CITY OF BARTLETT

Definition

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) historically offers grant funding for municipalities for street paving, ADA improvements, road improvements, and walking trails.  The City of Bartlett has approved funding for multiple projects to be completed in The Qualifying Period (TIP) funding cycle. These projects provide an 80% match to be paid by TDOT, with the City covering the remaining 20%.

Analysis

The following projects are currently approved for funding: 

1. Fletcher Creek Walking Trail Phase 3 - The design phase has been completed for Fletcher Creek Walking Trail Phase 3. The City is currently coordinating with TDOT to rebid due to errors in the original bidding process. New bidding information has been submitted to TDOT as of mid- February 2026.Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026.

2. Fletcher Creek Walking Trail Phase 4 - The City is also currently in the design process for Fletcher Creek Walking Trail Phase 4. This is approximately 75% complete at this time.  It will soon be submitted to TDOT for their review.

3. Fletcher Creek Walking Trail Phase 5 - Approved for TIP26-29 by local MPO, awaiting federal obligation.  This Phase will require ROW acquisition.

4. Repaving Brunswick Road, Elmore Park Road, and Elmore Road- The ROW plans and checklist have been uploaded to e-Grants and we are waiting on TDOT approval.  

5. Repaving of St. Elmo, Billy Maher, and Old Brownsville Road- Currently in NEPA phase, approximately 25% complete, estimated TDOT approval for NEPA in May 2026.  

6. ADA improvements-  NEPA approved, waiting on NTP to Design phase. 

7. Repaving Kirby-Whitten Road- Approval for TIP26-29 by local MPO, awaiting federal obligation.