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Tennessee Welcome Center
Tennessee Welcome Center is a welcome center on I-75 southbound in Tennessee, at mile 161 near Jellico. Truckers get 12 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. The next stop south is McMinn County Rest Area, 116 miles on. Knoxville, TN is the closest big city, about 45 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-75 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 161 |
| Location | Jellico, Campbell County, Tennessee Directions (36.5886, -84.1059) |
| Amenities | We have no confirmed amenities for this stop. |
| Truck parking | 12 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-75
Heading southbound
McMinn County Rest Area
116 miles · Rest area near Athens
Heading northbound
I-75 North Whitley County Welcome Center
about 2.2 miles · Welcome center in Kentucky
How long can you stay?
Tennessee does not allow overnight parking at its rest areas.
Based on TDOT welcome centers and rest areas. More on Tennessee rules
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tennessee Welcome Center?
On I-75 southbound at mile 161 near Jellico in Campbell County, Tennessee. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does Tennessee Welcome Center serve?
Southbound traffic on I-75.
How far is the next rest stop after Tennessee Welcome Center?
Southbound: McMinn County Rest Area, 116 miles. Northbound: I-75 North Whitley County Welcome Center, about 2.2 miles.
Can you sleep at Tennessee Welcome Center?
Tennessee does not allow overnight parking at its rest areas.
Is there truck parking at Tennessee Welcome Center?
12 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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