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Consultants present Phase 2 gateway signage designs, note TDOT clear‑zone constraints
Summary
STV presented two gateway sign concepts for Brentwood — a large 10'x6' sign at the I‑65/Concord Road southbound exit and a smaller 4'x3' sign for Wilson Pike — emphasizing low maintenance, breakaway requirements for interstate clear zones, and a design-to‑construction schedule that hinges on TDOT approvals.
STV presented Phase 2 design concepts for Brentwood gateway signage, showing a larger 10'x6' sign concept for the southbound I‑65/Concord Road exit and a smaller 4'x3' sign option for Wilson Pike.
Brad Thompson, Tennessee area manager for STV, explained the Concord Road concept includes offset granite columns, a light beige background and raised, flat‑cut aluminum lettering reading "Brentwood, Tennessee." Natalie Gang, the project’s professional engineer, noted that TDOT and clear‑zone rules will likely require breakaway posts and could limit the use of heavy stone at some interstate locations. As a result, STV discussed alternative construction approaches (including polyurethane foam cores with stucco finish or breakaway PoleSafe products) to meet safety requirements while keeping maintenance low.
STV outlined next steps: seek TDOT conceptual approval, produce stamped plans (Tennessee‑licensed engineer/landscape architect required), and then proceed to bidding assistance and construction oversight. The team aimed to begin conceptual plans after contract approval and target completion in 2027, contingent on TDOT review and permitting. Commissioners asked about materials, lighting limitations (uplighting from the ground only), and whether both sides of a cloverleaf exit would need paired signs; STV said those are part of the design and permitting conversation with TDOT and the sign manufacturer.
