Enforcement Board


Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-31-114 was passed by the Tennessee General Assembly in 2015, creating the Underground Utility Damage Enforcement Board.


The Enforcement Board is comprised of seventeen (17) members from various stakeholder groups who are committed to promoting the safety of underground utility facilities by preventing harm to people, property, and infrastructure. Three (3) members of the Enforcement Board will serve on the Executive Committee, which is responsible for levying penalties and taking action on complaints of alleged violation.


Kevin Tubberville serves as Chair of the Underground Utility Damage Enforcement Board. Wayne Hastings serves as Vice Chair.


Underground Utility Damage Enforcement Board



Representative Industry Segment
Charles Key Cable TV
Eddie Hood* Counties
Jarrod Brackett Electric Co-ops
Bobby Pitss* Excavation
Earl Bolin Locators
Vacant Municipal Electric
Steve Raper* Municipalities
Milton Henderson, Jr. Natural Gas
Bill Turner One-Call
Lance Sledge Phone (Large)
Scott Niehaus Phone (Small)
Vacant Pipelines
Tim Settles Private Property
Rob Arnold Public Power
Vacant Public Water
Kevin Tubberville* Road Builders
Wayne Hastings* Utility Districts

* Denotes Executive Committee Members

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