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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Tennessee Toll Roads Complete Guide: Toll-Free Interstate System 2025}}
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{{#seo:|description=Complete 2025 guide to Tennessee toll roads and highways. Tennessee has NO toll roads - all interstates I-40, I-65, I-75, I-24 are toll-free. Plan your journey.}}
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Toll-Free Interstate Highway System<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 1,233 miles of Interstate Highways (all toll-free)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> N/A - No tolls collected<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Standard interstate highways, TNSmartWay traffic management<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)
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== Tennessee toll roads ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, Tennessee has NO toll roads, toll bridges, or toll tunnels. The entire Tennessee interstate system and state highway network operates toll-free, making it one of 12 US states without any toll facilities.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Tennessee drivers can travel the entire state on major interstates I-40, I-65, I-75, I-24, and I-81 without paying any tolls. This includes routes through Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Tennessee continues to maintain its toll-free policy with ongoing infrastructure improvements funded through federal and state taxes. The state operates the "Senator Albert Gore Sr. Memorial Interstate System" with 1,233 miles of toll-free interstates.</p>
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Currently, '''no toll roads exist in Tennessee'''. You can drive across the entire state without any tag transponder or concern of missed toll.  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Tennessee operates one of the most comprehensive toll-free interstate networks in the United States, connecting all major cities and serving as a crucial transportation corridor for the southeastern United States.</p>
  
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You can calculate your trip's gas expenses in Tennessee using our free gas calculator.
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Length in TN</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">455.28 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Toll-Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">I-65</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">121.71 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Nashville, Franklin, Columbia</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Toll-Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-75</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">161.86 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Chattanooga, Knoxville, Cleveland</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Toll-Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">I-24</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">185.34 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Nashville, Clarksville, Chattanooga</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Toll-Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-81</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">75.66 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">I-26</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">51.43 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Johnson City, Kingsport</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Toll-Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">12.28 miles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Memphis (shortest in TN)</td>
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== How to pay toll in Tennessee ==
 
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Though no toll roads exist in Tennessee, depending on your route, you might have to pay toll while traveling to other US states. You cannot pay tolls by cash or coins on all toll roads in USA. To save time on people having to stop to pay cash, many toll road gantries have electronic tag readers. Check out the [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/toll-tags-states-usa list of states that charge tolls and their payment methods].
 
  
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You can calculate accurate trip costs - which includes both tolls and fuel expenses - to travel across the US states using '''TollGuru Trip Calculator'''. It also shows the cheapest, fastest and other optimal routes to your destination along with toll plaza(s) location enroute, payment methods and more.  
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Auxiliary Interstate Highways (All Toll-Free)</h3>
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<li>I-155 (Memphis area connector)</li>
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<li>I-240 (Memphis inner loop)</li>
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<li>I-269 (Memphis outer loop)</li>
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<li>I-275 (Knoxville bypass)</li>
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<li>I-440 (Nashville bypass)</li>
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<li>I-640 (Knoxville connector)</li>
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<li>I-840 (Nashville southern bypass)</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Tennessee's transportation philosophy emphasizes free highway access funded through:</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Federal Funding:</strong></p>
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<li>Federal Highway Trust Fund allocations</li>
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<li>Federal Aid Highway Act support</li>
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<li>Interstate Highway System funding</li>
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<li>Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act resources</li>
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<li>Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) budget</li>
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<li>Motor fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees</li>
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<li>State transportation bonds</li>
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<li>General revenue allocations</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">3. Traffic Management:</strong></p>
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<li>TNSmartWay traffic information system</li>
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<li>Tennessee 511 traveler information</li>
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<li>Real-time traffic monitoring</li>
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<li>Dynamic message signs and cameras</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Interstate Highway Development:</strong></p>
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<li>First Interstate segment: I-65 near Alabama border (November 15, 1958)</li>
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<li>First major completion: I-40 Memphis to Nashville (July 24, 1966)</li>
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<li>Final mainline completion: I-40, I-75, I-81 segments (December 20, 1974)</li>
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<li>Last segment completed: I-440 Nashville (April 3, 1987)</li>
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<li>Named "Senator Albert Gore Sr. Memorial Interstate System"</li>
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<li>Gore Sr. co-sponsored the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956</li>
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<li>Tennessee allocated 1,047.6 miles initially (now 1,233 miles)</li>
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<li>All segments built and maintained toll-free</li>
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<li>Ongoing I-40 improvements through Nashville</li>
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<li>I-65 expansion projects in Davidson County</li>
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<li>I-75 upgrades in Hamilton and Knox counties</li>
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<li>Smart traffic management system implementation</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">East-West Corridor (I-40 - "Music Highway"):</strong></p>
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<li>Memphis to Nashville: 210 miles (toll-free)</li>
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<li>Nashville to Knoxville: 180 miles (toll-free)</li>
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<li>Knoxville to North Carolina: 65 miles (toll-free)</li>
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<li>Connects Tennessee's three largest cities</li>
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<li>I-65: Alabama to Kentucky through Nashville (toll-free)</li>
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<li>I-75: Georgia to Kentucky through Chattanooga and Knoxville (toll-free)</li>
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<li>I-81: Virginia corridor serving Tri-Cities area (toll-free)</li>
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<li>I-55: Brief segment through Memphis (toll-free)</li>
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<li>Nashville - Six interstate convergence (I-40, I-65, I-24, I-440, I-840)</li>
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<li>Memphis - I-40, I-55, I-240, I-269 network</li>
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<li>Knoxville - I-40, I-75, I-275, I-640 system</li>
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<li>Chattanooga - I-24, I-75 junction</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Tennessee 511 System:</strong></p>
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<li>Dial 511 or 877-244-0065 for travel information</li>
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<li>Real-time traffic conditions and construction updates</li>
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<li>Weather-related road conditions</li>
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<li>Incident reports and alternate route suggestions</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">TNSmartWay Traffic System:</strong></p>
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<li>Live traffic cameras in Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville</li>
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<li>Dynamic message signs on major interstates</li>
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<li>Speed data and incident management</li>
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<li>Social media traffic updates via TDOT Twitter</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">High-Traffic Areas:</strong></p>
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<li>I-40/I-75 in Knoxville: 218,583 vehicles daily (busiest in state)</li>
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<li>I-40 Nashville corridor: Heavy congestion during rush hours</li>
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<li>I-65 Nashville: 10-15 lanes in some sections</li>
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<li>I-40 Memphis: Major freight corridor</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are there any toll roads in Tennessee?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, Tennessee has no toll roads, toll bridges, or toll tunnels. The entire state highway system operates toll-free, including all interstate highways and state routes.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do I need an E-ZPass or toll tag for Tennessee?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need any toll tags or transponders to drive in Tennessee. However, you may need them for neighboring states like Kentucky (some bridges) or when traveling to other toll states.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Will Tennessee ever introduce toll roads?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">There are no current plans for toll roads in Tennessee. The state maintains its commitment to toll-free highways funded through federal and state transportation budgets.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are there tolls on I-40 through Tennessee?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, I-40 is completely toll-free throughout Tennessee's 455 miles, from the Arkansas border to the North Carolina border, including passages through Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What about construction zones on Tennessee highways?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Construction zones remain toll-free. Tennessee uses Tennessee 511 to provide real-time construction information. Work zones may cause delays but never require toll payments.</p>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Limited tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Some tolls</td>
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Tennessee Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Toll-Free Interstate Highway System
Coverage: 1,233 miles of Interstate Highways (all toll-free)
Currency: N/A - No tolls collected
Technology: Standard interstate highways, TNSmartWay traffic management
Operator: Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)

