Plan to join local professionals on one of four technical tours offered on Monday and Tuesday. Because space is limited, advance registration is recommended. Transportation will be provided to all tour sites and there is no additional charge for any tour. For information regarding technical tours, contact Houston Daugherty at (865) 560-9622 or hdaugherty@ssr-inc.com.

Monday, April 23
10:00am - 12:00pm

University of Tennessee's
Neyland Stadium

Come tour the 104,079 seat Neyland Stadium – it's the largest football stadium in the South and the third-largest college stadium in the country. Neyland has undergone 16 additions/renovations since the West stands, seating 3,200, were built in 1921.
 

Monday, April 23
1:30 - 4:00pm

McGhee Tyson Airport

In addition to a tour of the 2,800 acre airport campus, this tour will highlight some non-traditional aspects of the facility. Included will be discussions of partnerships in other transportation projects like road widening and greenways, light rail mobility, satellite parking, and private office space on airport property.
 

Tuesday, April 24
10:00 - 11:30am

SmartFIX 40 Interstate Project

SmartFIX40 is an accelerated construction process used by TDOT to speed up the construction and repair of highways and bridges. The SmartFIX process involves a short-term, total road or bridge closure during a project. This provides ample space for work crews to do their jobs and the freedom to work around the clock without time limitations. This drastically reduces the time it takes to finish a project and the long-term inconvenience to motorists. Come see this unique construction method in action! 
 

National Transportation Research Center

The National Transportation Research Center has one of the most diverse concentrations of transportation researchers in the United States. The purpose of NTRC is to work on national and regional transportation issues and develop and evaluate advanced transportation systems. Visitors will see current research in areas of  fuels, engines, and emissions, hazardous materials packaging, Geographic Information Systems, and heavy vehicle safety. Don' miss the drop testing of packaging for hazardous materials weighing from 100 to 20,000 lbs, crush testing of hazardous materials packaging by dropping an 1100 lb weight from 30 ft, liquid penetrant, or X-ray analysis! NOTE: Due to security issues, advance registration is required.