Both Tennessee CDL tests run through TDOSHS, but the skills test has a specific dual-channel scheduling process worth understanding before you reach out.
Tennessee CDL knowledge tests are taken at a TDOSHS Driver Services Center. The test is given in English only, with no interpreters or exceptions, a standing policy that hasn't recently changed.
Skills Test Scheduling
Tennessee skills test appointments are scheduled through a dual channel: phone at 615-502-4179 (8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday), or email at DI.CDL.CSTIMS@tn.gov. This dual-channel option is confirmed across two sources and gives applicants flexibility in how they reach out.
Major Testing Centers
Tennessee's major CDL testing centers are located in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga, reflecting the state's key logistics and population centers.
Your Own Vehicle Requirement
Tennessee does not maintain a testing fleet. You must bring your own registered, insured vehicle appropriate for the CDL class you're testing for. The skills test itself is free if state-administered, or roughly $150-250 if using a third-party examiner instead.
Study Before You Schedule Your Test
Wherever you test, the knowledge requirements are the same statewide. Practice free now.