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Projects in Tennessee

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects the mayors of this state submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not. For a more local view, you can drill down to projects in a particular city. Just choose a city from the following list.

The total of cost of all the projects submitted by Tennessee is $338,370,000

View a specific city in Tennessee: Cleveland • Germantown • Jackson • Johnson City • Knoxville

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
APD 40 Interchange & Exit 20 Improvements Cleveland TN 100 $20,000,000 Streets/Roads 79
Cleveland By-Pass to State Route 40(Waterlevel) to Paul Huff Pkwy. Cleveland TN 100 $12,000,000 Streets/Roads -17
Paul Huff Pkwy extension to Freewill Road. Cleveland TN 100 $4,500,000 Streets/Roads 5
Construction of Airport $5,060,000. Sewer for Airport $5,000,000 Cleveland TN 100 $10,060,000 Airport -74
CDBG Projects: public facilities, pedestrian access to high density housing, improvement to curb, gutter and sidewalks. Cleveland TN 30 $2,000,000 CDBG -44
Veterans Nursing Home Construction Cleveland TN 310 $4,300,000 Housing 878
800 mhz Radio System and Tower for all county-wide public safety communication. Cleveland TN 15 $500,000 Public Safety -35
Fire Training Tower Cleveland TN 55 $400,000 Public Safety -21
New Construction of Cleveland High School Science Wing Cleveland TN 200 $8,000,000 Schools 7
Parker Street Extension for Mayfield Elementary School Cleveland TN 40 $950,000 Schools -17
Poplar Avenue Culvert Replacement - Replacement of 26 corrugated metal culverts that are failing and creating a safety problem. Germantown TN 138 $8,000,000 Streets/Roads -12
Germantown Realignment - Improved alignment to Germantown Road that will eliminate traffic through the Business District. Germantown TN 100 $5,200,000 Streets/Roads -63
Farmington Boulevard Rehab - Complete rehab of Farmington Boulevard, a primary east-west artery that has seen a ten fold increase in traffic resulting in damage to the roadway and sub grade. Germantown TN 44 $2,538,000 Streets/Roads -27
McVay Road - Improvements to Mcvay Road that will eliminate a hazardous 90 degree curve and an old bridge. Germantown TN 31 $1,750,000 Streets/Roads -49
Forest Hill - Irene Road Improvements - Completion of the improvements to Forest Hill- Irene Road between Poplar Avenue and Poplar Pike and the Intersection of Forest Hill- Irene and Forest Hill way to correct a sight distance problem. Germantown TN 6 $350,000 Streets/Roads -33
Moore Road Improvements - Improvements to the unimproved section of Moore Road that is adjacent to Germantown High School. Germantown TN 3.5 $200,000 Streets/Roads -19
Lateral F - Repair of 1,000 linear feet of concrete channel lining that is failing and threatening to block flow in the drainageway. Germantown TN 35 $2,000,000 Water -5
Mimosa Gardens Drainage - Improvements to a 50-year-old storm water drainage system to reduce the treat of flood within the Mimosa Gardens neighborhood Germantown TN 35 $2,000,000 Water -10
Miller Farms Drainage - Improvements to a deteriorated open channel drainage way from Pyron Oaks Cove north to Weeping Willow Road Germantown TN 19 $1,100,000 Water -18
Miller Farms Sewer Improvements - Improvements to the Miller Farms Sewer Outfall to add additional capacity to handle additional flows generaged by new commercial development Germantown TN 17 $962,000 Water -10
Lateral E Weir - Repair of a weir that is failing in Lateral E at the confluence of the Wolf River that is causing a severe bank erosion problem and threatening a walking trail and lake Germantown TN 14 $800,000 Water -5
Shady Creek Weir - Replacement of a weir in Shady Creek that is in danger of failing due to damage from flood waters Germantown TN 12 $700,000 Water 0
Johnson Road Sewer Lift Station - Replacement of a 22-year-old sanitary sewer lift station that is malfunctioning and beyond repair Germantown TN 11 $600,000 Water 17
Forest Hill-Irene Water Main Extension - Installation of 7,500 linear feet of 16 Germantown TN 9.5 $550,000 Water -11
Arthur Road Drainage - Improvement to an old WPA drainage way from Aruthr Road west to Germantown Road Germantown TN 6 $300,000 Water -8
Arthur Road Water Main - Installation of 1,500 linear feet of 8 Germantown TN 3.5 $200,000 Water -11
Moore Road Water Main - Installation of 700 linear feet of 8" water main in Moore Road replacing an old transite water line Germantown TN 1.5 $70,000 Water -9
Wolf River Boulevard Water Main Extension - Installation of 1,200 linear feet of 12 Germantown TN 100 $0 Water -10
Fire Station Number 4 located at 3031 Forest Hill-Irene Road, was originally constructed in the late 1960Â’s. The facility is in a state of disrepair including numerous water leaks, termite damage and mold throughout the building. The new station will be Germantown TN 36 $2,100,000 Public Safety 13
