Rest Stops NearbyI-26 rest stops in Tennessee
Driving I-26 through Tennessee, you pass 3 rest stops we know of. That includes 3 welcome centers. The biggest gap, about 46 miles, lies between I-26 Welcome Center at Mile 46 and Tennessee Welcome Center. Together they have 69 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: Rest Area and Tennessee Welcome Center to Tennessee Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest Area and Tennessee Welcome Center | – | 6 | Colonial Heights | Yes | 17 | – |
| I-26 Welcome Center at Mile 46 | – | 46 | Banner Hill | – | 30 | 40 mi |
| Tennessee Welcome Center | – | 75 | Walnut Hill | – | 22 | ≈ 46 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
Heading west, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with Tennessee Welcome Center. 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 75 · direction not confirmed
- I-26 Welcome Center at Mile 46 · mile 46 · direction not confirmed
- Rest Area and Tennessee Welcome Center · mile 6 · direction not confirmed
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-26 beyond Tennessee
Eastbound, it continues in North Carolina. All I-26 rest stops · All rest areas in Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-26 in Tennessee?
3 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable eastbound and 3 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-26 in Tennessee?
About 46 miles, between I-26 Welcome Center at Mile 46 near Banner Hill and Tennessee Welcome Center near Walnut Hill.
Is there a welcome center on I-26 in Tennessee?
Yes: Rest Area and Tennessee Welcome Center, I-26 Welcome Center at Mile 46 and Tennessee Welcome Center.
Which I-26 rest stops in Tennessee have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 3 stops, for example Rest Area and Tennessee Welcome Center. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-26 rest stops in Tennessee?
Overnight parking is not allowed, and stays are limited to 2 hours. (TDOT welcome centers and rest areas)