Strategic Planning, Research & Innovation Division

James K. Polk Building, Suite 300
505 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 770-1773
Fax: (615) 532-5988

Julie J. Carmean
Director 
Julie.J.Carmean@tn.gov

The Strategic Planning, Research & Innovation division sets TDOT’s strategic direction, administers the Research Program, and fosters innovations in pursuit of excellence.  This division’s processes are divided between our Strategic Planning Office and our Research & Innovation Office.

The Strategic Planning Office collaborates with other divisions across the department to manage the 4-Year Strategic Plan, Annual Customer Focused Government (CFG) Plans, and TDOT performance reporting. Additional office reporting includes Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Transportation Performance Management.

The Research & Innovation Office oversees TDOT’s Research Program, the identification of innovations, and other transportation research initiatives. This team plans, conducts, monitors, reviews, and coordinates the selection and completion of transportation research projects supported by TDOT. This office aims to enhance Tennessee’s transportation system through high-quality research that leads to the adoption of efficient technologies, innovations, and best practices.