Widen the highly congested Hollywood Drive from Interstate 40 to 70 By-Pass Jackson TN 50 $4,000,000 Streets/Roads -8
Intelligent Transportation System which will enhanse the signalization and timing of congested traffic patterns. Jackson TN 10 $2,700,000 Streets/Roads -41
Stormwater, Resovoir, upgrades Jackson TN 10 $500,000 Water -4
Target Rehab/Replacement Housing Geographic Expansion Jackson TN 25 $750,000 CDBG -43
Community Services. Build a transitional living facility for women and children that have been adversely affected by alcohol and drug abuse. Jackson TN 10 $500,000 CDBG -16
Phillips St. Reconstruction Project Jackson TN 30 $325,000 CDBG -29
Infill property development North Royal Street Jackson TN 20 $300,000 CDBG -39
Small Business Incubator Development-Chester Street Jackson TN 30 $300,000 CDBG -37
Single Family Rental Infill Development Jackson TN 10 $200,000 CDBG -42
Minor/Emergency Repair Program 3 Jackson TN 10 $150,000 CDBG -22
Downtown/East Jackson Street Lighting Project Expansion Jackson TN 10 $120,000 CDBG -21
Completion of Anderson Creek Park 4 Jackson TN 5 $75,000 CDBG -32
Turning Point Safehaven Completion Jackson TN 5 $50,000 CDBG -24
Day Shelter for Homeless Renovation Jackson TN 5 $30,000 CDBG -16
Redevelopment and stabalization of blighted downtown areas by constructing office and retail space. Jackson TN 100 $30,000,000 Housing -91
Intraoperable communications system for disasters and public safety incidents. Jackson TN 10 $8,000,000 Public Safety 3
Construction of a consolidated EMS Center that would facilitate communications between emergency management, city and county pubic safety entities during critical situations. Jackson TN 50 $7,000,000 Public Safety 0
Visonair Web Based computer system; replace antiquated AS 400; Jackson TN 5 $2,500,000 Public Safety -25
New high school to replace a 50 plus year old school in a very congested area Jackson TN 300 $27,000,000 Schools -28
Construction of airport hangers Jackson TN 20 $1,400,000 Transit -52
Central office for municipal transit system to supliment new operations center Jackson TN 20 $300,000 Transit -24
Construction of an alternative fuel conversion station Jackson TN 0 $0 Transit -17
-street milling and resurfacing Johnson City TN 0 $10,000,000 Streets/Roads -30
-sewer interceptor line replacement and upgrade Johnson City TN 0 $7,000,000 Water 1
-sewer lift station upgrades to increse capacity and structural integrity Johnson City TN 0 $7,000,000 Water 4
-water transmission line replacement and upgrades Johnson City TN 0 $1,500,000 Water 4
-water treatment plant improvements Johnson City TN 0 $1,500,000 Water 10
King Creek Flooding Mitigation Johnson City TN 0 $15,000,000 CDBG 3
Keystone Neighborhood Revitalization/Community Center Johnson City TN 0 $15,000,000 CDBG -115
Bristol Highway Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Johnson City TN 0 $10,000,000 CDBG -179
Construction of new fire station Johnson City TN 0 $2,000,000 CDBG 9
Winged Deer Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Johnson City TN 0 $530,000 CDBG -112
Construction of new Fairmont Elementary School to replace existing school Johnson City TN 0 $16,000,000 Schools -44
SOUTH WATERFRONT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: Land purchases and construction of a new park, streets, and utilities to revitalize former industrial waterfront area. Knoxville TN 85 $18,000,000 Streets/Roads -64
RESURFACING CITYWIDE: Resurface 100 miles of asphalt roadway throughout the City. Knoxville TN 29 $12,000,000 Streets/Roads 12
FIRST CREEK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS: Construction of an overflow channel along First Creek and two new bridges at Emorland and Fairmont Blvd. Knoxville TN 25 $3,500,000 Streets/Roads 27
GAY STREET STREETSCAPES: Reconstruction of the 100 and 200 blocks of Gay Street. Knoxville TN 55 $3,500,000 Streets/Roads -68
ADA IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY FACILITIES: Renovation of 20 city facilities to improve accessibility to people with disabilities. Knoxville TN 75 $2,500,000 Streets/Roads 7
BETHEL AVE: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron (7,500 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $2,200,000 Streets/Roads 2
CROSS PARK DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS: Drainage improvements along Cross Park Drive from Park Village Road to Cross Creek Road. Knoxville TN 35 $2,200,000 Streets/Roads 19
HOLSTON DRIVE: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron/Galvanized Main (19,000 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $1,700,000 Streets/Roads -11
LONSDALE AREA: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron/Galvanized Main (18,000 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $1,650,000 Streets/Roads 2
