KNOXVILLE, The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released its schedule of sobriety checkpoints planned across East Tennessee during November as part of ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving and improve roadway safety.
State law requires law enforcement agencies to publicly announce checkpoint locations in advance. The checkpoints are designed to identify motorists driving under the influence and to deter impaired driving before crashes occur.
Several East Tennessee counties will host checkpoints throughout the month, including Knox, Anderson, Sevier, Jefferson, Greene and Campbell counties.
Knox County Checkpoints
Knox County will see four separate sobriety checkpoints during November:
- Nov. 6 – Maryville Pike at Mount Olive Church
- Nov. 13 – Schaad Road at Pleasant Ridge Road
- Nov. 20 – Cherokee Trail at Cherokee Bluff
- Nov. 27 – Norris Freeway at Pedigo Road
Other East Tennessee Checkpoints
Anderson County
- Nov. 6 – Andersonville Highway at Victory Baptist Church
Campbell County
- Nov. 27 – Towe String Road at Muscle Max
Claiborne County
- Nov. 27 – U.S. 25E near the Grainger County line
Cumberland County
- Nov. 6 – U.S. Highway 127 North at Mile Marker 26
- Nov. 20 – State Highway 68 at Alloway Road
Greene County
- Nov. 13 – State Route 93 at the former Lane’s Grocery Market
Jefferson County
- Nov. 20 – State Route 113 near Nina Road
McMinn County
- Nov. 5 – State Route 305 at County Road 250
Morgan County
- Nov. 27 – Highway 299 at 328 Oakdale
Sevier County
- Nov. 20 – Collier Drive at Rainbow Road
Holiday Travel Focus
The announced checkpoints come as holiday travel increases across Tennessee. Law enforcement officials routinely increase DUI enforcement efforts during periods when more drivers are on the road, particularly around Thanksgiving and other holiday events.
Drivers are reminded to designate a sober driver, use a rideshare service, call a taxi or make other transportation arrangements if they plan to consume alcohol.
A complete statewide list of Tennessee Highway Patrol checkpoints is available through the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
