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Boating Education

Tennessee State Residents

Any Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989, must show the TWRA-issued wallet Boating Safety Education Certificate as proof of successful completion of the TWRA Boating Safety exam.  

No other certificate will be accepted as meeting the requirements of the law.  The Tennessee mandatory boating education law is similar to the driver’s license law.  You acquire the study materials, study, and then take an approved boating safety exam administered by an approved representative of the TWRA

The certification is not required if there is an adult (18 years old or older) on board to take immediate control of the vessel.  However, this adult, if born after January 1, 1989, must have the boating education certification. 

Out of State Boaters

If you were born after January 1, 1989, TWRA will accept any NASBLA approved boating safety certificate.

TWRA Boating Safety Course Information and Locations.

Locations are listed below by geographic region.  Because of COVID 19 and its variants, some locations may have restrictions.  Be sure to check the location’s website or social media to find out what, if any restrictions exist.

If you are a Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989, and operating a boat with more than 8.5 horsepower, then you need the certification.

If you are a non-Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989, and visiting Tennessee and operating a boat with more than 8.5 horsepower, you will need a boating education certification approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).

Even if you do not need the certification, by getting one, you may save on your boat insurance.

If your boating safety card is lost or stolen, you need to log on to www.gooutdoorstennessee.com. In the licensing section, update with current personal information.

Once all is updated you need to purchase a Type 605 Boat Certification Card (located in the Specialty section) and a new card will be mailed to you.   You can also purchase the Type 605 from any place that sells hunting/fishing licenses.

There are many avenues to study:

Study online at https://www.boat-ed.com/tennessee/studyGuide/10104402/

Or request home study materials by emailing your address to Canella.G.Cole@tn.gov or by calling 615-781-6566 and leaving your name and address.

First, you must be at least 12 years old to take the exam.   After studying the boating safety material, you must first purchase, for $10.00, a Type 600 boating safety exam permit from any business (license agent) that sells hunting and fishing licenses (WalMart sporting goods, bait stores, marinas, etc.).  You will need your social security number and driver's license if applicable.

Take this permit to the class/exam as it will be validated when you pass the exam and serve as your temporary certification until the card is mailed to you.

If you do not pass the exam, this permit can continue to be used to take the exam as many times as it takes to pass. Try not to lose it!

Choose the region where you live from the tabs.  Locations will be posted by the county.

Allow approximately one hour to take the exam.

When you pass the exam, you will receive your wallet card in the mail within a few weeks.

Region 1

*Unless otherwise noted, these are locations to take the exam only.    IT IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE AND BRING THE Type 600 Boating Safety Exam Permit to testing locations and to classes. 

Benton County

Benton County Library, Camden  Anytime during hours of operation REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Carroll County

Carroll County Library/Huntingdon  By appointment only 731-986-1919 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Chester County

Chester County Library in Henderson  By appointment only - (731) 989-4673 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Crockett County

Crockett Memorial Library in Alamo  By appointment only - (731) 696-4220 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Decatur County

Perryville Marina by appointment only Contact Becky at (731) 847-2444 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Decaturville Library  By appointment only - (731) 852-3325 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Parsons Public Library  By appointment only - (731) 847-6988 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Decatur and Perry County

Mousetail Landing State Park will give the test by appointment only.  Call Mousetail Landing State Park at (731) 847-0841.  REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT Study manuals may be picked up there, Perryville Marina and the Decatur County Court Clerks' office.

Dyer County

Newbern City Library  By appointment only - (731) 627-3153 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

McIver's Grant Library, Dyersburg  By appointment only - (731) 285-5032 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Fayette County

Somerville/Fayette Co. Library  By appointment only - (901) 465-5248 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Gibson County

Humboldt Public Library  By appointment only - (731) 784-2383  REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Gibson County Library in Trenton  By appointment only - (731) 855-1991 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Mildred G. Fields Library/Milan By appointment only - (731) 686-8268 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Hardeman County

Bolivar Hardeman County Library  By appointment only - (731) 658-3436 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Hardin County

Hardin County Library in Savannah  By appointment only - (731) 925-4314 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Saltillo Community Library By appointment only - (731) 325-7002 or (731) 695-9697 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Haywood County

