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City Council - July 23, 2026
Published: Jul 23, 2026
Cherry Lane Extension Phase 3: Council Approves Amendment for Design and Right-of-Way Phases
The council approved Amendment Number Five for the Cherry Lane Extension Phase 3. This amendment updates funding exhibits and extends the project completion date for the design and right-of-way phases to June 30, 2027. The construction phase is being removed from this amendment as it will be handled in separate contracts. The revised exhibits reflect current funding allocations for preliminary engineering, design, and right-of-way acquisition. The amendment does not alter the scope of work but is necessary to maintain eligibility for federal participation and allow sufficient time for project completion and reimbursement closure. [cite: 309-332]
City Council Approves Construction Agreement with TDOT for Cherry Lane Extension Phase 3 Interchange
The council addressed the Cherry Lane Extension Phase 3 construction agreement with TDOT. This project involves constructing a new five-lane roadway from Broad Street to Sulphur Springs, including a new interchange at I-840. The agreement specifically covers Phase 3B, the construction of the interchange at Cherry Lane and I-840. Phase 3A will cover construction from the interchange to Sulphur Springs Road, and Phase 3C from the interchange to Broad Street. Under the agreement, the city will manage construction and be eligible for reimbursement of federal and state transportation funds per TDOT guidelines. Funding includes federal highways, federal surface transportation block grant, and national highway performance program funds. The total estimated project funding through this agreement exceeds $52 million, comprising federal, state, and local contributions. Notably, $14.5 million in HHPP funding was awarded to the city from TDOT's statewide partnership program. The estimated $52.7 million for construction includes approximately $37.8 million in federal funding, $1.45 million in state funding, and $19.2 million in local funding, which includes a $14.5 million local construction contribution. All local match funding is included in the CIP program and will be reimbursed per the agreement. [cite: 242-299]
Cherry Lane Phase 3: Council Approves Amendment for Additional Engineering Services
The council approved Amendment Number Four for Cherry Lane Phase 3. This amendment provides for additional engineering services to complete project design, right-of-way certification, and coordination activities. These services include updates to right-of-way documentation, storm water permitting, utility coordination, environmental and NEPA re-evaluations, traffic control plan revisions to meet TDOT requirements, geotechnical plan updates, and resolution of FHWA and TDOT review comments related to the interchange's safety design and analysis. The amendment increases the contract amount by $195,772, bringing the total contract value to $100 million. This increase is less than 3% of the total project cost. The Mayor expressed gratitude to the legal department for their assistance throughout the right-of-way phase. [cite: 340-373]
City Council Approves Three Beer Permit Applications
The council considered three beer permit applications. These included a new restaurant permit at 2227 Oldport Parkway, and ownership/name change permits for gas stations at 2840 Middle Tennessee Boulevard and 728 Memorial Boulevard. All applicants were found to meet the city's requirements and were recommended for approval, pending final building and code inspections. [cite: 451-462]
City Council Approves Payment of Legal Statements
The council approved payment for two legal statements. No specific details about the statements or their amounts were provided in the transcript excerpt, beyond that they were legal statements requiring payment. [cite: 471-475]
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