Tennessee Department of Transportation
Department of transportation for the U.S. state of Tennessee
About
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is the department of transportation for the State of Tennessee, with multimodal responsibilities in roadways, aviation, public transit, waterways, and railroads. It was established in 1915 as the Tennessee Department of Highways and Public Works, and renamed the Tennessee Department of Transportation in 1972. The core agency mission of TDOT is to provide a safe and reliable transportation system for people, goods, and services that supports economic prosperity in Tennessee. Since 1998, TDOT has been ranked amongst the top five in the nation for quality highway infrastructure. It is primarily headquartered in downtown Nashville and operates four regional offices in Chattanooga, Jackson, Knoxville, and Nashville.
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Tennessee State Capitol
Capitol building of the U.S. state of Tennessee
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Bridgestone Arena
Multi-purpose indoor arena in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
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Ryman Auditorium
Historic performance venue in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Tennessee House of Representatives
Lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly
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Davidson County, Tennessee
County in Tennessee, United States
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