You Will Soon Be Able To Renew Your Handgun Permit In Tennessee At The County Clerkâs Office. Currently In Tennessee, Permits Are Issued At DMV Facilities. County Clerks Have Been Taking Classes, Learning How To Handle The Renewals. Clerks Are Also Training To Offer New Real Id Driver’s Licenses, Which Will Be An Extra Benefit For Residents Of Rural Counties. Not Every County Clerk Will Offer The Service So You Will Need To Call Ahead. The Services Will Be Offered On July 1st.