Butch Eley

TDOT to Commission New Tugboat “Summitt

A new tugboat named "Summitt" will be commissioned by TDOT in December 2024.

New SR 76 Opens in Carroll County

SR 76 in Atwood, Tennessee, officially opens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
TDOT Announces Holiday Travel Safety Message Contest
TDOT invites motorists to submit safety messages for highway signs.
TDOT Suspends Lane Closures for Thanksgiving Travel
TDOT will suspend lane closures to ease Thanksgiving travel in Tennessee.
Tennessee Signs Updated Highway Safety Plan
TDOT commits to reducing road fatalities with a new strategic plan.
TDOT Suspends Lane Closures for Thanksgiving Travel
TDOT halts lane closures on Tennessee roads during Thanksgiving to ease holiday travel.
Tennessee’s Annual No Trash November Initiative
Tennessee's initiative encourages community participation in litter cleanup events.
TDOT Reopens State Routes After Hurricane Helene
TDOT reopens SR 350 and SR 133 after Hurricane Helene's devastation.
Elvis Presley Boulevard Project Advances
TDOT and Memphis secure funding for the Elvis Presley Boulevard project.
TDOT Urges Drivers to Slow Down After Close Calls
TDOT reports an increase in vehicle collisions involving their workers and equipment.