Tennessee Department of Transportation

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The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s award-winning ROADEO competitors were proud to celebrate with Governor Bill Lee at a recent luncheon. The team earned “Best Overall” in the Southeast Regional ROADEO Competition for the 10th time, beating out 11 other teams. The ROADEO is an annual training and safety conference for heavy equipment operators. We are thankful to Governor Lee for recognizing their hard work and achievement.

Littering doesn’t just harm our environment—it’s also against the law. Tennessee enforces some of the toughest roadside litter laws in the country to keep our state clean and beautiful. From fines up to $2,500 for intentional littering to additional penalties for hazardous waste, these laws are designed to protect our communities and natural spaces.

We thank all our hard-working crews for the time they spent clearing Tennessee roads during Winter Storm Cora. Here’s a look at our response by the numbers: 39,000+ tons of salt and 1.4+ million gallons of brine spread, crews drove 400,000+ miles, and our HELP trucks assisted with hundreds of incidents. Winter is far from over. We will stay prepared for whatever comes our way. 

TDOT leadership, and their families, spent time with crews in Nashville today, serving them lunch following a long night clearing roads. So far, TDOT has utilized a little over 600 trucks, with crews driving about 270,000 miles during this winter event. Our HELP Trucks were able to assist about 500 motorists. We're continuing to monitor the roads this weekend, but we're proud of our employees work during this winter weather event.

A Note from Commissioner Butch Eley: As we welcome 2025, I’m filled with excitement for the opportunities ahead. We look forward to more milestones and the strengthening of our partnerships. Reflecting on 2024, it was truly an extraordinary year. As I reflect on the many achievements and milestones, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to every partner and supporter who has played a role in our department’s success. Please take a moment to watch this video, which highlights just a few of the many accomplishments TDOT achieved last year. It stands as a true testament to our collective passion, talent, and unwavering commitment to one another and to our communities. I’m proud to lead this remarkable organization, and I eagerly anticipate the possibilities of 2025. Here’s to even greater achievements and continued success in the year ahead.

As we look ahead to a new year, consider how small, simple actions can create a cleaner, more beautiful Tennessee. From reducing single-use plastics to organizing local cleanups, every effort counts in the fight against litter. Check out these five easy resolutions that can make a big difference for our state: https://lnkd.in/eQ5gZxce

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is excited to announce its new ferry boat, “The Summitt,” now in service connecting Benton and Houston Counties. Aptly named after legendary Lady Vols basketball coach and Tennessean Pat Summitt, it pushes the barge, “The Volunteer,” across the Tennessee River providing essential ferry service. Local, state, and federal officials joined Deputy Governor & TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley on Friday, December 13th, for a christening ceremony of the new ferry boat. Special guests included Morgan Vance from the Summitt Foundation, UT Knoxville Athletics Director (1983-2012) Joan Cronan, and the Henry County High School Madrigals

Deputy Governor/TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley was excited to celebrate the opening of SR 76 in Carroll County today with an official ribbon cutting. The project widened parts of SR 76 from a two-lane road to a divided four-lane highway, and was completed 7 months early! We’re proud of the hard work done to make this happen!

Thank you to the Chapel Elementary ‘Girls on the Run’ team for the thoughtful ornament they sent to TDOT. It now hangs on the Christmas tree at the Tennessee State Capitol. As part of their Community Impact Project, they sent ornaments to groups participating in the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in East Tennessee. While we don’t do the work for a ‘thank you,’ it is always nice to hear. We are committed to East Tennessee, and we are looking forward to the major progress coming in 2025.