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Additionally, the town’s primary east- town’s engineering department can presented Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at the
west artery, Kingston Pike, runs parallel to override a scheduled plan if needed. These 85th Annual Conference of the Tennessee
the most congested segment of interstate overrides can be done from the comfort Municipal League (TML) held at the
in Tennessee, with many commuters of Farragut Town Hall rather than having Chattanooga Convention Center.
using Kingston Pike as a detour to avoid to visit signal boxes in person. Major To help with ongoing revitalization
the interstate. In a domino effect, four intersections also are monitored from of its downtown area, the city of Pulaski
nearby traffic signals on Kingston Pike cameras at town hall, allowing problems to has upgraded water lines and enhanced
have become focal points for community be quickly spotted and corrected. streetscapes with curbs, gutters, and
congestion. “Our ability to be notified of intersection sidewalks. The city also introduced the
Town leaders knew that by managing issues occurs much more quickly than seasonal “Skating on the Square” event
traffic signals, they could better control before,” Assistant Town Engineer Eric in the winter that boosted local business
congestion and the resulting air quality Schindler said. “The system increases the activity, and fostered family-friendly
issues from idling vehicles. This process chance to catch issues early and fix them community engagement downtown.
began in 2016 when Farragut’s engineering before motorists notice them.” Tourism and business downtown are
department applied for and received The entire project was completed in 2025 further promoted through collaboration
a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality with residents and commuters noticing a with the Visit Pulaski tourism initiative and
(CMAQ) grant through the Tennessee difference. Officials have received positive Main Street Pulaski program.
Department of Transportation (TDOT). feedback from motorists. Data shows that The city has also made notable
Funding from the grant program travel times have improved at peak hours investments in parks and recreation,
was used to install an Advanced Traffic in both east and westbound lanes. including new tennis and pickleball courts
Management System (ATMS) on all at Magazine Road Park in partnership
26 traffic signals in the town. Town Pulaski Receives Tennessee with the University of Tennessee
Engineer Darryl Smith had never used an Municipal League Award Southern. Following the decline of a
ATMS before, but upon learning about decades-old swimming pool, the city
the opportunity through consultants, for Small City Progress decided to recreate the area’s first splash
he thought such a system would serve Through working with local educational park on the site.
Farragut well. TDOT approved the project institutions, civic groups, and private To enhance local public safety, the city of
in April 2017, which covered 100% of partners, the city of Pulaski has made Pulaski collaborated with the Giles County
installation cost. significant improvements in areas of Sheriff’s Department to install Flock Safety
Extensive research into traffic patterns at infrastructure, housing, community cameras at four key intersections in the city.
each intersection (and how they could be engagement, tourism, and economic License plate recognition technology helps
improved), resulted in timing plans at each development. identify stolen vehicles, track criminals,
signal, allowing for the most efficient traffic In recognition for concerted efforts by and deter criminal activity with real-time
flow during the day. Multiple timing plans city officials to improve the quality of life data. The city has also worked with Pulaski
also allow for situations such as interstate and city services through collaboration Electric and Sain Associates to implement
closures, traffic accidents, and other and positive engagement, TML is proud to new traffic signals with pedestrian prompts
anomalies that may impact traffic. present the city of Pulaski with an award and equipment to improve pedestrian
The system also allows centralized for Small City Progress. The award was safety in key areas.
control over each signal, meaning the The city has collaborated with the
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
(TCAT) to break ground on the new
TCAT Pulaski, which will bring
expanded programs in the transportation,
cosmetology, health services, and technical
fields to the area. This $30 million project
will bring more students to the area and
enhance local workforce development.
The University of Tennessee Southern is
entering its fifth year of development in
Pulaski and is also collaborating with the
city to encourage growth of its student
body through local amenities, businesses,
and support.
In 2022, Pulaski secured a $640,000
grant from the U.S. Economic
Development Administration to construct
a new water boosting station supporting
the Dan Speer Industrial Park South. This
The intersection of Campbell Station Road and Kingston Pike is one of the busiest in Farragut. New traffic project, matched with $160,000 in local
management has significantly decreased wait times. Continued on page 10

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