Nashville Department of Transportation
Coverage of Nashville Department of Transportation in the Nexus archive.
- Nashville residents share feedback as NDOT, The Truth work on traffic plans
Nashville residents and business owners in Wedgewood-Houston provided feedback on traffic concerns for The Truth, a new music venue set to open in October. The venue will rely on paid parking lots and street parking due to limited on-site parking, raising worries about congestion and safety. The Nashville Department of Transportation is developing traffic plans with input from the community.
- NDOT provides update on Gallatin Pike safety improvements
The Nashville Department of Transportation has released updated plans for major safety improvements on Gallatin Pike in East Nashville.
- Aug. 5: Joy Kimbrough Defamation Lawsuit Tossed; Gov. Bill Lee Endorsement
A defamation lawsuit by Joy Kimbrough against Ryan Moses was dismissed with prejudice, resulting in sanctions and attorney fees. Gov. Bill Lee endorsed Charlie Hatcher for Congress, and the Nashville Department of Transportation announced updated safety plans for the Gallatin Pike project.
- Rideshare and taxi drivers petition NDOT over ticketing, alleged racial targeting
Over 150 rideshare and taxi drivers in Nashville signed a petition accusing the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) of racially targeting drivers and issuing unfair tickets, including in designated stop zones. The Tennessee Drivers Union is demanding accountability, including the firing of Officer Alex Hartman, and calls for proper implementation of downtown pickup zones to address enforcement fairness.
- Nashville rideshare drivers sign petition accusing city transportation officials of racial profiling, unfair ticketing
More than 160 Nashville taxi, Uber, and Lyft drivers have signed a petition led by the Tennessee Drivers Union, accusing the Nashville Department of Transportation and Tennessee Licensing Commission of racial profiling, unfair ticketing, and harassment. Drivers report receiving $100 tickets up to five times weekly during passenger loading/unloading and demand the removal of specific officers, including Alex Hartman and N. Nave, from downtown enforcement.
- Sinkhole closes Pierce Road in Nashville; closure expected to be extended
A sinkhole has closed Pierce Road between Shannon and Palmer avenues in Nashville, with the closure expected to be extended. The Nashville Department of Transportation and Metro Water Services are involved in the response.
- Severe weather leaves roadways flooded, creates sinkhole in Goodlettsville/Madison area
Severe storms caused significant flooding and a sinkhole in Goodlettsville and Madison, Tennessee, leading to road closures and stranded vehicles. Emergency crews addressed flooded roadways on Long Hollow Pike and other areas, while Metro Water Services worked on the sinkhole on Pierce Road in Madison.
- July 22: Choose How You Move Positions; Early Voting Totals
The Choose How You Move transportation program is hiring senior engineering and corridor management roles as it progresses. Early voting for August primaries reached 10,805 ballots, with Tuesday being the busiest day. Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea has not yet decided on a replacement for starting quarterback Diego Pavia.
- Proposed parking changes for 12 South deferred as city seeks consultant
A proposed set of parking and traffic changes for 12th Avenue South in Nashville, Tennessee, has been deferred for 60 days due to the need for additional community engagement and a consultant-led analysis. The Nashville Department of Transportation plans to hire a consultant to evaluate parking options and present alternatives, with potential changes expected by October or November 2023.
- Crash blocks all northbound lanes of Clarksville Pike in Nashville
A crash on Friday evening blocked all northbound lanes of Clarksville Pike at Stenberg Road in Nashville. The Nashville Department of Transportation reported the incident at 5:12 p.m., urging drivers to use alternate routes.
- Pedestrian Safety Gains Mix With Frustration as Nashville Breaks Ground on First ‘Complete Street’
Nashville broke ground on its first 'Complete Street' project in Wedgewood-Houston, funded by the voter-approved CHYM program, aiming to improve pedestrian safety with features like protected bike lanes and enhanced sidewalks. The initiative follows a spike in pedestrian deaths this year, with advocates expressing frustration over slow progress despite the project's potential to reduce crashes by up to 70 percent.
- NDOT launches second phase of 'Multimodal Mondays' in Riverside Village
The Nashville Department of Transportation and businesses in Riverside Village have reintroduced a sustainable transportation program called 'Multimodal Mondays' in its second phase.
- Wedgewood-Houston road to be closed for 2 weeks
A single travel lane on Chestnut Street in Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston area will be closed from June 26 through July 13 between the railroad tracks and Humphreys Street. The Nashville Department of Transportation stated opposing traffic will share a lane, with flaggers directing traffic in alternating directions.
- Blue Hole Road in South Nashville closed for water infrastructure upgrades until August
Blue Hole Road in South Nashville's Antioch neighborhood is closed until August 7 for water infrastructure upgrades, with Metro Water Services replacing aging pipes. Council Member Antoinette Lee acknowledged the inconvenience but highlighted alternate routes and potential long-term infrastructure improvements.
- NDOT increasing project fees to keep up with costs
Metro Nashville Council approved a proposal enabling the Nashville Department of Transportation to raise fees for special projects. The move aims to align project costs with increasing expenses.