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TDOT

Tennessee snow slows travel and closes schools, libraries, government offices

By Char DastonandNina Cardona

February 18, 2025

Much of Middle Tennessee woke up to about 2 to 3 inches of snow, prompting widespread closures and warnings of difficult travel conditions.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Austin Peay State University, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Metro Social Services, NDOT, Rutherford County Schools, severe weather, snow, Sumner County Schools, TDOT, TEMA, tennessee emergency management agency, Wilson County Schools

Metro will demolish homes in a 40-year-old encampment, but won’t clear out residents

By Char Daston

September 12, 2024

A large dwelling made out of plywood with a fence, two stories, and a garage.
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There are no plans to close an encampment near the Silliman Evans bridge. However, Metro does plan to demolish some larger dwellings in the camp.

Filed Under: Metro, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Freddie O'Connell, Office of Homeless Services, Open Table Nashville, TDOT, Tennessee Department of Transportation

Most Nashville seniors don’t have enough money to live on. A new program makes it easier to find help.

By Char Daston

September 11, 2024

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On Tuesday, the Metro government and group of nonprofits launched RESET, a new partnership to connect older adults with financial assistance.

Filed Under: Metro, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: homelessness, Office of Homeless Services, TDOT, Tennessee Department of Transportation

NashVillager Podcast: Transportation plan meets TDOT

By Nina Cardona

June 11, 2024

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Does the state have a say in what Nashville does with transportation in the city? Plus your local newscast for June 11, 2024.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Bus Rapid Transit, TDOT, transportation

Potholes from last month’s major winter storm are still causing problems on Tennessee roads

By Miriam Kramer

February 13, 2024

The Tennessee Department of Transportation said in an update Tuesday that it has patched 50% more pothole in January 2024 than it did during the previous two Januaries.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: potholes, TDOT, transportation

Potholes — some as big as ‘craters’ — are Tennessee’s next winter weather hazard

By Char Daston

January 23, 2024

Nashville pothole
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Drivers in Nashville may be sighing with relief as temperatures thaw and residential streets are no longer ice rinks. But there are other — ahem — bumps in the road. As the ice melts, Nashville is beginning to see some new Olympic-size potholes in its roads and highways.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: NDOT, potholes, TDOT

Passenger rail in Nashville could generate nearly $20B, so Democrats are urging Gov. Lee to act

By Blaise Gainey

July 12, 2023

Tennessee House Democrats want Gov. Bill Lee to focus on bringing passenger rail to the state.  A government advisory commission study shows intercity passenger rail could improve mobility and grow the state’s economy. The ball is now in the governor’s court. 

Filed Under: Business, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Amtrak, Bill Lee, Federal Railroad Administration, John Ray Clemmons, railways, TDOT, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Trains, transportation

Tennessee passenger rail study prioritizes connections to Chicago, Atlanta and Louisville

By Blaise Gainey

July 7, 2023

The Tennessee Department of Transportation believes road trips between the state’s most populous cities could take up to an hour longer by 2045. To help cut that time down, the General Assembly is looking into adding passenger rail service linking major cities.    

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Antonio Parkinson, railways, TDOT, Tennessee Department of Transportation

State launches new program to fix wear and tear on Middle Tennessee roads

By Juliana Kim

May 2, 2022

Nashville pothole

Middle Tennessee experienced one of its harshest winters to date — and the proof is in the pavement.

Filed Under: Science, WPLN News Tagged With: I-24, I-40, I-65, TDOT, Tennessee Department of Transportation

Snow arrives in Middle Tennessee, with hazardous road conditions expected Thursday and Friday

By Paige PflegerandAlexis Marshall

January 5, 2022

snow Nashville January 2022

Nashville should expect two to three inches of snow starting early Thursday morning. Areas further south, like Columbia and Tullahoma, will likely get sleet that will make roads icy, and snow will follow closely behind.

Filed Under: Science, WPLN News Tagged With: National Weather Service, snow, TDOT, Weather, winter weather

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