Traffic Operations

Engineering is responsible for the design, planning and construction of City-initiated public transportation projects, and the review and inspection of all privately installed public transportation improvements. They also install, operate and maintain traffic signals. 

If you need to report a malfunctioning traffic signal, please call 615-230-0668.

Responsibilities Include

  • Direction of activities for all public transportation construction within the City limits
  • Plan review of all new construction and site inspection
  • Planning, designing, and overseeing capital public works projects
  • Maintaining construction records
  • Issuing permits and inspecting work within the City Right-of-Way
Street Hump
Street Light on Green

Traffic Calming

Speed humps and other methods can slow traffic in your neighborhood.

Smart Traffic Lights

Amazing technology is coming that will save driving time and ease congestion.