Commission to send letter to TDOT about four lane traffic jams

It’s often a real slow-go in the afternoon from I-75 through LaFollette

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Traffic problems on the four-lane were once again briefly discussed at Monday’s County Commission workshop.

Commissioners plan to vote on sending a letter to the Tennessee Department of Transportation and to the governor regarding the traffic problems that plague Caryville through LaFollette.

Commissioner Rusty Orick will be carrying this item.

Chairman Johnny Bruce said he had multiple people still calling him complaining about traffic. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-05/12/2026-6AM)