Description: Following the passage of the 2023 Transportation Modernization Act, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) released its first fiscally constrained 10-Year Project Plan. This process represents an evolution in philosophy at TDOT regarding how we fund and deliver transportation projects. We have taken a critical eye to our projects statewide with the mindset of “what gets started, gets finished” to better serve Tennessee with greater accountability and communication. As part of TDOT's 10-Year Project Planning process, the Statewide Partnership Program (SPP) is a critical avenue for local stakeholders to provide input on their priorities to better inform the annual reassessment of TDOT's 10-Year Project Plan. The program supports local authorities in maximizing funding dollars for critical local mobility and economic development needs.TDOT is committed to working with Tennessee's local jurisdictions, municipalities, and counties, through their respective MPOs and RPOs to identify priorities and accelerate projects with identified local funding and support, whenever possible. Accordingly, all submissions gathered through this process will be evaluated for inclusion in TDOT's updated 10-Year Project Plan, which will be released in Spring 2026. All project proposals will be evaluated based on performance, deliverability, and cost. TDOT intends to continue prioritizing projects that are MPO and RPO priorities that leverage financial investment by locals to improve deliverability and costs of projects. The SPP is primarily meant as a first step in the planning process to gather data on local needs, priorities, and interest in partnering with TDOT. Think of this process as "open enrollment" for TDOT projects; rather than communities advocating for their priorities at disparate and ad-hoc times throughout the year, this structure allows for standardized information to be provided during a specific period. While submissions gathered are not guaranteed to receive funding, all information provided is essential in the development of future 10-Year Plans and for TDOT to better understand, and further communicate, the outstanding critical transportation funding needs in Tennessee.With the passage of the FY2026 budget, TDOT received a $50 million one-time appropriation to revitalize the State Infrastructure Fund (SIF). As TDOT works to implement this program in conjunction with the Tennessee Local Development Authority (TLDA), it is important to note that the TDOT Statewide Partnership Program (SPP) and the SIF serve complementary but distinct roles in supporting transportation infrastructure across Tennessee. The SPP is a competitive, limited-window opportunity aimed at locally prioritized traditional highway and bridge projects, offering communities a chance to leverage local funds with state investment to advance key initiatives. In contrast, the Statewide Infrastructure Fund provides a longer application period and offers low-interest loans that can finance a broader range of transportation infrastructure needs. Notably, one key element of the collaborative nature of these two programs is that communities without the ability to offer financial partnership through the SPP with traditional local funds could consider utilizing an SIF loan, subject to the approval of the TLDA, to enable flexible, layered financing strategies to support local efforts to partner with the state on transportation improvements.
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REQUESTER_ROLE (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Which of the following best describes your role?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 50, nullable: true, editable: true, Coded Values: [Local elected official or staff: Local elected official or staff], [MPO or RPO staff: MPO or RPO staff])
PROJECT_REQUEST_TYPE (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Is this request to initiate a project to be considered in TDOT's updated 10-Year Plan or to accelerate a project in the existing 10-Year Plan?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 100, nullable: true, editable: true, Coded Values: [Accelerate a project: Accelerate a project], [Initiate a project: Initiate a project])
PROJECT_PARTNERSHIP_TYPE (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: How do you intend to partner with TDOT for this project?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 50, nullable: true, editable: true)
n_PartnershipType (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: By selecting "State Infrastructure Fund (SIF) loan," you are indicating interest in this program. As your submission is evaluated, TDOT will contact you about the SIF application process and relevant deadlines for SPP concurrence will be communicated., SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 255, nullable: true, editable: true)
PIN (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: What is the project's TDOT PIN?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 10, nullable: true, editable: true)
PROJECT_TERMINI (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Please provide the intended termini for this project., SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 250, nullable: true, editable: true)
PROJECT_LEAD_AGENCY (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Lead Agency of Project, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 100, nullable: true, editable: true)
PROJECT_MANAGEMENT (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Who do you contemplate managing this project? (i.e., city, county, TDOT), SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 100, nullable: true, editable: true, Coded Values: [TDOT: TDOT], [Local Agency: Local Agency])
COUNTY_CITY_NAME (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Please indicate the local jurisdiction or jurisdictions in which the proposed project falls., SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 255, nullable: true, editable: true)
MPO_RPO_NAME (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: What MPO or RPO does the proposed project fall?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 50, nullable: true, editable: true)
MPO_RPO_CONSULT (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Have you consulted with your MPO or RPO on this submission?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 5, nullable: true, editable: true, Coded Values: [Yes: Yes], [No: No])
PLANNING_STUDY_DESCRIPTION (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Describe any planning or study work completed for the proposed project., SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 1000, nullable: true, editable: true)
PROJECT_PHASE (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Which Project Phases are you requesting assistance?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 60, nullable: true, editable: true)
PE_COMPLETED (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Has Preliminary Engineering (PE) work for this project been completed?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 255, nullable: true, editable: true, Coded Values: [Yes: Yes], [No: No])
