Thursday, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced the launch of its Rural Service Patrol (RSP) in Region 1 in East Tennessee, marking the next phase of a statewide expansion to bring HELP incident response to rural interstate corridors. This launch provides dedicated roadside assistance, expedited clearance support, and enhanced safety coverage in Tennessee’s heavily traveled rural areas.
Currently, TDOT’s HELP trucks patrol the state’s four largest urban areas: Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. The Rural Service Patrol will be fully deployed statewide by this Summer, ultimately covering more than 870 miles of rural interstate.
Region 1 Overview:…