State Representative Seeks Comptroller Probe into $9.2 Billion I-24 Toll Lane Contract

Nashville, TN, September 8, 2026 —

State Representative John Ray Clemmons has formally requested that the Tennessee Comptroller’s office initiate an investigation into the $9.2 billion contract for the I-24 Choice Lanes toll lanes. The contract was awarded to a company named Drive-TN.

This development follows a statement from the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office indicating that it does not possess the authority to conduct such an inquiry. Representative Clemmons expressed his concerns regarding the contract award, specifically highlighting that former state officials have reportedly joined Drive-TN. The contract in question is a long-term, 50-year deal.

The request for an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller signifies a move to bring oversight to the significant public infrastructure project. The I-24 Choice Lanes project involves substantial financial commitments and impacts a major transportation corridor.

The concerns raised by Representative Clemmons point to potential issues surrounding the integrity of the bidding and awarding process for this extensive toll lane project. The involvement of former state officials with the company that secured the contract is a key point of contention.

Details regarding the specifics of the alleged conflicts of interest or the exact roles of the former state officials within Drive-TN were not elaborated upon in the provided summary. The contractor’s name, Drive-TN, and the value of the contract, $9.2 billion, are publicly stated figures. The duration of the awarded deal is 50 years.

Story summarized from the original created by Stacey Cameron on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.

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