Event Brief
Knoxville enrollment sites open for Yellow DOT
Filed: May 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: TDOT launches Yellow DOT for drivers with medical conditions; Knoxville sites offer packets and decals for emergency responders.
WHO: Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT); drivers and passengers with medical conditions, allergies, or daily prescriptions; enrollment partners including Knoxville AAA, Dayspring Family Care, North Knoxville AAA, and THP Knoxville.
WHAT: Yellow DOT program enrollment provides a packet with a decal, folder, and blank medical information sheet; participants complete details and add a personalized photo for first responders to access during roadway incidents.
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 3:40 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: No specific cause was reported; TDOT is launching the program to help first responders quickly access medical information in roadway incidents.
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