An earlier, colder and snowier winter season has the Tennessee Department of Transportation implementing new strategies to conserve resources during snow and ice removal operations. Winter weather started affecting Tennessee roads in November of last year and TDOT’s arsenal of salt is being used at a faster rate than our supplier can replenish reserves.

The winter weather might be slowing down us amateur drivers, but it’s not giving the pros any problems.

Here’s more information from MATA:

“At this time, there are no major weather related detours or delays in the MATA service area. Fixed route, MATAplus and trolley service are running at this time.”