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Tennessee Visitor Center

Tennessee Visitor Center sits on I-40 near Lafayette in Smith County (mile 267). Truckers get 30 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. After this, eastbound drivers reach Cumberland County I-40 East Rest Area about 57 miles later. The nearest large city is Murfreesboro, TN, 39 miles in a straight line.

Highway	I-40 · direction not confirmed
Mile marker	267
Location	Lafayette, Smith County, Tennessee Directions (36.1401, -85.8062)
Amenities	Not mapped yet. Most staffed rest areas have restrooms, but we cannot confirm it for this one.
Not available	Restrooms
Truck parking	30 spaces (FHWA survey)

Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); OpenStreetMap volunteers for the facilities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-40

Heading eastbound

Cumberland County I-40 East Rest Area
about 57 miles · Rest area near Dorton

Heading westbound

I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253
14 miles · Truck parking near Watertown

Food and fuel: Desert Oasis, about 1978 mi

Overnight parking

Overnight parking is banned at rest areas in Tennessee.

Based on TDOT welcome centers and rest areas. More on Tennessee rules

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tennessee Visitor Center?

On I-40 at mile 267 near Lafayette in Smith County, Tennessee. The map link above starts navigation.

Does Tennessee Visitor Center have restrooms?

No restrooms are mapped at this site.

How far is the next rest stop after Tennessee Visitor Center?

Eastbound: Cumberland County I-40 East Rest Area, about 57 miles. Westbound: I-40 Truck Parking at Mile 253, 14 miles.

Can you sleep at Tennessee Visitor Center?

Overnight parking is banned at rest areas in Tennessee.

Is there truck parking at Tennessee Visitor Center?

Yes. The federal survey counted 30 spaces for trucks.

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