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I-81 Rest Area - Greene County West
You will find I-81 Rest Area - Greene County West on I-81 (southbound) by Pine Grove, Tennessee, around mile marker 41. A federal truck parking survey counted 24 spaces for big rigs here. Heading south, the next one is I-81 Jefferson County West Rest Area in roughly 39 miles. Knoxville, TN is the closest big city, about 70 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-81 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 41 |
| Location | Pine Grove, Greene County, Tennessee Directions (36.3512, -82.7693) |
| Amenities | No amenities on record for this site yet. |
| Truck parking | 24 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-81
Heading southbound
I-81 Jefferson County West Rest Area
about 39 miles · Rest area near Dandridge
Heading northbound
Tennessee Welcome Center
34 miles · Welcome center near Walnut Hill
Food and fuel: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 554 mi
Sleeping in your car here
Overnight parking is not allowed at Tennessee rest areas, including this one.
Source: TDOT welcome centers and rest areas. All Tennessee rest area rules
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Rest Area and Tennessee Welcome Center Welcome centerRestroomsDrinking waterTravel information 17 truck spaces
- I-26 Welcome Center at Mile 46 Welcome center30 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-81 Rest Area - Greene County West?
On I-81 southbound at mile 41 near Pine Grove in Greene County, Tennessee. The Directions link opens the spot in Google Maps.
Which direction does I-81 Rest Area - Greene County West serve?
Southbound traffic on I-81.
How far is the next rest stop after I-81 Rest Area - Greene County West?
Southbound: I-81 Jefferson County West Rest Area, about 39 miles. Northbound: Tennessee Welcome Center, 34 miles.
Can you sleep at I-81 Rest Area - Greene County West?
Overnight parking is not allowed at Tennessee rest areas, including this one.
Is there truck parking at I-81 Rest Area - Greene County West?
Yes, there are 24 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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