Are There Any Toll Roads in Tennessee? 2025 Update

No, Tennessee has NO toll roads, toll bridges, or toll tunnels. The entire Tennessee interstate system and state highway network operates toll-free, making it one of 12 US states without any toll facilities.

Key Reality: Tennessee drivers can travel the entire state on major interstates I-40, I-65, I-75, I-24, and I-81 without paying any tolls. This includes routes through Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga.

2025 Update: Tennessee continues to maintain its toll-free policy with ongoing infrastructure improvements funded through federal and state taxes. The state operates the "Senator Albert Gore Sr. Memorial Interstate System" with 1,233 miles of toll-free interstates.

Tennessee Interstate Highway System: Complete Network

Tennessee operates one of the most comprehensive toll-free interstate networks in the United States, connecting all major cities and serving as a crucial transportation corridor for the southeastern United States.

Major Interstate Highways (All Toll-Free)

Interstate Length in TN Major Cities Served Toll Status
I-40 455.28 miles Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville Toll-Free
I-65 121.71 miles Nashville, Franklin, Columbia Toll-Free
I-75 161.86 miles Chattanooga, Knoxville, Cleveland Toll-Free
I-24 185.34 miles Nashville, Clarksville, Chattanooga Toll-Free
I-81 75.66 miles Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol Toll-Free
I-26 51.43 miles Johnson City, Kingsport Toll-Free
I-55 12.28 miles Memphis (shortest in TN) Toll-Free

Auxiliary Interstate Highways (All Toll-Free)

  • I-155 (Memphis area connector)
  • I-240 (Memphis inner loop)
  • I-269 (Memphis outer loop)
  • I-275 (Knoxville bypass)
  • I-440 (Nashville bypass)
  • I-640 (Knoxville connector)
  • I-840 (Nashville southern bypass)

Tennessee Highway System: No Tolls Required

Tennessee's transportation philosophy emphasizes free highway access funded through:

1. Federal Funding:

  • Federal Highway Trust Fund allocations
  • Federal Aid Highway Act support
  • Interstate Highway System funding
  • Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act resources

2. State Funding Sources:

  • Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) budget
  • Motor fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees
  • State transportation bonds
  • General revenue allocations

3. Traffic Management:

  • TNSmartWay traffic information system
  • Tennessee 511 traveler information
  • Real-time traffic monitoring
  • Dynamic message signs and cameras

Tennessee Highway History & Development

Interstate Highway Development:

