811 Day

AUGUST 11TH IS CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG DAY

Making the free call to 811 before digging can prevent damage to underground utility lines and keep communities safe.

Nashville, Tennessee – Tuesday, August 11, 2026, is National 811 Day. The Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC), the Underground Utility Damage Enforcement Board (UUDEB, and Tennessee 811 would like to everyone to pause and call “811” before engaging in any excavation or demolition activity, including the use of hand tools.

“If you’re planning to use a shovel or any type of hand tool for a project, we advise calling to 811 beforehand,” said UUDEB Chairman Kevin Tubberville. This one act could help prevent damage to our underground resources.”

Examples of projects for notifying 811 include:

•           Excavating

•           Grading

•           Installing a swimming pool

•           Installing a fence or mailbox

•           Landscaping

•           Building a deck or patio

“Tennessee law requires notification to 811 prior to excavating or demolishing,” says TPUC Vice Chair Clay Good. Notification to Tennessee 811 can be made by dialing 811 or online at www.tenn811.com. By contacting Tennessee 811, utility companies are notified of the requirement to mark underground utility facilities. For more information on Tennessee 811, visit www.tenn811.com.