Short answer. The Tennessee Highway Patrol publishes a non-emergency number for each district: find yours in the table below, or dial **THP (847) from a mobile phone 2. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 — Knoxville (dispatch) | (800) 490-3490 | 2 |
| District 2 — Chattanooga (dispatch) | (800) 305-2201 | 2 |
| District 3 — Nashville (dispatch) | (800) 736-0212 | 2 |
| District 4 — Memphis (dispatch) | (800) 736-9932 | 2 |
| District 5 — Fall Branch (dispatch) | (800) 737-2682 | 2 |
| District 6 — Cookeville (dispatch) | (800) 434-6393 | 2 |
| District 7 — Lawrenceburg (dispatch) | (800) 736-1759 | 2 |
| District 8 — Jackson (dispatch) | (800) 736-3993 | 2 |
City police in Tennessee
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Tennessee: Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the THP non-emergency number?
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
What is *THP (*847)?
The number to reach the Tennessee Highway Patrol from a mobile phone 2.
Should I call 911 or the THP non-emergency line?
Call 911 if a life, a person or property is in danger right now 1. Use the non-emergency line for everything else.
Sources · 2
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security · Contact Information checked 2026-11-09