What this tracks
This dataset records stretches of Tennessee roads that lack shoulders, including interstates, state routes, and locally owned NHS routes.
Why it matters to you
If you’re planning a bike trip or driving a wide-load vehicle through Tennessee, this data tells you exactly where roads have no shoulder—so you can avoid unsafe stretches or plan alternate routes. For example, knowing that I-75 in Hamilton County has a no-shoulder section (sample ROUTE: I0075) helps truckers reroute before hitting tight spots.
How to read this data
ROUTE — The road identifier (e.g., I0075 for Interstate 75).
FEAT_DESC — Confirms the feature is a “No Shoulder” section.
LOC_DESC — Which side of the road lacks a shoulder (e.g., “Right”).
BEG_LOG and END_LOG — The start and end mile markers of the no-shoulder stretch (e.g., 0.068 to 0.222).
Try it yourself
Check if your regular commute route (like I-24 or State Route 33) has no-shoulder sections by searching the dataset for the ROUTE number.