Maintenance Division - Ferry Services
James K. Polk Bulding, Suite400
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615.741.2027
Fax: 615.532.5995
The State of Tennessee is responsible for the operation of two ferries:
- The Benton-Houston ferry runs across the Tennessee River between Benton and Houston Counties. It’s located approximately 2.35 miles west of McKinnon in Houston County on SR-147.
- The Cumberland City Ferry operates across the Cumberland River. It’s located in Cumberland City on State Route 46 in Stewart County.
The ferries (tugs and barges) are owned by the State of Tennessee and operated by River Marine Service, Inc. located in Clarksville, TN 37043. The Contractor operates the ferries 365 days per year. Captains and Deckhands have the required state, federal and USCG certifications and licenses to perform their duties.
| HOURS OF OPERATION: | |
| Monday thru Friday – 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time | |
| Saturday and Sunday - 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time | |
| CROSSING FEES: | |
| Automobile, passengers and driver | $1.00 |
| Automobile trailer in county | $0.75 |
| Automobile trailer out of county | $1.50 |
| Person, each on foot | $0.50 |
| Truck or bus including trailers | $1.50 |
| Motorcycle and driver in county | $0.75 |
| Motorcycle and driver out of county | $1.00 |
| At Benton-Houston Ferry residents of Houston, Benton, Stewart and Henry Counties | $0.75 |
| At Cumberland City residents of Montgomery, Stewart and Houston Counties | $0.75 |
| All official governmental vehicles are exempt from paying any crossing fee. | |
