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Tennessee Welcome Center
You will find Tennessee Welcome Center on I-81 by Walnut Hill, Tennessee, around mile marker 75. Truckers get 22 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. After this, northbound drivers reach Abingdon Truck-Only Safety Rest Area North about 16 miles later. The nearest large city is Knoxville, TN, 103 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-81 · direction not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 75 |
| Location | Walnut Hill, Sullivan County, Tennessee Directions (36.5948, -82.2478) |
| Amenities | Not mapped yet. Most staffed rest areas have restrooms, but we cannot confirm it for this one. |
| Truck parking | 22 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); map data from OpenStreetMap. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-81
Heading northbound
Abingdon Truck-Only Safety Rest Area North
about 16 miles · Rest area in Virginia
Food and fuel: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 520 mi
Heading southbound
I-81 Rest Area - Greene County West
34 miles · Rest area near Pine Grove
Sleeping in your car here
Overnight parking is banned at rest areas in Tennessee.
Legal source: TDOT welcome centers and rest areas. All Tennessee rest area rules
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Virginia Welcome Center Welcome center
- Rest Area and Tennessee Welcome Center Welcome centerRestroomsDrinking waterTravel information 17 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tennessee Welcome Center?
On I-81 at mile 75 near Walnut Hill in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
How far is the next rest stop after Tennessee Welcome Center?
Northbound: Abingdon Truck-Only Safety Rest Area North, about 16 miles. Southbound: I-81 Rest Area - Greene County West, 34 miles.
Can you sleep at Tennessee Welcome Center?
Overnight parking is banned at rest areas in Tennessee.
Is there truck parking at Tennessee Welcome Center?
Yes. The federal survey counted 22 spaces for trucks.
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