Elma Ross Public Library  By appointment only - (731) 772-9534 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Henderson County

Everett Horn Library/Lexington  By appointment only, call (731) 968-3239 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Henry County

W. G. Rhea Public Library in Paris  By appointment only - (731) 642-1702 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Houston County

Houston County Public Library in Erin  By appointment only - (931) 289-3858  REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Humphreys County 

Humphreys County Public Library   By appointment only - (931) 296-2143 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 11 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Buffalo Ridge Refuge, 1135 Cuba Landing Rd, Waverly REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Lake County

Tiptonville Public Library  By appointment only - (731) 253-7391 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Lauderdale County

Lauderdale County Library/Ripley by appointment only - 731-635-1872 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Madison County

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Office in Jackson  Monday -Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. By appointment only:   731-423-5725 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

June 8 – 8:00 a.m. North Jackson Baptist Church, 3768 US 45 BYP, Jackson Register here REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

McNairy County

Jack McConnico Memorial Public Library Selmer, TN By appointment only - (731) 645-5571 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Irving Meer Jr. Public Library Adamsville, TN  By appointment only - (731) 632-3572 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Obion County

Union City Library  By appointment only - (731) 885-7000 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Perry  County

Shelby County

Exams will be administered at the Bartlett Hunter Education Range Facility (3200 Brother Blvd.) during regular business hours. Hours: Sunday (1:00 PM - 6:00 PM), Tuesday (12:00 PM - 9:00 PM), Thursday (11:00 AM - 9:00 PM), and Saturday (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM). Closed on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Bring your Social Security Number. REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT The Boating Safety Exam Permit (Type 600) is sold at the facility for $10. Cash Only. (901) 213-3124.

Stewart County

Stewart County Public Library in Dover By appointment only - (931) 232-3127 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 18 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Stewart County Fire Rescue Station 1 2343 US 79, Dover Registration required REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Tipton County

Tipton County Library in Covington  By appointment only - (901) 476-8289 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Munford-Tipton County Memorial Library  By appointment only, call (901) 837-2665 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 2 – 6:00 p.m. Brighton High School cafeteria REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Weakley County

Ned R. McWherter Library in Dresden  By appointment only - (731) 364-2678 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Sharon Public Library  Call for an appointment-731-456-2707  REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Dr. Nathan Porter Memorial Library, Greenfield Call for an appointment - (731) 235-9932 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Region 2

*Unless otherwise noted, these are locations to take the exam only.    IT IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE AND BRING THE Type 600 Boating Safety Exam Permit to testing locations and to classes.

Argie Cooper Public Library in Shelbyville  By appointment only - (931) 684-7323 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Cannon County

Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Adams Memorial Library 212 College Street/Woodbury  By appointment only - (615) 563-5861 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Cheatham County

South Cheatham Public Library 358 N. Main, Kingston Springs Call for an appointment (615) 952-4752 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Coffee County

Manchester Public Library  By appointment only (931) 723-5143 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Davidson County

Hermitage Branch Library  By appointment only (615) 880-3951 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Bellevue Branch Library  By appointment only (615) 862-5854 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Hadley Park Branch Library  By appointment only (615) 862-5865 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 25  – 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Nashville Boating Center, 4010 Sells Dr, Hermitage REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Dickson County

Test Only By appointment only Call David Nickens – 615-504-6998 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Franklin County Library in Winchester  By appointment only - (931) 967-3706 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Giles County

Giles County Library  By appointment only (931) 363-2720 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Ardmore Public Library  By appointment only (931) 427-4883 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

By Appointment Only  Dave Anderson 931-212-7109 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Lawrence County

Test only Call Mr. Waldrop at (931) 629-3753 to make an appointment REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Lewis County

By appointment only  Contact Clint Newton – (615) 856-9741 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Lincoln County

Fayetteville/Lincoln Co. Public Library 306 Elk Ave. N  By appointment only - (931) 433-3286​ REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Marshall County

Marshall Co. Library/Lewisburg  Call for an appointment - (931) 359-3335 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Macon

