Region 1 (Knoxville) SmartWay

The Region 1 Traffic Management Center (TMC) that monitors traffic operations and communications is located in Knoxville in east Tennessee. The Region 1 TMC operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the following equipment and resources.

TMC Operators20 
HELP Operators14 
HELP Vehicles  
IT Technicians  
Interstate Miles (SmartWay)86 
Interstate Miles (HELP Routes)52 
CCTV Cameras111 
Dynamic Message Signs (DMS)31 
Radar Detection Sensors (RDS)118 
Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) Transmitters20 
HAR Signs w/ Beacons33 
Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS)5 
Wall Monitors24 
PCCTV5 
OVDS6 

updated: 2/28/2024