The Tennessee Department Of Corrections Is Taking Measures To Keep Kids Around The State Safe This Halloween Season. Operation Blackout Is The Annual, Statewide Sweep To Make Sure Registered Sex Offenders Follow Strict Guideline Leading Up To And On Halloween. On Halloween, Sex Offenders Must Stay Home From 6 Pm To 6 Am, Leave The Porch Lights Off, And Must Not Open Doors For Trick Or Treaters.