Who decides what · Knox County
Who decides roads & road maintenance in Knox County?
The body responsible — and its record. Which one applies can depend on where you live. This is jurisdictional fact, not advice; see how it’s built on Methodology.
Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners
County roads
Roads in unincorporated Knox County are maintained by the county; the Knox County Commission funds that work and approves major road projects through the budget.
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City of Knoxville, TN City Council
City streets
Streets inside the City of Knoxville are maintained by the city and funded by Knoxville City Council.
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Also set at the state level
State highways and interstates are the responsibility of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), not local government.