I came to TN in June '12. I got my HCP by producing my OH License To Carry A Concealed Handgun, and paying, I think, $50. I don't recall that I had to produce my training certificate. All in all, pretty smooth, and pretty painless. My faint recollection is that it was treated as a renewal.
Now I see this on the state website
If a person with a handgun permit from another state decides to become a resident of Tennessee, such person must obtain a Tennessee handgun permit within six (6) months of establishing residency in Tennessee.
All applicants, regardless of permits issued by another state will be processed as originals. The applicant must be twenty-one (21), take a DOS approved handgun safety course, complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, pay one hundred and fifteen dollar ($115.00) fee, and be fingerprinted.
Licensing requirements are not included in the reciprocity agreements between states. The mutual recognition of handgun possession privileges between states has not changed and is listed on this website.
A facially valid handgun permit, firearms permit, weapons permit or license issued by another state shall be valid in this state according to its terms and shall be treated as if it is a handgun permit issued by this state; provided, however, the provisions of this subsection (r) shall not be construed to authorize the holder of any out-of-state permit or license to carry, in this state, any firearm or weapon other than a handgun.
I take this to mean that now all persons obtaining a permit in TN must take the training as if they are being licensed for the first time, regardless of whether they have had licenses issued by other states. If this is the case, it is apparently a change from the past, as I definitely did not have to do so last year.
I have attempted to call the Handgun Carry Permit office in Nashville, but have not been able to reach anyone who could answer any questions.
Does anyone know if the law changed since last summer ??? My wife is here now, after retiring in March in OH, and is PO'd if she is going to have to undergo a full class again to get her HCP, as she already has her OLTCACH.