Boating Safety Class

May 17 – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cabin at Winding Stairs Park, Lafayette, TN REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Maury County

Spring Hill Public Library  Internet Testing  By appointment only - (931) 486-2932 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Maury Co. Library 8th St.-Columbia By appointment only – 931-375-6508 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Montgomery County

Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library (350 Pageant Lane) Exams are given anytime during library business hours. REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Moore County

Moore County Library in Lynchburg  By appointment only (931) 759-7285 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Robertson County

Stokes Brown Public Library, Springfield  Anytime Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Tuesday, Thursday - 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Subject to computer availability REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

White House Library 105B College St. By appointment – (615) 672-0239 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Rutherford County

Technology Engagement Center By appointment only - (615) 225-8312 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Smyrna Public Library 400 Enon Springs Rd. W  By appointment only - (615) 459-4884 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro  By appointment only - (615) 893-4131 ext. 117 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Rutherford County

Smith County

Gordonsville Branch Library By appointment only - (615) 683-8063 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Smith County Public Library By appointment only - (615) 735-1326  REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Sumner County

White House Library 105B College St. By appointment – (615) 672-0239 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT Gallatin Public Library By appointment only – (615) 452-1722 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Hendersonville Public Library By appointment only – (615)-824-0656 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Trousdale County

Fred A. Vaught Public Library in Hartsville  By appointment only - (615) 374-3677 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Williamson County

Bethesda Public Library  By appointment only - (615) 790-1887 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Brentwood Public Library  By appointment only - (615) 371-0090 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Fairview Public Library  By appointment only - (615) 224-6087 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Library in Franklin, TN  By appointment only - (615) 595-1243 Study books available at the library REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Leipers Fork Public Library  By appointment only (615) 794-7019 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Nolensville Public Library  By appointment only - (615) 776-5490 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

College Grove Community Library  By appointment only - (615) 368-3222 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Region 3

*Unless otherwise noted, these are locations to take the exam only.    IT IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE AND BRING THE Type 600 Boating Safety Exam Permit to testing locations and to classes.

Bledsoe County

Bledsoe County Public Library/Pikeville  Call for an appointment - (423) 447-2817 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Bradley County

Cleveland Public Library Call for an appointment - (423) 472-2163 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Clay County

Celina Public Library  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM  Wednesday 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 - 11:30 AM REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Cumberland County

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Office in Crossville  By appointment only - (931) 484-9571 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Art Circle Public Library Crossville --Call for an appointment – 931-484-6790 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 11 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST Crossville Shooting Sports Park, 772 Albert Frye Rd, Crossville Register here REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Dekalb County

Justin Potter Library - Smithville  By appointment only - (615) 597-4359 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Alexandria Branch Library By appointment only - (615) 529-4124 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Fentress County

Fentress County Public Library in Jamestown  By appointment only - (931) 879-7512 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Grundy County

May Justus Library in Monteagle  By appointment only - (931) 924-2638 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Hamilton County

Test Only

By appointment only Call Robert Wagner 423-886-2420 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

UT-Chattanooga By appointment – utctestingcenter@utc.edu or 423-425-5305 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT Facility fee $25

Chattanooga State Community College By appointment leanders.burns@chattanoogastate.edu or cheryl.byrd@chattanoogastate.edu REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT Facility fee $25

Review and Exam

May 9, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Privateer Yacht Club, 4713 Privateer Rd, Hixson FEE for review/exam - $25 Registration required by calling 832-474-3822 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 11 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. Coast Guard Depot, Chattanooga Fee for class:  $30 For more information contact David Ferguson:  706-463-3138 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 25  – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. Coast Guard Depot, Chattanooga Fee for class:  $30 For more information contact David Ferguson:  706-463-3138 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

June 8– 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. Coast Guard Depot, Chattanooga Fee for class:  $30 For more information contact David Ferguson:  706-463-3138 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Review and Exam

June 13, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Stuart Heights Baptist Church, 10049 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy FEE for review/exam - $25 Registration required by calling 832-474-3822 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

June 29 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. Coast Guard Depot, Chattanooga Fee for class:  $30 For more information contact David Ferguson:  706-463-3138 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