VESTAL BUSINESS DISTRICT INFRASTRUCTURE: Construction of public plaza, greenway, sidewalks, and curbs; creek and stormwater improvements; relocation of Chappell Road. Knoxville TN 55 $1,600,000 Streets/Roads -3
VALLEY VIEW REALIGNMENT PROJECT: Relocate roadway to intersect Washington Pike at Centerline Drive. Knoxville TN 35 $1,600,000 Streets/Roads -2
TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES CITYWIDE: Upgrade existing traffic signals, school flashers, and pedestrian signals throughout the City. Knoxville TN 21 $1,600,000 Streets/Roads -32
COLONIAL VILLAGE AREA: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron/Galvanized Main (13,000 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $1,500,000 Streets/Roads 0
CITYWIDE STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION: Installation and replacement of street lights along City streets. Knoxville TN 20 $1,500,000 Streets/Roads 5
BRUHIN ROAD: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron/Galvanized Main (8,300 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $1,500,000 Streets/Roads -5
ALLEY PAVING CITYWIDE: Regrade and pave 100 alleys throughout the City. Knoxville TN 19 $1,500,000 Streets/Roads -45
SOUTH HILLS DRIVE AREA: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (14,000 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $1,400,000 Streets/Roads 1
CURB CUTS CITYWIDE: Install 1000 curb cuts at intersections with existing sidewalks throughout the City. Knoxville TN 38 $1,400,000 Streets/Roads -20
DEERFIELD AREA: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron/Galvanized Main (12,000 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $1,300,000 Streets/Roads -2
SUTHERLAND AVE: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron/Galvanized Main (12,000 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $1,250,000 Streets/Roads -3
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT CITYWIDE: Replace 260,000 square feet of deteriorated sidewalks throughout the City. Knoxville TN 38 $1,100,000 Streets/Roads -9
ADA IMPROVEMENTS TO COLISEUM: Install elevator in coliseum parking garage and restripe parking spaces. Increase accessible seating in Coliseum. Knoxville TN 25 $1,000,000 Streets/Roads -39
NORTHSHORE - PHASE I: KUB Water Project - Increase Capacity (6,500 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $1,000,000 Streets/Roads 3
DUNCAN ROAD AREA: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (5,945 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $900,000 Streets/Roads -2
WESTLAND DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT: Replace narrow bridge under Westland Drive and channel improvements upstream to alleviate roadway flooding. Knoxville TN 25 $880,000 Streets/Roads 10
RIVERSIDE DRIVE: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron (2,200 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $800,000 Streets/Roads 1
CONCORD STREET: KUB Water Project - Cast Iron (2,600 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $575,000 Streets/Roads 5
RAMBLING ACRES: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (8,500 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $550,000 Streets/Roads 3
RIFLE RANGE ROAD: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (5,200 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $520,000 Streets/Roads 0
PAVEMENT MARKING MAINTENANCE CITYWIDE: Restripe all currently striped roadways throughout the City. Knoxville TN 9 $500,000 Streets/Roads -29
SIGNAL RETIMING/RENOVATION CITYWIDE: Retime and rephase signals along arterials throughout the City. Knoxville TN 24 $500,000 Streets/Roads -2
CHESTERFIELD AREA: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (8,800 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $490,000 Streets/Roads 0
OLD DANDRIDGE PIKE: KUB Water Project - Increase Capacity (5,200 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $468,000 Streets/Roads -2
CHESTNUT STREET REALIGNMENT: Reconstruction of intersection including property acquisition, utilities relocation, and road construction. Knoxville TN 25 $400,000 Streets/Roads -11
GUARDRAIL IMPROVEMENT CITYWIDE: Replace outdated lengths of guardrail throughout the City. Knoxville TN 14 $350,000 Streets/Roads -20
SCHUBERT ROAD AREA: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (6,000 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $350,000 Streets/Roads -2
COESTA CIRCLE: KUB Water Project - Galvanized Main (3,700 lf). Knoxville TN 6 $252,000 Streets/Roads 0
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT: Replace sidewalk along Market Street from Cumberland Avenue to Church Avenue. Knoxville TN 20 $250,000 Streets/Roads -38
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