What this tracks
This dataset records ownership, classification, and administrative details for every road segment in Tennessee, including county-level routes and urban/rural designations.
Why it matters to you
Knowing whether your street is maintained by the county or state helps predict snow plow priority and repair timelines. If you’re opening a business, the functional class (like “Rural Local”) shows whether truck deliveries can easily access your location. Homebuyers can check if a road is state-aided (potentially better maintained) before purchasing property near it.
How to read this data
RTE_NME — Official road name like “SANDYS CAMP RD.”
FUNC_CLASS — Road importance (sample: “Rural Local” vs “Urban Principal Arterial”)
GOVT_CTRL — Which agency maintains it (sample: “County Highway Agency”)
RS_BEG_LOG_MLE/RS_END_LOG_MLE — Where the segment starts/ends (sample: 0 to 1.263 miles)
Where this leaves you
This dataset doesn’t let you look anything up by your address, but it’s still a window into how the state operates. Read it to understand the scope of the program and what the official records contain; the state’s own interactive map (linked on this page) shows the locations involved.