NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — As of Thursday afternoon, Metro Nashville Public Works crews had filled in more than 9,000 potholes in 2019. The effort came as officials said they battled one of the worst pothole season's the mid-state has seen.
Those potholes meant issues for drivers, who said they could barely get around without hitting a hole in the road.
Local auto shops said they have been filled with drivers who have damages from potholes.
"We've seen a lot of people come in with pothole damage," Firestone manager Timothy Ruffin said. "You never know when they're going to pop up on you at this point."
Ruffin said the most common damages that come from potholes are punctured tire walls, steering misalignment, and wheel rim damage. He suggested that if drivers have a flat tire because of a pothole, they should also get other things checked out to prevent more costs down the line.
Drivers can also apply for the state to reimburse repairs made because of potholes on state-maintained roads. You can go to the Tennessee Department of Treasury website to apply to be paid back. Investigators will review whether TDOT knew about the pothole, if crews had enough time to repair the it, and will look at several other factors.
