Nearly 1 millionTennesseans are expected to hit the road during Memorial Day weekend despite climbing gas prices.
Why it matters: AAA expects the number of Tennessee travelers to set a new state record for the holiday.
By the numbers AAA projects 950,000 Tennessee residents will travel at least 50 miles from home from Thursday to Monday.
Of that number, nearly 800,000 are expected to drive.
Yes, but: While the number of travelers is continuing to grow, that growth is slowing.
What they're saying: "Memorial Day travel is still reaching record levels, but with the smallest year-over-year increase in more than a decade," AAA spokesperson Megan Cooper said in a statement.
"[H]igher fuel prices and persistent inflation may cause some travelers to shorten trips, delay plans, or stay closer to home."
State of play: Yesterday, AAA reported the average price for a gallon of gas in Tennessee was $4.12, which is $1.41 more expensive than last year.
