Tennessee Department of Transportation

Lane closures on Clarksville's Wilma Rudolph Boulevard are part of a road and utility project near Walmart, which is linked to the development of Spring Creek Parkway. The parkway aims to reduce traffic on Wilma Rudolph and I-24 by connecting it to Trenton Road, though residents have mixed reactions to potential congestion changes.

A semi-truck spilled approximately 50 gallons of industrial adhesive on I-40 East in Davidson County, Tennessee, causing traffic to be diverted to I-24 westbound at exit 211B. The Tennessee Department of Transportation confirmed the spill occurred at mile marker 211 and crews are managing the traffic redirection.

An 8-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer near the Tennessee-Kentucky state line on I-24 caused the closure of westbound lanes and injured more than a dozen people. Nine individuals were hospitalized, and EMS and ambulance services from multiple counties are assisting.

Storms have caused downed trees and power outages across multiple Tennessee counties, including Maury, Hickman, Macon, and Wilson, with TDOT crews responding. Cities like Gallatin and Manchester report downed power lines, traffic hazards, and non-functioning stop lights due to the storms.

All westbound lanes of Interstate 40 are blocked in Madison County near mile marker 86.4 due to police activity reported at 11:55 a.m. Friday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation confirmed lane closures, with both shoulders remaining open. No further details about the police activity have been provided.

A large police presence has shut down Interstate 40 near Jackson, Tennessee. Law enforcement vehicles are stationed near Exit 87, and the roadway is completely blocked. No details about the incident have been released.

A tractor-trailer carrying 34,000 pounds of live crabs caught fire on I-81 near Morristown, Tennessee, prompting the driver to park on the shoulder and detach the cab. Two-thirds of the live crabs were salvaged, and the off-ramp was closed before reopening later. No injuries were reported, and authorities attributed the fire to a rear trailer brake.

A tractor-trailer carrying 34,000 pounds of live crabs caught fire on I-81 near Morristown, Tennessee, prompting the driver to park on the shoulder and detach the cab. Two-thirds of the live crabs were salvaged, and the fire caused an off-ramp closure that reopened later in the day. No injuries were reported, and authorities attributed the fire to a rear trailer brake.

Interstate 40 East near White Bridge and Charlotte Pike in West Nashville was closed due to a crash around 5:49 p.m. The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced the closure just before 7 p.m., and the shoulder was opened for drivers to pass around 7:10 p.m.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will close Veterans Parkway in Rutherford County in two phases from July 6 to July 31 for construction on the New Salem Highway widening project. Detours for northbound and southbound traffic are outlined, with temporary signals installed at key intersections. The project, part of Phase 3 of a multi-year effort, aims to widen SR 99 from two to five lanes over 2.4 miles, with completion expected by December 2027.

The East Main Street bridge in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, will undergo partial closure as part of a Tennessee Department of Transportation project to replace the 100-year-old structure. The project, expected to finish in July 2028, will reduce traffic to one lane in each direction and close sidewalks in the second year. TDOT officials describe the replacement as a proactive measure to address the bridge's exceeded lifespan.

Three lanes on Interstate 65 North in Davidson County have reopened after a multi-vehicle crash near the Harding Place exit. The crash occurred at 1:46 p.m. near mile marker 77, but no details about injuries or the cause have been released.

Drivers on Interstate 65 in Davidson and Sumner counties should expect brief traffic delays next week due to work by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

Concrete repairs are forcing full closures of Saturn Parkway's eastbound and westbound off-ramps to Port Royal Road in Maury County this weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will close the ramps from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, with full closures on Saturday and Sunday. The work is weather-dependent, and drivers are reminded of the Move Over Law's penalties.

An interstate in Davidson County has been closed due to a crash involving a pedestrian, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The closure is at Mile Marker 56 on Interstate 24 East, with a diversion in place at Exit 56.

Clarice Wilson is advocating for safety improvements after her brother, Ronnie 'Tony' Wilson, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Nashville's Lafayette Street. The incident occurred amid three pedestrian deaths in a week on the same corridor, prompting renewed scrutiny of the area as part of Nashville's High Injury Network roadways. Metro Nashville police arrested a 27-year-old suspect, but Wilson and others call for accelerated Vision Zero initiatives to address ongoing safety concerns.

A road closure on Sugar Valley Drive at Nolensville Pike in South Nashville, part of a construction project, has caused confusion for customers and impacted local businesses. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) closed the area on June 9 due to safety concerns and expects the closure to last through mid-October. Business owners like Dippity Do Dog and Gluten Free Goose Bakery report decreased customer traffic and are urging the community to support them during the disruption.

Lane closures on Nolensville Pike in Nashville are causing traffic gridlock and harming local businesses. Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea and Edley’s report revenue declines due to blocked access and reduced foot traffic. The Tennessee Department of Transportation states the current construction phase is expected to finish by July 2027.

Interstate 40 in Putnam County, Tennessee, has been closed due to a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning. The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports the closure at Mile Marker 288, with traffic detoured at Exit 286. No additional details have been released.

FEMA announced an additional $34 million in funding for Tennessee to support recovery efforts from 2024’s Hurricane Helene and the January 2026 winter storm. The funds will cover debris removal, utility repairs, and infrastructure restoration across multiple projects and organizations.

Part of Interstate 24 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, will be closed from 7 p.m. on Tuesday to 5 a.m. on Wednesday for an emergency repair. The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced double lane closures and a full ramp closure from I-24 westbound to Almaville Road at Exit 70.

An overturned semi closed an Interstate 40 exit ramp in Dickson County, Tennessee, on Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred at Exit 172, SR 46/Dickson/Centerville, just before 3:45 p.m., according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. No information about injuries or an estimated time for clearance has been released.

The Cordell Hull Bridge in Smith County, Tennessee, will be closed from June 15 to June 18 for an interim inspection conducted by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The closure will occur daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and drivers are advised to use alternate routes including State Route 24, US 70 North, State Route 25, and the Carthage bypass.

A pickup truck carrying one million bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, causing a highway shutdown as authorities and beekeepers contained the swarm. No injuries were reported, and the bees were safely relocated after the incident.