Topography, Geology, Weather & Water

With so many roads to travel on throughout Tennessee, it’s rare that one would give much thought to what engineering marvels they actually are. Tennessee’s geography, topography, water and weather all vary from region to region, creating unique challenges to solve as roads are built and maintained.…

Stagecoach Roads to Interstates in Tennessee

Roads have been an instrumental part of human history for thousands of years. From the first paved Roman roads that crisscrossed Europe, to the modern-day interstate, the history of the road is crucial to our own stories. That is certainly the case for Tennessee as we take a deep dive into the hist…

Crisis on the Memphis Bridge

Bridges are everyday parts of our lives that we often take for granted, but when one goes down, we notice their significant impact. That is where this episode of Highway See begins. On May 11, 2021, a routine inspection of the Hernando de Soto Bridge, which spans the mighty Mississippi River in Mem…

Tennessee's Roads from Origin to the Automobile

Long before the modern convenience of many miles of well maintained asphalt roads, a “road” was a different thing altogether. So far on Highway See we’ve covered a big picture of the history of Tennessee’s road system. With that in mind, now it is time to start diving into the answers to one crucia…

The History of Tennessee’s Road System

Highway See is brought to you by the Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance, which advocates for sustainable funding for road-building and other infrastructure needs in the state. TIA works with public and private interests to promote “safety, mobility, economic competitiveness, and overall quality of l…

Highway See - Trailer

How did we get our roads? What prompted their creation? What effort goes into maintaining them? This is Highway See. In every episode, we’ll answer those questions and get you to “see” Tennessee’s highway system for the engineering marvel that it is. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google…