What this tracks
This dataset shows which sections of Tennessee highways are maintained by volunteer groups through the Adopt-A-Highway program.
Why it matters to you
If you’re frustrated by litter on your regular commute or near your business, this data tells you whether a volunteer group is already responsible for cleaning that stretch of road. For community organizations, it reveals opportunities to adopt unclaimed highway sections—Tennessee provides cleanup supplies and recognition signs in exchange for quarterly cleanups. Knowing which groups maintain specific routes also helps residents report persistent litter problems to the right volunteers.
How to read this data
NBR_RTE — The highway identifier (like “SR050” for State Route 50).
BEGIN_LOG_MILE and END_LOG_MILE — The exact mile markers where the adopted section starts and ends (e.g., 17.7 to 20.0 means the group cleans from mile marker 17.7 to 20).
COUNTY — The county number where the adopted section is located (e.g., “41” for Sevier County).
Try it yourself
Check if your daily commute route has an Adopt-A-Highway group by searching for your highway number (like I-40 or SR331) in the dataset. If it’s unclaimed, your neighborhood association could apply to adopt it.