I-81 Sullivan County Welcome Center Southbound – I-81

Looking for a break on I-81 southbound in Sullivan County, Tennessee? I-81 Sullivan County Welcome Center is along the way. Reported truck parking: 22 spaces. The next southbound stop is I-81 Rest Area – Greene County West – Southbound, 34 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-81 Southbound

I-81 Rest Area – Greene County West – Southbound34 mi ahead by the mile markers · Tennessee · Mile marker 41

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking22Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities✓ Vending machines✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Drinking water, 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

The I-81 Sullivan County Welcome Center serves southbound traffic on Interstate 81 in Tennessee. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-81, in Sullivan County. It is listed near mile marker 75. You will find it at exit 74B. Follow the "Welcome Center" signs as you approach.

Heading the other way? Use Virginia Welcome Center (I-81) – Northbound (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

If you would rather drive on, I-81 Rest Area – Greene County West – Southbound is the next listed stop, around 34 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 22 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Vending machines
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Opening hours

The welcome center is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (Tennessee DOT).

Parking rules

Tennessee has a 2-hour parking limit at rest areas and welcome centers; overnight parking is not allowed. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: TDOT (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

36.594831, -82.247832

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Frequently asked questions

Is this welcome center on I-81 Southbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 81. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

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.

What is the next stop on I-81?

I-81 Rest Area – Greene County West – Southbound, about 34 miles further along I-81 by the official mile markers.