Advisory Commission Report: Tennessee in need of over $58B for improvements to infrastructure

A Tennessee panel says estimated costs for needed public infrastructure improvements in the state for a five year period now sits at $58.6 billion.

A report from the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations indicated that amount was on the rise, $3.8 billion more this year, an increase for a fifth straight year. The group highlighted projects that should be in some stage of development from July 2019 to July 2024, ranging in six categories that include transportation and utilities; education; health, safety, and welfare; recreation and culture; general government; and economic development for the state. Below is a funding needs breakdown by each category:

*Transportation and Utilities: $32.8 billion
*Education: $14.2 billion
*Health, Safety, and Welfare: $7.7 billion
*Recreation and Culture: $2.2 billion
*General Government: $1.5 billion
*Economic Development: $286 million

A look at Northeast Tennessee counties in the report show Sullivan County needs the most funding for any county in the region at an estimated $1.1 billion for infrastructure work on approximately 433 projects during the five year time frame. A look at our seven Northeast Tennessee counties and their costs of needs of infrastructure can be found by clicking below:

Carter County Infrastructure Breakdown

Greene County Infrastructure Breakdown

Hawkins County Infrastructure Breakdown

Johnson County Infrastructure Breakdown

Sullivan County Infrastructure Breakdown

Unicoi County Infrastructure Breakdown

Washington County Infrastructure Breakdown

Photo Courtesy: Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations Report Cover