July 13  – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. Coast Guard Depot, Chattanooga Fee for class:  $30 For more information contact David Ferguson:  706-463-3138 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

July 27– 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. Coast Guard Depot, Chattanooga Fee for class:  $30 For more information contact David Ferguson:  706-463-3138 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Jackson County

Charles Ralph Holland Memorial Library By appointment only - (931) 268-9190 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Marion County

Jasper Public Library  By appointment only (423) 942-3369 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Orena Humphreys Public Library Whitwell Call for an appointment – (423) 658-6134 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Beene Pearson Public Library South Pittsburg Call for an appointment – (423) 837-6513 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 4 – 8:00 a.m. CST Victory Baptist Church, 2420 Valley View Hwy, Jasper REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

McMinn County

Etowah Carnegie Library  By appointment only (423) 263-9475 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

E. G. Fisher Public Library in Athens  By appointment only - (423) 745-7782 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Meigs County

Meigs County Library in Decatur  By appointment only - (423) 334-3332 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 11 – 9:00 a.m. EST Meigs County High School Library, 105 Able Ave, Decatur, TN REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

June 8 – 9:00 a.m. EST Meigs County High School Library, 105 Able Ave, Decatur, TN REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Monroe County

Madisonville Public Library call for an appointment (423) 442-4085 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Morgan County

Sunbright Public Library  By appointment only (423) 628-0353 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Wartburg Public Library  By appointment only (423) 346-2479 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Deer Lodge Public Library Call for an appointment - (423) 965-0101 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Petros Public Library  By appointment only (423) 324-0101 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Overton County

Millard Oakley Library/Livingston By appointment only - (931) 403-1888 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Pickett County

Pickett County Library in Byrdstown  By appointment only - (931) 864-6281 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Polk County

Copper Basin High School Call for an appointment – (423) 496-3291, ask for the library REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 4 – 9:00 a.m. Polk County Justice Center Sheriff’s Office Training Room 161 Industrial Access Circle, Benton TN Register here REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Putnam County

Putnam County Library  By appointment only (931) 526-2416 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Monterey Branch Library  By appointment only (931) 839-2103 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Rhea County

Clyde W. Roddy Library in Dayton  By appointment only - (423) 775-8406 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Audrey Pack Library in Spring City  By appointment only - (423) 365-9757 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Roane County

Kingston Public Library  By appointment only - (865) 376-9905 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Van Buren County

Call Clint for dates, locations, times - (931) 946-3335 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Warren County

Magness Memorial Library in McMinnville  By appointment only – (931) 473-2428 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

White County

White County Public Library/Sparta  Call for appointment - (931) 836-3613 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Region 4

*Unless otherwise noted, these are locations to take the exam only.    IT IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE AND BRING THE Type 600 Boating Safety Exam Permit to testing locations and to classes. 

Anderson County

Clinton Public Library To make an appointment, click on this link: TWRA Boater Safety Exam Proctor service | Clinton Public Library REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Rocky Top Public Library  By appointment only - (865) 426-6762 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Norris Community Library By appointment only - (865) 494-6800 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Oak Ridge Public Library During hours of operation REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMITT

Boating Safety Class

April 23 and 25  - one class over two days 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 131 W Gettysburg Ave, Oak Ridge Park in rear of church To register, email or call Jeff:  410-493-4395  tiavare@outlook.com REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

April 30 and May 2  - one class over two days 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 131 W Gettysburg Ave, Oak Ridge Park in rear of church To register, email or call Jeff:  410-493-4395  tiavare@outlook.com REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Blount County

Campbell County

LaFollette Public Library  By appointment only - (423) 562-5154 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT Caryville Public Library  By appointment only - (423) 562-1108 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

June 15 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Roane State Community College, LaFollette Fee for class:  $30 Materials and snacks provided Registration:  Eric Pinkston 42-871-2601 or email jennanderic@comcast.net REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

June 29 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Roane State Community College, LaFollette Fee for class:  $30 Materials and snacks provided Registration:  Eric Pinkston 42-871-2601 or email jennanderic@comcast.net REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

