TN Dept of Transportation - TDOT Nashville

Address

James K Polk Buillding
Suite 700
Nashville, TN 37243

(615) 741-2848

www.tn.gov/TDOT

AKA:

TDOT

Description:

Provides highway maintenance and repair, traffic and highway marking, bridge repair & inspections, highway beautification, environmental planning, litter control and office administration. Also provides roadside assistance for motorists in distress on interstates in Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis. Call "511" for traffic and road conditions information. Individuals may report littering from vehicles on the state's roadways when they witness it. Reports can be made by either calling the hotline at 1-877-8-LITTER (877-854-8837) or submitting a report online at https://www.tn.gov/tdot/environmental-home/environmental-highway-beautification-office/litter.html.

Information needed for a report includes the date and time, county, road where the incident occurred, license plate number, description of the vehicle, and a description of the event. When reports are received, TDOT will send the registered owner of the TN vehicle a letter informing them of the negative consequences of their littering actions, as well as educational materials. The letter will also include information about how to contain their litter and inform them that litterers can be fined up to $1,500.

The Nashville Helptruck provides roadside assistance for motorists in distress in restricted routes around Nashville in Davidson County. On the interstate ONLY (Excluding Briley Parkway). Stranded motorists can call (615) 862-8600 for help.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

See website or call for information; may go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/environmental-home/environmental-highway-beautification-office/litter.html to report littering online.

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Persons using TN highways

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 21, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

James K Polk Buillding
Suite 700
Nashville, TN 37243

Contacts

Butch Eley

Primary Contact

TDOT Commissioner

TDOT.comments@tn.gov

Phone Numbers

Main

(615) 741-2848

Fax

(615) 741-2508

HELP Truck

(615) 862-8600

Litter Control

(877) 854-8837

Toll Free

(877) 244-0065

Traffic/Road Conditions Information

(511) XXX-XXXX

Legal Status:

Government

Description

Programs that sponsor community beautification projects in which people, usually volunteers, pick up litter that accumulates on the highways. (Like adopt a Highway)

Required Documents

Call for more information

Eligibility

Open to all

Fees

No fee

Intake Procedure

Call for more information

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

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    Description

    Provides roadside assistance for motorists in distress in restricted routes around Nashville. On the interstate ONLY (Excluding Briley Parkway).

    Hours

    24/7

    Required Documents

    No documents needed

    Eligibility

    Any stranded motorist on the interstate ONLY in Davidson County (Excluding Briley Parkway)

    Fees

    No fee

    Intake Procedure

    Call 862-8600 (Non-emergency Police) for Help Truck assistance

    Service Area

    Residents of Davidson County

    Geography Served

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      Description

      Individuals may report littering from vehicles on the state's roadways when they witness it. Reports can be made by either calling the hotline at 1-877-8-LITTER(877-854-8837) or submitting a report online Information needed for a report includes the date and time, county, road where the incident occurred, license plate number, description of the vehicle, and a description of the event. When reports are received, TDOT will send the registered owner of the TN vehicle a letter informing them of the negative consequences of their littering actions, as well as educational materials. The letter will also include information about how to contain their litter and inform them that litterers can be fined up to $1,500.

      Hours

      Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

      Required Documents

      Call or see website for more information

      Eligibility

      Open to all

      Fees

      No fee

      Intake Procedure

      Call 877-8LITTER (877-854-8837) to report littering or go to https://www.tn.gov/tdot/environmental-home/environmental-highway-beautification-office/litter.html to report littering online

      Service Area

      Residents of Tennessee

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        877-854-8837
        Type:
        Other
        Name:
        Litter Control
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        Description

        Provides a resource line for travelers wanting information about road and travel conditions, incidents, and construction activities on state highways. 511 uses an automated voice response system, which means that callers are guided through the menu through a series of requests. Callers can ask for specific roadways or regions, and the system will provide information about any known traffic incidents, closures and other important roadway conditions information.

        Hours

        Office Hours Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Toll Free and Traffic/Road Conditions Information Lines: 24/7

        Required Documents

        No documents required

        Eligibility

        Open to all

        Fees

        No fee

        Intake Procedure

        Call "511" for more information

        Service Area

        Open to all

        Geography Served

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          Description

          Provides supportive services including information and emergency assistance for tourists, travelers or other visitors who have encountered problems, need directions or trip planning services to reach a destination or require information about the local transportation system.

          Hours

          Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

          Required Documents

          No documents required

          Eligibility

          Open to all

          Fees

          No fee

          Intake Procedure

          Call for more information

          Service Area

          Open to all

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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            • Davidson County
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-8750) and related services within the Service Tree.

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