  • First Interstate segment: I-65 near Alabama border (November 15, 1958)
  • First major completion: I-40 Memphis to Nashville (July 24, 1966)
  • Final mainline completion: I-40, I-75, I-81 segments (December 20, 1974)
  • Last segment completed: I-440 Nashville (April 3, 1987)

System Designations:

  • Named "Senator Albert Gore Sr. Memorial Interstate System"
  • Gore Sr. co-sponsored the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956
  • Tennessee allocated 1,047.6 miles initially (now 1,233 miles)
  • All segments built and maintained toll-free

Recent Infrastructure Improvements:

  • Ongoing I-40 improvements through Nashville
  • I-65 expansion projects in Davidson County
  • I-75 upgrades in Hamilton and Knox counties
  • Smart traffic management system implementation

Major Tennessee Travel Routes

East-West Corridor (I-40 - "Music Highway"):

  • Memphis to Nashville: 210 miles (toll-free)
  • Nashville to Knoxville: 180 miles (toll-free)
  • Knoxville to North Carolina: 65 miles (toll-free)
  • Connects Tennessee's three largest cities

North-South Routes:

  • I-65: Alabama to Kentucky through Nashville (toll-free)
  • I-75: Georgia to Kentucky through Chattanooga and Knoxville (toll-free)
  • I-81: Virginia corridor serving Tri-Cities area (toll-free)
  • I-55: Brief segment through Memphis (toll-free)

Metropolitan Area Networks:

  • Nashville - Six interstate convergence (I-40, I-65, I-24, I-440, I-840)
  • Memphis - I-40, I-55, I-240, I-269 network
  • Knoxville - I-40, I-75, I-275, I-640 system
  • Chattanooga - I-24, I-75 junction

Traffic Information & Travel Planning

Tennessee 511 System:

  • Dial 511 or 877-244-0065 for travel information
  • Real-time traffic conditions and construction updates
  • Weather-related road conditions
  • Incident reports and alternate route suggestions

TNSmartWay Traffic System:

  • Live traffic cameras in Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
  • Dynamic message signs on major interstates
  • Speed data and incident management
  • Social media traffic updates via TDOT Twitter

High-Traffic Areas:

  • I-40/I-75 in Knoxville: 218,583 vehicles daily (busiest in state)
  • I-40 Nashville corridor: Heavy congestion during rush hours
  • I-65 Nashville: 10-15 lanes in some sections
  • I-40 Memphis: Major freight corridor

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any toll roads in Tennessee?

No, Tennessee has no toll roads, toll bridges, or toll tunnels. The entire state highway system operates toll-free, including all interstate highways and state routes.

Do I need an E-ZPass or toll tag for Tennessee?

No, you don't need any toll tags or transponders to drive in Tennessee. However, you may need them for neighboring states like Kentucky (some bridges) or when traveling to other toll states.

Will Tennessee ever introduce toll roads?

There are no current plans for toll roads in Tennessee. The state maintains its commitment to toll-free highways funded through federal and state transportation budgets.

Are there tolls on I-40 through Tennessee?

No, I-40 is completely toll-free throughout Tennessee's 455 miles, from the Arkansas border to the North Carolina border, including passages through Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville.

What about construction zones on Tennessee highways?

Construction zones remain toll-free. Tennessee uses Tennessee 511 to provide real-time construction information. Work zones may cause delays but never require toll payments.

Tennessee vs. Neighboring States

State Toll Status Major Toll Facilities Border Crossings
Tennessee Toll-Free None All free
Kentucky Limited tolls Mountain Parkway, some bridges I-65, I-24 free
North Carolina Some tolls Triangle Expressway, I-77 lanes I-40 free
Georgia Express lanes I-75, I-85 express lanes I-75 free
Alabama Limited tolls Baldwin Beach Express I-65 free
Arkansas Toll-Free None I-40 free
Mississippi Toll-Free None I-40 free
Missouri One bridge Lake of Ozarks Bridge I-40 free
Virginia Multiple tolls I-495, I-95 express lanes I-81 free

Planning Your Tennessee Journey

Travel Cost Considerations:

  • No toll costs - only fuel and vehicle maintenance
  • Memphis to Nashville: ~210 miles (3.5 hours) - fuel cost only
  • Nashville to Knoxville: ~180 miles (3 hours) - fuel cost only
  • Cross-state travel: ~455 miles (7 hours) - fuel cost only

Best Travel Times:

  • Avoid Nashville rush hours: 7-9 AM, 4-6 PM
  • I-40 through Nashville: Heaviest traffic in state
  • Weekend travel: Generally lighter traffic
  • Check Tennessee 511 for construction updates

Interstate Connections:

  • Nashville: Only US city with 6 interstate convergences
  • Memphis: Major freight hub with I-40, I-55 junction
  • Knoxville: I-40/I-75 merger through city
  • Chattanooga: I-24/I-75 junction to Atlanta

Useful Links & Resources

Neighboring State Toll Information:

Official Resources:

  • Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT): Highway information
  • Tennessee 511: 877-244-0065 - Real-time travel information
  • TNSmartWay: Live traffic conditions and cameras
  • TDOT Social Media: Twitter updates for traffic conditions

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