Institute of Transportation Engineers – Tennessee Section (TSITE).
A Community of Transportation Professionals
ABOUT TSITE
Tennessee Section ITE Mission Statement
ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals (ITE) works to improve mobility and safety for all transportation system users, helping to build smart and livable communities. Founded in 1930, ITE is a volunteer-driven association of more than 18,000 engineers, planners, consultants, educators, researchers, technologists, and students working in more than 78 countries.
ITE Tennessee Section (TSITE) is affiliated with the ITE Southern District. We provide opportunities for professional development and community building at the regional and local levels through annual meetings, training, luncheons, and connecting members with area Student Chapters.
TSITE works diligently with ITE Southern District and ITE International to maintain and further enhance our professional organization by developing and supporting safe standards and sound guidelines for the practice of traffic and transportation engineering.
Next event
2026 Tennessee Section ITE Summer Meeting
Wednesday, July 29th to Friday, July 31st
Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg, TN
Please join us for the 2026 TSITE Summer Meeting from Wednesday,July 29th to Friday, July 31st at the Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg, TN.
Some of the highlights of the summer meeting include a welcome reception on Wednesday evening, technical sessions, and the awards banquet and scholarship auction on Thursday evening.
For the third year in a row, Jason Carder is organizing a Sporting Clays event on Wednesday morning before the meeting. He's working with Iron Mountain Sporting Clays to get everything set for our group. Exact details are still being worked out, but expect to begin the day at 8:45 AM. Tickets will be available as an add-on to your registration. If you are interested in attending or if you have any questions about this event, please reach out to Jason at jacarder@matternandcraig.com.
Once again, the Annual Putt-Putt Tournament will take place on Thursday afternoon. The winner gets the trophy and bragging rights for the year.
Don't forget about the Student Scholarship Auction! Be prepared to bring some great items and take even better ones home with you!
Interested in presenting at TSITE this year?
Abstracts should be submitted to the TSITE Vice-President Bryan Bartnik, (Bryan.Bartnik@tn.gov) for consideration.
Where:
The Park Vista DoubleTree by Hilton [parkvista.com]
705 Cherokee Orchard Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Hotel room block available: July 30 - July 31
ONLINE BOOKING CODE: SIT
Hilton Reservations: 1-800-421-7275
Rate: $110.00
Cut off date for hotel reservations: July 3, 2026 at MIDNIGHT
***Room rates may be extended from Tuesday, July 28 to Saturday, August 1
Draft Agenda: Coming Soon!
Click here for draft agenda
Our Students
There are currently six ITE student chapters within the boundaries of TSITE. However, a student at any other Tennessee college or university can become an ITE student member subject to the eligibility requirements described above.
Since 1991, TSITE has awarded 105 scholarships totaling $155,300!