Smart Pole

It’s called a smart pole and BrightRidge along with the Tennessee Valley Authority cut the ribbon on 49 poles that were installed in downtown Johnson City.According to a release from BrightRidge the smart poles will monitor flood sensors along Brush Creek running through Founders Park and provide loudspeakers for music and emergency alerts. the poles will also be equipped with four-way LED lights and smart sensors, including a pedestrian count sensor in both Founder and King Commons Parks.