For Immediate Release
November 15, 2007 |
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Julie A. Oaks
Public Information Officer
TDOT
Office: 615.741.2331
Mobile: 615.533.7105
Fax: 615.741.9093 |
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TDOT Media Advisory
Tennessee River Ferry Service Begins Tomorrow
Nashville, Tenn. – Representatives from the Tennessee Department
of Transportation (TDOT) will join state and local leaders on
Friday, November 16 for the introduction of ferry service across the
Tennessee River in Benton and Houston Counties.
The event will begin at 9:00 am on the Houston County side of the
Tennessee River, just off State Route 147, and will last
approximately one hour.
| Who: |
TDOT Chief Engineer Paul Degges
TDOT Region 3 Director Winston Gaffron
Sen. Roy Herron
Rep. Butch Borchert
Rep. John Tidwell
Houston & Benton County officials
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| What: |
Ferry Christening and Service
Launch
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| When: |
Friday, November 16
9:00 am
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| Where: |
Houston – Benton County Ferry
Ferry Rd. |
From Nashville: I-40 West to Exit 172, north on Hwy 46, left on
SR 49, left on SR 147, right on Ferry Rd.
From Memphis: I-40 East to Exit 143, north on Hwy 13, left on SR
49, left on SR 147, right on Ferry Rd.
Special Note: A pre-event opening will be held on the Benton
County side of the Tennessee River, and will be followed by the main
grand opening event on the Houston County side. |
