It is the intent of the general assembly to:

(1) Develop a permanent roadside landscaping program within the department of transportation with emphasis on wildflower preservation and propagation;

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 54-5-1202

  • Department: means the department of transportation. See Tennessee Code 54-5-103
  • Highway: includes public bridges and may be held equivalent to the words "county way" "county road" or "state road". See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(2) Beautify the state‘s roadways and enhance the aesthetics of the state’s highway system while reducing maintenance costs; and
(3) Make the public more aware of the state’s landscape diversity and improve environmental quality along the roadways.