The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tennessee rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tennessee, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Memphis and Nashville. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Memphis peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nashville followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tennessee is Nashville with an SNDi of 3.23, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Memphis with an SNDi of 2.98, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Memphis, Nashville

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tennessee rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tennessee, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Memphis and Nashville. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Tennessee follow the same region trend.