I-26 Kingsport Welcome Center – I-26

I-26 travelers in Sullivan County, Tennessee, can pull in at I-26 Kingsport Welcome Center. It is listed as accessible from both directions of travel. Reported truck parking: 17 spaces.

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Next rest stops on I-26

Driving eastboundUnicoi County Welcome Center40 mi ahead by the mile markers · Tennessee · Mile marker 46

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking17Reported 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✓ Drinking water✓ Vending machines✓ Visitor information

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

Travelers on I-26 in Tennessee can stop at the I-26 Kingsport Welcome Center from either direction. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

Location and driving direction

Traffic in both directions of I-26 can use this welcome center in Sullivan County. The recorded position is around mile marker 6. It is right by exit 6. Follow the "Welcome Center" signs as you approach.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 17 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • 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. Posted signs at this welcome center can set a different limit. Source: TDOT (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

36.483796, -82.549697

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Frequently asked questions

Are there restrooms and drinking water?

Yes, both 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.