Region 1

7345 Region Lane 
Knoxville, TN 37914 
Phone: 865.594.2400
Fax: 865.594.2642

Steve Borden is the Director/Assistant Chief Engineer of Region 1, located in Knoxville. It is his responsibility to direct department operations throughout the 24-county East Tennessee region. Major areas of operational responsibilities are highway maintenance and repair, construction engineering, traffic and highway marking, bridge repair and inspection, state aid program and administration, materials and tests, highway beautification, environmental planning, and office administration, including personnel matters.