Officials announced a one-time $1 billion investment in Tennessee’s 10-year road plan Tuesday, along with $80 million in recurring General Fund money, marking the first inclusion of transportation in the state’s annual budget.
The non-recurring billion will fast-track key projects and add new ones, while the recurring funds, redirected from the Tire Sales Tax, will cover road resurfacing, bridge repairs, litter removal, and rural highway aid.
The updated plan now includes 96 projects statewide, among them the state’s first new interstate trade route in 45 years. State leaders emphasized there will be no new taxes or debt, calling the move a major win for safety, infrastructure, and economic competitiveness.