Turns out, relief is coming for drivers at one of Sumner County’s busiest, most troublesome intersections

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Traffic at the intersection of New Shackle Island Road and Old Drakes Creek Road in Sumner County is a daily reality — mornings, evenings and even Sundays.

According to crash data I obtained from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, since the start of 2025, there have been 23 crashes at the intersection. Nearly half of those crashes caused injuries, leaving 16 people hurt.

Todd Boyte has lived around the corner for nearly 20 years…

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