Infrastructure

Mayor O’Connell Names Tracey Thurman Director of Waste Services

Mayor O'Connell appoints Tracey Thurman as the first Director of Nashville's Waste Services Department.

Officials Inaugurate New Affordable Housing in Knoxville

Knoxville opens Phase 2 of First Creek at Austin, adding 180 new affordable housing units.
NDOT Seeks Public Input on Midtown Projects
NDOT invites public feedback on two major projects to improve pedestrian and bicycle access in Midtown.
Burgess Falls State Park Undergoes Major Improvements
Burgess Falls State Park is getting a new Visitor Center and aviary, impacting parking until 2026.
Lane Closures in West Tennessee: August 28 – September 4, 2024
Temporary lane closures are expected across various counties in West Tennessee for construction and maintenance work.
East Tennessee Construction Updates for August 29 – September 4, 2024
Weekly report of lane closures and construction activity in East Tennessee.
Decorative Lights Illuminate Henley Bridge Again
Programmable decorative lighting has been reinstalled on Henley Bridge after six years.
NDOT Announces Fall 2024 Traffic Calming Projects
NDOT has selected 25 traffic calming projects for Fall 2024 to enhance street safety.
Nashville Receives $4.7 Million for EV Charging Infrastructure
USDOT awards Nashville $4.7 million to enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Napier Elementary to Launch Storybook Trail and Outdoor Learning Space
Napier Elementary will break ground on an outdoor learning space featuring a Storybook Trail.