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myTDOT The official Facebook of Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)

TDOT is a multimodal agency with responsibilities in aviation, public transit, waterways, railroads and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Our involvement ranges from airport improvements to funding transit buses to planning for river ports.

06/05/2026

A TDOT HELP truck operator was happy to be in the right place at the right time, helping a woman in labor on I-40 EB in Knox County today (6/5/26). This is the dashcam video showing driver Chester Hembree as he first responded to the scene. The woman had just delivered the baby, but told Hembree the baby hadn’t cried. He cleared the baby’s airway and helped get the child to cry and breath regularly.

KPD and EMTs arrived soon after and took the mom and baby to the hospital. We’re told both were in stable condition.

Launched in 1999 and expanded this year to serve rural areas, TDOT HELP and Rural Service Patrol programs patrol all of Tennessee’s insterstates, responding to motorists in need.

Between summer vacations, summer concerts, and summer construction season – you can’t afford to plan your weekend withou...
06/04/2026

Between summer vacations, summer concerts, and summer construction season – you can’t afford to plan your weekend without checking for lane and road closures around the state. Here’s a look at some of the biggest potential construction-related travel impacts for 6/5 – 6/8:

LANE CLOSURES ON TWO PORTIONS OF I-24:
1. Hamilton County I-24E near MM 182: Friday, June 5 at 8 p.m. ET – Monday, June 8 at 6 a.m. ET: Friday night – Saturday around noon expect two right lanes closed for active concrete repair work (one open lane). Saturday noon – Sunday around noon: expect one right lane closed (two open lanes). Early Sunday afternoon: All lanes expected to reopen.
2. Marion County I-24W between MM 138 and 137: Nighttime single-lane closure ( 7 p.m. ET – 6 a.m. ET) for ongoing rockfall mitigation.

Maury County SR 396: Thursday, June 4 – Sunday, June 7: Full closure of the SR 396 (Saturn Parkway) eastbound and westbound off-ramps to Kedron Road for concrete repair. This work will take place from 8 p.m. CT to 5 a.m. CT on June 4, and will resume at 8 p.m. CT on June 5 for a continuous closure until 5 p.m. CT on June 7.

Union County SR 33: Saturday, June 6 at 6 a.m. ET – 7 p.m. ET: There will be a traffic shift on Maynardville Highway (SR 33) from near England Road to near the intersection of SR 61 and Satterfield Road. One lane will remain open throughout this traffic shift, but intermittent short-term stoppages will take place as needed.

Shelby County I-240 from near S. Perkins to near Park Avenue: June 5 at 8 p.m CT – June 8 at 6 a.m. CT Ramp (Exit 16) from I-240 EB to SR 385 EB will be closed. Ramp from Mt. Moriah to SR 385 Eastbound will be closed. There will be lane closures for concrete pavement repair operations. Detour will be provided for SR 385 Exit 16.

Davidson County: DON’T FORGET ABOUT CMA Fest!!!! Head over to the Nashville Department of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure page for the latest information on closures in Nashville related to the concerts.

Is this the full list? NO! Remember, you can find those weekly updates posted here: https://www.tn.gov/tdot/news.html AND you can always check smartway.tn.gov for the latest travel conditions.

Paving season is in full swing! That means crews are working on everything from major resurfacing, to pothole repairs, a...
06/03/2026

Paving season is in full swing! That means crews are working on everything from major resurfacing, to pothole repairs, and spot patches. And as these photos show, many crews are working overnight to lessen the traffic impact. Here’s just a *few* of the locations we paved last month:

Cumberland County: SR 28 (US 127)
Davidson County: I-24
Dekalb County SR 26 (US 70)
Fentress County SR 28 (US 127)
Johnson County: SR 167
Knox County: I-75, I-275, SR 72/Chapman Highway
Rutherford County: I-24
Shelby County: I-240 SB, I-55 along Mill Branch to I-240
Washington County: SR 81, SR 34
Williamson County: I-840

As always, you can check our 3-year pavement plan to learn more about when major resurfacing projects will be happening in your area.

06/02/2026

You get an infrastructure improvement! And you get an infrastructure improvement! The color of Summer 2026 is ORANGE - and its anthem is TREAT YO’ SELF. TDOT will be working on 400+ projects over the next few months including paving, building bridges, and widening roads. While any added delays might not be the treat you’re hoping for, the end result will be! Get ready for smoother roads, improved traffic flow, and FEWER POTHOLES.

PLUS you can expect progress on some of your favorite high-profile projects:

🚧Widening Sullivan County SR 126/Memorial Boulevard
🚧Resurfacing SR 27 (Rossville Boulevard) in Hamilton County
🚧Completing the I-40 Bridge Over the Harpeth River (Hey! That’s *removing* barrels!)
🚧And LOTS of paving in Shelby County (Because you’ve been ASKING for it!)

So, what can you do to keep your driving vibes immaculate?

✅Check smartway.tn.gov for the latest driving conditions
✅Consider alternative ways to get around impacted travel routes
✅Pick a longer than usual podcast to enjoy and give yourself extra time to get where you need to go!

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! TDOT is thankful to all the schools who invited us to help educate kids about engineering, infr...
05/27/2026

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! TDOT is thankful to all the schools who invited us to help educate kids about engineering, infrastructure, and winter weather safety this spring. Plus, giving kids an up-close look at heavy equipment is fun too. We hope everyone has a safe summer.

• AZ Kelley Elementary
• Blue Grass Elementary
• Charleston Elementary School
• Chattanooga State Community College
• Copper Basin High School
• East Hickman Elementary School
• East Robertson Elementary School
• Echem Expo – Sullivan County
• Grand Oaks Elementary
• Hillcrest Elementary School
• James Lawson High School
• John Hay Elementary
• Lake Road Elementary School
• Lenoir City High School
• Lincoln Memorial University – Claiborne County
• Ooltewah Elementary School
• Parkview Elementary School
• Pleasant Ridge Elementary
• Polk County High School
• Rhea County High School
• Rocky Top Academy
• Selmer Middle School
• Seniors for Creative Learning
• Stratton Elementary
• Sullivan East Middle School
• Waterville Elementary School
• West Wilson Middle School
• Westview Elementary School

On Memorial Day, we’re highlighting just a FEW of the many veterans honored with memorial bridges and highways across Te...
05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we’re highlighting just a FEW of the many veterans honored with memorial bridges and highways across Tennessee. While the Tennessee General Assembly ultimately approves resolutions to allow for the memorial naming, TDOT is proud to have our roadways honor the men and women who have served our country.

05/22/2026

If you’re looking for a National Road Trip Day (May 22) itinerary that turns into a weekend getaway … can we suggest:

🚗Sequatchie Valley National Scenic Byway to Savage Gulf State Park or Fall Creek Falls State Park.

🚗Natchez Trace Parkway to

🚗Great River Road (All-American Road) to Reelfoot Lake State Park or Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.

🚗Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway to Paris Landing State Park

🚗East Tennessee Crossing National Scenic Byway to

What’s even better is you can actually *stay* at the parks after your scenic drive.

TDOT supports the preservation of Tennessee’s Scenic Byways and the Tennessee Parkway through the Highway Beautification Office. Tennessee is home to 13 Scenic Byway routes, including 10 nationally designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, ranking 4th in the nation for national designations.

So take the scenic route to explore a Tennessee State Parks destination and experience some of the best natural beauty Tennessee has to offer.

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