Gov. Lee Cuts Ribbon for Taylor Bridge Reopening in Washington County

Gov. Lee cuts ribbon for Taylor Bridge reopening in Washington County

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee visited the region Friday to cut the ribbon on Washington County's Taylor Bridge. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reopened the bridge Saturday, nearly 8 months after the rising waters of the Nolichucky River tore through it. Governor Lee was accompanied by TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley, representatives Rebecca Alexander, Tim Hicks, and Rusty Crowe, as well as Washingt…

State and local officials dedicate new Taylor Bridge

Gov. Bill Lee described the noise from a motorcycle and other vehicles crossing the Alfred A. Taylor Bridge on Friday as “a sweet sound.”