It’s Final…It Will Cost You More To Drive Your Car In Tennessee After July 1st Thanks To Governor Bill Haslam’s Push For A Gas Tax Increase. The State Senate Approve The Hike Which Is The First In Nearly 28 Years. Local Senators Who Voted In Favor Of The Increase Include Jon Lundberg And Rusty Crowe. A Four Cent Hike Will Go Into Effect In July Followed By An Increase Over The Next Four Years. Haslam Claims The Increase Will Provide An Additional 350 Million Dollars For Transportation Projects.