Tennessee Highway Patrol Graduated 27 New Troopers

The 100th trooper class has officially finished intensive training and is moving into active field assignments.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Secondary Education

Screen-print poster illustration showing polished black boots on a stone ledge overlooking rolling hills, representing state trooper graduation. — Twenty-seven new troopers graduated from the Tennessee Highway Patrol training program, marking the 100th class in the agency's history. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Tennessee Highway Patrol officially graduated 27 new state troopers following an intensive 17-week training program. This milestone marks the 100th class for the agency since its founding in 1929.

Why it matters

The addition of these officers increases state patrol capacity, with graduates bringing diverse educational backgrounds and a combined 37 years of prior military service to the force.

Class 100 includes 27 troopers who completed 17 weeks of training, concluding a program that began on May 31, 2026. One graduate, Jacob Bowles, has been confirmed for an assignment in Henry County.

The players

Tennessee Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency responsible for highway safety and traffic enforcement, established in 1929.

Bill Lee

The Governor of Tennessee who served as the keynote speaker for the Class 100 graduation ceremony.

Jacob Bowles

A newly graduated state trooper assigned to serve the community in Henry County.

The details

The troopers underwent 17 weeks of rigorous instruction to meet agency standards for patrol and public safety duties. This training cycle, which ran from late May through September 24, 2026, prepared the class for their transition into professional law enforcement roles across the state.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol was first established in 1929.
Training for the class began on May 31, 2026.
The training program concluded on September 24, 2026.
The graduation ceremony took place at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church on September 24, 2026.

The Home Front

The graduation of Class 100 marks a significant operational milestone for the state since the agency was established in 1929. This influx of personnel follows a long-standing pattern of cyclical trooper training cycles aimed at maintaining statewide law enforcement coverage.

Residents in Henry County may begin to see new patrol officers in their area as assignments are finalized. For questions regarding state patrol staffing or local safety initiatives, families should monitor official updates from the state public safety portal.

The takeaway

Class 100 represents a century of history for the Tennessee Highway Patrol and highlights the ongoing cycle of state officer recruitment. Families should note that troop assignments are determined by the agency to address specific community safety needs.