennessee residency with your name and physical home address such as a mailed bank statement, utility bill, rent or mortgage documents, current homeowners, life or health insurance policy, voter registration card, or motor vehicle registration.

• Proof of Social Security number, if one has been issued, such as your original Social Security card, W-2, 1099, or payroll check stub showing the full number.

• Current State License/ID, with proof of name change if required.

• A completed Application for a Tennessee Driver’s License. Go here to complete the application in advance dl.safety.tn.gov or complete at the center.

It is not required, but recommended to schedule an appointment online: www.tn.gov/content/tn/safety/driv er-services/online.html#Appointments

Note: Make sure your license has a REAL ID status if you are planning domestic air travel or entering a federal facility. Go to: www.tn.gov/tnrealid/what-is-real-id.html

AREA FULL-SERVICE DRIVER SERVICES CENTERS

Hours: 8:30 am - 5 pm

• Franklin Center 3830 Carothers Parkway, Franklin

• Nashville/Hickory Hollow Center 5216 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Antioch

• Nashville/Hart Lane Center 624 Hart Lane, Nashville

• Columbia Center 1701 Hampshire Pike, Columbia

• Nashville/Downtown Center William R. Snodgrass Building, 3rd Floor 312 Rosa Parks Ave., Entrance on 7th Ave.

For a list of Tennessee Driver Services Centers go to: tn.gov/safety/driver-services/locations.

Helpful Hint: Allow up to two hours or more to get your driver’s license, as there is typically a lengthy wait at most centers. The best time to go is in the morning when the center opens. Service Centers typically do not accept customers in the late afternoon if others are waiting.

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO...

Car tags are handled by the County Clerk and driver’s license by the Tennessee Driver Services office. These agencies are not at the same location and are two different government entities. You can not get your car tags and driver’s license at the same location.

& BOWIE NATURE PARK

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Fairview is located in the northwest region of Williamson County. In the 1950s when Nashville started growing, so did Fairview, prompting community leaders to incorporate the city in 1959. Located at Highway 100 and Deer Ridge Rd., Fairview’s Historical Village is home to several historical buildings including the Triangle School, Boone Street Medical Clinic, and Jingo Post Office.

Recreation, Parks, & the Arts

Williamson County Parks and Recreation operates the Fairview Recreation Complex with an outdoor pool, athletic fields, playground, wellness center, and walking trails. Veterans Memorial Park has four baseball fields, a public fishing lake, walking trails, and picnic areas. The annual Fishing Rodeo is held here in June. The annual July 3rd Celebration is held at City Hall and features live music, food trucks, kids activities, and a fireworks show. The Fairview Arts Council is also an active community group, welcoming creatives to join in arts education and collaboration. The council organizes the Art and Handmade Expo in June. For more information go to: fairviewartscouncil.org.

Organized Sports

The Fairview Recreation Association is a volunteer group that manages youth baseball, softball, and basketball leagues. (fairviewrec.com) Williamson County Parks and Recreation also offers organized sports leagues for youth and adults. (wcparksandrec.com)

Crown Jewel of Fairview: Bowie Nature Park

The park is managed by the city’s parks department and has 700 acres of forest, and fishing lakes and 17 miles of wooded trails designated for mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking. The park sponsors numerous nature activities including festivals, guided hikes, stargazing, and nature learning programs for children. The nature center features exhibits, a discovery room, and handson learning classrooms. Bowie Nature Park is located at 7211 Bowie Lake Road. For more information go to: bowiepark.org.

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Thompson’s Station boasts more than 300 acres of parks, leading the county in preserving open spaces. The town was founded in 1780 and by 1855 the first trains arrived, making it a shipping center for area farmers to transport sheep, hogs, and cattle. The town was incorporated in 1990.

Organized Sports

Youth and adult sports are organized through South Williamson Athletics, (swatn.org) in partnership with Williamson County Parks and Recreation. (wcparksandrec.com) The league offers team play for baseball, basketball, softball, and volleyball. Youth sports also are offered at local public and private schools.

Parks & Trails

The Sarah Benson Park has jogging trails, a playground, pavilions, and a stage for special events. Alexander Trail and Stephen’s Way connect Sarah Benson Park to Heritage Park and is a bike friendly trek. Heritage Park has baseball fields and wooded trails. Preservation Park is the town’s newest park with trails that offer magnificent views of pastureland. The 200-acre park was the Civil War site of the Battle of Thompson’s Station. Nutro Dog Park, located at 4559 Columbia Pike, was built by the town and Mars Petcare. Take water for you and your pet, as there is no water access. The town has recently received several grants to interconnect area park trails and to add paved trails connecting schools and subdivisions. For more information, go to: thompsons-station.com.