The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority has elected Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi to serve as Chairman for 2026. Governor Reeves will lead the four-state interstate compact as it advances economic development, freight
The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority has elected Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi to serve as Chairman for 2026. Governor Reeves will lead the four-state interstate compact as it advances economic development, freight mobility, and recreation along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and the broader M-65 Marine Highway corridor.
The M-65 Marine Highway is a federally designated inland waterway corridor extending from Paducah, Kentucky, to the Port of Mobile, Alabama, connecting the Tennessee River, the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, and the Tombigbee, Black Warrior, and Mobile River systems. This system links mid-America manufacturing and agricultural producers to domestic and international markets through cost-effective, energy-efficient barge transportation.
The entire Tenn-Tom region experienced economic development success this past year, with record-breaking capital investment and job announcements across the four-state system. The Tenn-Tom and the larger M-65 corridor remain essential competitive advantages for industries seeking reliable logistics, supply chain resilience, and access to global trade routes.
The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority is a four-state interstate compact comprised of Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee, ratified by the U.S. Congress in 1958 to promote development of the Tenn-Tom Waterway and its economic and trade potential. The Authority includes the four governors and five appointees from each state, for a total
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