Cocke County Welcome Center Westbound – I-40

I-40 westbound travelers in Cocke County, Tennessee, can pull in at Cocke County Welcome Center. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces. The next westbound stop is Jefferson County Rest Area – Westbound, 21 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-40 Westbound

Jefferson County Rest Area – Westbound21 mi ahead by the mile markers · Tennessee · Mile marker 425

Previous westbound stop: Haywood County Rest Area – Westbound · about 12 mi back (estimated)

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking10Reported 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

Cocke County Welcome Center is a stop for westbound travelers on I-40 in Tennessee. Closures are announced by the Tennessee Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

This is the westbound facility on I-40, in Cocke County. It is listed near mile marker 446. You will find it at exit 447. Follow the "Welcome Center" signs as you approach.

If you would rather drive on, Jefferson County Rest Area – Westbound is the next listed stop, around 21 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 10 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Vending machines
  • Visitor information

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: sunrise to sunset (OpenStreetMap).

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

35.819189, -83.159182

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-40 is this welcome center on?

It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 40.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

What is the next stop on I-40?

Jefferson County Rest Area – Westbound, about 21 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.