What this tracks
This dataset maps designated “no mow” zones along interstates, state routes, and locally owned NHS routes in Tennessee, marked by official “do not mow” signage.
Why it matters to you
If you own property adjacent to a Tennessee highway, this data tells you whether roadside maintenance crews will mow near your land or leave vegetation undisturbed. For businesses relying on highway visibility, it reveals where tall grass might block signage. Landscapers can check if their maintenance contracts overlap with state-managed no-mow areas to avoid fines.
How to read this data
COUNTY_NAME — The county where the no-mow zone is located (e.g., “Shelby”).
ROUTE — The highway identifier (e.g., “I0040” for I-40).
LOC_DESC — Which side of the road the zone is on (e.g., “Right”).
BEG_LOG/END_LOG — The mile marker range where mowing is prohibited (e.g., 0 to 0.185 means no mowing for the first 0.185 miles from the route’s start).
Try it yourself
Check if your nearest highway exit has no-mow zones by searching TDOT’s transportation maps for your route number (like I0040) and cross-referencing the mile markers in this dataset.