PE_REMAINING_COST (type: esriFieldTypeInteger, alias: What is the estimated cost to complete Preliminary Engineering (PE) work for this project?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, nullable: true, editable: true)
PE_REMAINING_COST_YEAR (type: esriFieldTypeInteger, alias: What year is the Preliminary Engineering (PE) estimate from?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, nullable: true, editable: true)
PE_REMAINING_COST_VALIDATED (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Has the PE cost estimate been validated by TDOT within the last fiscal year?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 5, nullable: true, editable: true, Coded Values: [Yes: Yes], [No: No])
PE_REMAINING_COST_VALID_INFO (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Which division completed the PE cost estimate request?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 100, nullable: true, editable: true)
n_PEEstimate (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: TDOT highly encourages you to initiate a cost estimate for this project; please contact Brian Hurst at Brian.Hurst@tn.gov to initiate this request., SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 255, nullable: true, editable: true)
ROW_COMPLETED (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Has Right-of-Way (ROW) work for this project been completed?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 5, nullable: true, editable: true, Coded Values: [Yes: Yes], [No: No])
ROW_REMAINING_COST (type: esriFieldTypeInteger, alias: What is the estimated cost to complete Right-of-Way (ROW) work for this project?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, nullable: true, editable: true)
ROW_REMAINING_COST_YEAR (type: esriFieldTypeInteger, alias: What year is the Right-of-Way (ROW) estimate from?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, nullable: true, editable: true)
ROW_REMAINING_COST_VALIDATED (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Has the ROW cost estimate been validated by TDOT within the last 12-months?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 5, nullable: true, editable: true, Coded Values: [Yes: Yes], [No: No])
n_ROWEstimate (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: TDOT highly encourages you to initiate a cost estimate for this project; please contact Brian Hurst at Brian.Hurst@tn.gov to initiate this request., SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 255, nullable: true, editable: true)
CON_REMAINING_COST (type: esriFieldTypeInteger, alias: What is the estimated cost to complete Construction (CON) work for this project?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, nullable: true, editable: true)
CON_REMAINING_COST_YEAR (type: esriFieldTypeInteger, alias: What year is the Construction (CON) estimate from?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, nullable: true, editable: true)
CON_REMAINING_COST_VALIDATED (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Has the CON cost estimate been validated by TDOT within the last 12-months, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 5, nullable: true, editable: true, Coded Values: [Yes: Yes], [No: No])
CON_REMAINING_COST_VALID_INFO (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Which division completed the CON cost estimate request?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 100, nullable: true, editable: true)
n_CONEstimate (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: TDOT highly encourages you to initiate a cost estimate for this project; please contact Brian Hurst at Brian.Hurst@tn.gov to initiate this request., SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 255, nullable: true, editable: true)
PRIOR_FUNDING_TDOT (type: esriFieldTypeInteger, alias: How much TDOT funding has already been expended on this project?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, nullable: true, editable: true)
PRIOR_FUNDING_NONTDOT (type: esriFieldTypeInteger, alias: How much non-TDOT funding has already been expended on this project?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, nullable: true, editable: true)
PRIOR_FUNDING_SOURCE (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Please provide the sources of all previously expended funding for this project., SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 1000, nullable: true, editable: true)
FUTURE_FUNDING_AMOUNT (type: esriFieldTypeInteger, alias: Please provide a total for committed future funding for this project., SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, nullable: true, editable: true)
FUTURE_FUNDING_PHASE (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: What phases will the committed future funding be utilized for?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 1000, nullable: true, editable: true)
FUTURE_FUNDING_PE_YR (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: What year will total commited future funding become available for Premliinary Engineering (PE)?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 255, nullable: true, editable: true)
FUTURE_FUNDING_ROW_YR (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: What year will total commited future funding become available for Right-of-Way (ROW)?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 255, nullable: true, editable: true)
FUTURE_FUNDING_CON_YR (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: What year will total commited future funding become available Construction (CON)?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 255, nullable: true, editable: true)
FUTURE_FUNDING_SOURCE (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Please provide the sources of all committed future funding for this project., SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 1000, nullable: true, editable: true)
n_RequestedTDOTFunding (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: How much funding is being requested from TDOT to complete this project, not including the local contribution?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 255, nullable: true, editable: true)
REQUESTED_TDOT_FUNDING_PE_YR (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: What is the year for the Requested TDOT Funding - Preliminary Engineering (PE)?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 255, nullable: true, editable: true)
REQUESTED_TDOT_FUNDING_ROW_YR (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: What is the year for requested TDOT Funding - Preliminary Engineering (ROW)?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 255, nullable: true, editable: true)
REQUESTED_TDOT_FUNDING_CON_YR (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: What is the year for requested TDOT Funding - Preliminary Engineering (CON)?, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 255, nullable: true, editable: true)
OTHER_INFO (type: esriFieldTypeString, alias: Provide any other information here., SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, length: 1000, nullable: true, editable: true)