Jefferson County Rest Area Eastbound – I-40

Jefferson County Rest Area is a rest area on I-40 eastbound near Lake View Park in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Reported truck parking: 34 spaces.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

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

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Eastbound)

Previous: Cumberland County Rest Area ≈ 96 mi along I-40

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-40.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking34Reported 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✓ Picnic tables

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 40 eastbound near Lake View Park, the Jefferson County Rest Area gives travelers in Tennessee a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the Tennessee Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

This is the eastbound facility on I-40, near Lake View Park in Jefferson County. It is listed near mile marker 420.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 34 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

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 rest area can set a different limit. Source: TDOT (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 36.051746, -83.410899. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-40 is this rest area on?

It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Lake View Park.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 34 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

How long can I park here?

Tennessee has a 2-hour parking limit at rest areas and welcome centers; overnight parking is not allowed. Posted signs on site apply.