I-24 rest stops in Tennessee
I-24 has 10 rest stops in Tennessee in our directory (8 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). That includes 4 welcome centers and 4 truck parking areas. The longest stretch without a stop is 115 miles, between Tennessee Welcome Center and I-24 Truck Parking at Mile 115. The FHWA survey counted 182 truck spaces here in total.
Eastbound: Tennessee Welcome Center to Welcome Center, Chattannoga
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Welcome Center | EB | 0.4 | Clarksville | Yes | 14 | – |
| I-24 Truck Parking at Mile 115 | WB | 115 | Manchester | No | 13 | 115 mi |
| I-24 Truck Parking at Mile 119 | WB | 119 | Manchester | No | 20 | 4 mi |
| I-24 Truck Parking at Mile 119 | EB | 119 | Manchester | No | 20 | < 1 mi |
| Grundy Count Rest Area - West Bound | EB | 133 | Monteagle | – | 20 | 14 mi |
| I-24 Rest Area at Mile 133 | WB | 133 | Monteagle | – | 16 | < 1 mi |
| I-24 Truck Parking at Mile 136 | EB | 136.2 | Monteagle | No | 36 | 3.2 mi |
| Tennessee Welcome Center | WB | 160 | Jasper | Yes | 14 | 24 mi |
| I-24 Welcome Center at Mile 171 | EB | 171 | Lookout Mountain | – | 16 | 11 mi |
| Welcome Center, Chattannoga | NB | 0.7 | Chattanooga | – | 13 | ≈ 13 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving westbound
Westbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at Welcome Center, Chattannoga. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Tennessee Welcome Center · mile 160
- I-24 Rest Area at Mile 133 · mile 133
- I-24 Truck Parking at Mile 119 · mile 119
- I-24 Truck Parking at Mile 115 · mile 115
Can you sleep at rest stops in Tennessee?
No overnight parking
Overnight parking is not allowed, and stays are limited to 2 hours.
Source: TDOT welcome centers and rest areas, checked October 2026. Posted signs at each site can be stricter, and this is not legal advice.
Official list: Tennessee rest areas (state DOT)
I-24 beyond Tennessee
Westbound, I-24 continues in Kentucky. All I-24 rest stops · All rest areas in Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-24 in Tennessee?
10 rest stops in our list: 5 reachable eastbound and 4 westbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-24 in Tennessee?
About 115 miles, between Tennessee Welcome Center near Clarksville and I-24 Truck Parking at Mile 115 near Manchester.
Is there a welcome center on I-24 in Tennessee?
Yes: Tennessee Welcome Center (eastbound), Tennessee Welcome Center (westbound), I-24 Welcome Center at Mile 171 (eastbound) and Welcome Center, Chattannoga (northbound).
Which I-24 rest stops in Tennessee have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 2 of the 10 stops, for example Tennessee Welcome Center and Tennessee Welcome Center. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-24 rest stops in Tennessee?
Overnight parking is not allowed, and stays are limited to 2 hours. (TDOT welcome centers and rest areas)