Rest Stops NearbyI-75 rest stops in Tennessee
We list 6 rest stops on I-75 in Tennessee, at 5 locations. That includes 2 welcome centers and 2 truck parking areas. Plan ahead between McMinn County Rest Area and Tennessee Welcome Center: that gap is 116 miles. Truck drivers find 140 spaces across these stops.
Northbound: Welcome Center, Chattannoga to Tennessee Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Center, Chattannoga | NB | 0.7 | Chattanooga | – | 13 | – |
| I-75 Truck Parking at Mile 13 | SB | 12.5 | Collegedale | No | 5 | 12 mi |
| I-75 Truck Parking at Mile 24 | NB | 23.5 | Cleveland | No | 25 | 11 mi |
| McMinn County Rest Area | NB | 45 | Athens | Yes | 44 | 22 mi |
| McMinn County Rest Area | SB | 45 | Athens | Yes | 41 | < 1 mi |
| Tennessee Welcome Center | SB | 161 | Jellico | – | 12 | 116 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 southbound
Heading south, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with Tennessee Welcome Center. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Tennessee Welcome Center · mile 161
- McMinn County Rest Area · mile 45
- I-75 Truck Parking at Mile 13 · mile 13
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-75 beyond Tennessee
Southbound, I-75 continues in Georgia. Northbound, it continues in Kentucky. All I-75 rest stops · All rest areas in Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-75 in Tennessee?
6 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable northbound and 3 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-75 in Tennessee?
About 116 miles, between McMinn County Rest Area near Athens and Tennessee Welcome Center near Jellico.
Is there a welcome center on I-75 in Tennessee?
Yes: Welcome Center, Chattannoga (northbound) and Tennessee Welcome Center (southbound).
Which I-75 rest stops in Tennessee have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 2 of the 6 stops, for example McMinn County Rest Area and McMinn County Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-75 rest stops in Tennessee?
Overnight parking is not allowed, and stays are limited to 2 hours. (TDOT welcome centers and rest areas)