How This Upgrade Benefits Nashville
Nashville’s LED streetlight conversion is delivering citywide improvements in safety, reliability, and environmental performance. By replacing aging fixtures with long-lasting LEDs and reducing uplight across the city, this project lowers energy use, cuts maintenance needs, and creates a safer nighttime environment for residents. The result is a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient lighting system that supports both Vision Zero and DarkSky goals while reducing the workload on NES crews.
Environmental & Operational Impact
Safety & Visibility Improvements
Improved nighttime visibility for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists
More consistent, uniform lighting across neighborhoods
Supports Nashville’s Vision Zero safety initiatives
Early NDOT data indicates reductions in crashes after LED installation
Where We Are Today
Current Completion Status
What’s Ahead
2025 Focus
Remaining roadway conversions
Interstate progress (I-440, Briley Pkwy, I-65)
Decorative fixture procurement plus installation
Continued smart-node and controls rollout
Early 2026
Final interstate installations (I-65N, I-24N)
Downtown decorative fixture conversion
Final punch-list and closeout
Estimated Project Completion: Fall 2026