July 13 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Roane State Community College, LaFollette Fee for class:  $30 Materials and snacks provided Registration:  Eric Pinkston 42-871-2601 or email jennanderic@comcast.net REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Carter County

Elizabethton Carter County Public Library Call for an appointment (423) 547-6360 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Claiborne County Library in Tazewell  Call for an appointment (423) 626-5414 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Cocke County

Stokely Memorial Library - Newport  By appointment only - (423) 623-3832 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Test Only By appointment only Call Jennifer Noe - 423-943-9238 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Greene County 

Mosheim Public Library By appointment only (423) 422-7937 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Grainger County

Testing by appointment Call 865-300-1755 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Call (423) 586-6410 for an appointment. Must have or obtain a Hamblen County library card to take the exam at this location. REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 4 – 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. TWRA Region 4 office, 3030 Wildlife Way, Morristown Please register with passcode TWR4 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Hawkins County

Mt. Carmel Public Library By appointment only (423) 357-4011 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Church Hill Library By appointment only - (423) 357-4591 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

H. B. Stamps Memorial Library in Rogersville  By appointment only - (423) 272-8710 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Jefferson County

Jefferson City Public Library By appointment only - (865) 475-9094 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

White Pine Public Library By appointment only - (865) 674-6313 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Dandridge Memorial Library - 1235 Circle Drive  By appointment only - (865) 397-9758 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Parrott-Wood Memorial Library By appointment only - (865) 933-1311 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Johnson County

Mountain City Library  By appointment only - (423) 727-6544 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Knox County

Boating Safety Class

May 4, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd, Knoxville Please register using Passcode FCC5  REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

June 1, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd, Knoxville Please register using Passcode FC61  REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

June 29, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd, Knoxville Please register using Passcode FC29 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

August 3, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd, Knoxville Please register using  Passcode FCC8 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Loudon County

The Public Library at Tellico Village By appointment only:  865-458-5199 Mondays and Wednesdays -  9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturdays – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT $10 Facility Fee

REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 23rd and 24th 2024 – one class over two days  1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tellico Village Yacht Club top floor meeting room, 100 Sequoyah Rd Fee:  $45/person or $55/couple To reserve your seat call or email Mike:  352-804-8257 email  mc195@aol.com or Wallace:  601-408-8477 email   judgeweak@gmail.com REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Scott County

Oneida Public Library  By appointment only (423) 569-8634 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Sevier County

Anna Porter Public Library in Gatlinburg Please call for an appointment – (865) 436-5588 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Pigeon Forge Public Library  By appointment only (865) 429-7490 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Sevier County

Boating Safety Class

May 11 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Williams Family Library, Seymour Branch, 127 W. Macon Ln, Seymour Bring a lunch REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

June 20  – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m Mountain Cove Marina, 1590 Dyke Rd, Sevierville REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Sullivan County

Sullivan County Library in Blountville   Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  (423) 279-2714 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Thomas Memorial Library in Bluff City  Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Bloomingdale Library in Kingsport  Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Bristol Public Library Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday – 10:00  a.m. – 4:00 p.m. REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Sullivan Gardens Library in Kingsport  Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Colonial Heights Library in Kingsport  Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Kingsport Public Library Please call for an appointment -  423-224-2539 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Unicoi County

Unicoi County Public Library in Erwin Call for an appointment - (423) 743-6533 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Union County

Union County High School Testing is offered only during the regular school year By appointment only, Contact John Fugate at (865) 992-0180. REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Maynardville Public Library By appointment only - (865) 992-7106 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 4 – 9:00 a.m. First Baptist Church, 720 Main St, Maynardville, TN REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Boating Safety Class

May 11 – 9:00 a.m. First Baptist Church, 720 Main St, Maynardville, TN REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Washington County

Johnson City Public Library  Must arrive at least one hour before closing Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Closed Sunday (423) 434-4454 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Jonesborough Library  By appointment only - (423) 753-1800 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

Gray Library  By appointment only - (423) 477-1550 REQUIRED – BRING YOUR TYPE 600 BOATING SAFETY EXAM PERMIT

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