Bridging the Gap: The Push for the Rocky Fork Road I-24 Interchange

Jan 22, 2026 at 11:11 am by Producer



In this episode, Bryan Barrett sits down with State Representative Mike Sparks to discuss a pivotal meeting between Governor Bill Lee, the Smyrna State Delegation, and Town of Smyrna officials. The conversation centers on a formal request for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to integrate a functional design for a new interchange at Rocky Fork Road and I-24 into the upcoming I-24 Choice Lanes Project.

Representative Sparks provides inside details on why local leaders believe this $40 million project is a "now or never" necessity for Middle Tennessee. They explore how this interchange would serve as a vital link between Rutherford and Williamson Counties, connecting Smyrna to Franklin while relieving heavy traffic pressure on I-65 and existing I-24 exits. Tune in to hear how this project aims to support over 5,200 proposed new homes, upcoming school complexes, and 310 acres of planned commercial growth in the region.





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