The state's driver license center at 220 W. Dunbar Cave Road closed Monday for remodeling, with no reopening date. The Hornbuckle Road center stays open.

The state’s Driver Services Center on Dunbar Cave Road in Clarksville closed to the public Monday for remodeling. No reopening date has been announced.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced the closure of the center at 220 W. Dunbar Cave Road in a news release Friday, Nov. 6. The department said the work will improve the building and “enhance the customer experience.”

The release did not say how long the remodel will take.

Why the state is remodeling it

The department said the project is part of an ongoing effort to provide “modern, efficient, and comfortable” Driver Services Centers across Tennessee. The planned improvements will update the building and create a more welcoming place for customers and employees, the release said.

Where to go instead

The department asked customers to visit another Driver Services Center or use its online services. Its list of locations shows these centers closest to Clarksville:

Center Address Hours Phone
Clarksville (Hornbuckle) 635 Hornbuckle Road, Clarksville 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays 931-905-2940
Springfield 4676 Highway 41 North, Suite C, Springfield 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays 615-384-1885
Dickson 114 West Christi Drive, Dickson 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays 615-441-6218

The Hornbuckle Road center is on the east side of Clarksville, about seven miles southeast of the Dunbar Cave Road site. Springfield, in Robertson County, is about 24 miles east. Dickson is about 37 miles south.

The same state list also names county clerk kiosks in nearby counties, including the Robertson County Clerk at 511 S. Brown St. in Springfield.

What it means for you

  • If you planned to go to Dunbar Cave Road: Do not. The center is closed from Monday, Nov. 9, until further notice.
  • If you need to visit in person: The Hornbuckle Road center is the only state Driver Services Center in Clarksville on the department’s list. Expect it to be busier while the other center is closed.
  • If you can do it online: The department points customers to its online driver services and asks them to check that page for updates.
  • If you are new to Clarksville: Our guide to moving here covers your license, car registration and other first steps.

We will update this story when the department announces a reopening date.