# Williamson, Inc. Policy Talks: Transportation - October 30, 2026

Williamson County Chamber of Commerce transportation policy talk hosted by Williamson County Television on October 30, 2026, featured Tennessee transportation officials and state legislators discussing funding pressures and road projects. Speakers cited an estimated $87 billion statewide transportation need, rising construction costs, and declining purchasing power of gas-tax revenue. They reviewed the Transportation Modernization Act’s $3.3 billion one-time investment and a later $1 billion allocation, as well as options under consideration for additional funding, including user-fee increases and responsible bonding. No votes or new spending approvals were reported.

The discussion covered the $9.2 billion, 26-mile choice-lane concession project with DriveTN, including how project-related costs and connecting-road improvements would take priority in allocating revenues. Officials also discussed project planning and funding in Williamson County, including I-65, Columbia Avenue, Mack Hatcher, and Highway 100, and described a policy of putting projects in the 10-year plan only when funding for all phases can be identified. No new contract award or bid approval was announced.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Sources
- [Williamson, Inc. Policy Talks: Transportation - October 30, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fvX3rfiMyQ) - Williamson County Television