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Committee approves resolution to allow Nashville's voter-approved transit projects to proceed with state oversight

Transportation and Safety Committee · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 657 affirms General Assembly approval for Nashville projects that use dedicated lanes on state roadways and says TDOT will maintain oversight; the committee voted the resolution to calendar by voice vote.

Senate Joint Resolution 657, presented by Senator Pote, would satisfy a state-law requirement that the General Assembly approve locally funded projects that use dedicated lanes on state-owned roadways. The sponsor said Nashville voters on Nov. 5, 2024 approved a sales-tax surcharge (66% support) to fund local transportation improvements and that the resolution ensures collaboration between the city and TDOT while maintaining state oversight.

Proponents said the resolution both complies with statutory conditions and preserves TDOT's role to protect safety and mobility on state corridors. The committee voted 9–0 to send the resolution to the calendar. Senator Pote and Chairlady Massey stressed coordination with TDOT and the potential to draw additional federal dollars from a consolidated local-state approach.

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