Tennessee Citizens With A Valid Handgun Permit Now Have The Option To Upgrade To A Lifetime Permit For A Lower Cost. In 2016, The General Assembly Lowered The Renewal Fee On Lifetime Handgun Carry Permits From 500 Dollars To 200 Dollars. To Upgrade To A Lifetime Permit, You Can Now Pick Up An Application At Any Full Service Driver Services Center. If You’re Applying For The Lifetime Carry Permit Without First Obtaining An Original Handgun Permit, The Fee Will Be 300 Dollars.