Transportation

TDOT Breaks Ground on Latest US 64 Project

Friday, February 15, 2008 | 01:00 am

Construction will complete improvements to route in Lincoln County

Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely joined state and local officials in Lincoln County today to break ground on a new US 64 (SR 15) widening project.  The project is six miles in length and stretches from SR 275 in Lincoln County to just east of the Franklin County line.  Once finished, the project will complete improvements to this strategic highway corridor across Lincoln County.

Governor Bredesen Announces Aeronautics Grant for Lovell Field in Chattanooga

Friday, February 15, 2008 | 01:00 am

Nashville, TN—Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that an Aeronautics Grant in the amount of $99,546 has been approved for Lovell Field in Hamilton County.

“As our communities continue to grow and thrive, it becomes increasingly important that our airports stay competitive and efficient at meeting the needs of the travelers who use them,” said Bredesen. “Lovell Field is vital to this region’s economy and travel system, and I’m pleased to support its continued growth.”

Governor Bredesen Announces Grant for General DeWitt Spain Airport

Friday, February 15, 2008 | 01:00 am

Nashville, TN—Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that an Aeronautics Grant in the amount of $50,000 has been approved for General DeWitt Spain Airport in Shelby County.

“As our communities continue to grow and thrive, it becomes increasingly important that our airports stay competitive and efficient at meeting the needs of the travelers who use them,” said Bredesen. “The General DeWitt Spain Airport is an important resource for the city’s citizens, and I’m pleased to support its continued growth.”

Governor Bredesen Announces Grant for Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport

Friday, February 15, 2008 | 01:00 am

 

Nashville, TN—Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that an Aeronautics Grant in the amount of $15,000 has been approved for Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport in Sevier County.

“As our communities continue to grow and thrive, it becomes increasingly important that our airports stay competitive and efficient at meeting the needs of the travelers who use them,” said Bredesen. “The Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport is vital to this region’s economy and travel system, and I’m pleased to support its continued growth.”