Unicoi County Welcome Center – I-26

Unicoi County Welcome Center is a welcome center on I-26 in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It is listed as accessible from both directions of travel. Reported truck parking: 30 spaces.

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Next rest stops on I-26

Driving westboundI-26 Kingsport Welcome Center40 mi ahead by the mile markers · Tennessee · Mile marker 6

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking30Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Vending machines✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

Travelers on I-26 in Tennessee can stop at the Unicoi County Welcome Center from either direction. Closures are announced by the Tennessee Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

The welcome center is accessible from both directions of I-26, in Unicoi County. The recorded position is around mile marker 46. It is right by exit 46. Follow the "Welcome Center" signs as you approach.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 30 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Vending machines
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (Tennessee DOT).

Time limits and overnight parking

Tennessee has a 2-hour parking limit at rest areas and welcome centers; overnight parking is not allowed. Signs posted at the welcome center take precedence. Source: TDOT (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

36.052607, -82.509991

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Frequently asked questions

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Is this welcome center open 24 hours?

Yes, it is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by Tennessee DOT.