Marion County Welcome Center Westbound – I-24

Looking for a break on I-24 westbound in Marion County, Tennessee? Marion County Welcome Center is along the way. Reported truck parking: 14 spaces, plus 43 car spaces. The next westbound stop is Grundy County Rest Area – Westbound, about 25 mi ahead (estimated).

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Next rest stop on I-24 Westbound

Grundy County Rest Area – Westboundabout 25 mi ahead (estimated) · Tennessee · At exit 134

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Car parking43Reported spaces
Truck parking14Reported 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✓ Vending machines✓ Visitor information

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

The Marion County Welcome Center serves westbound traffic on Interstate 24 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

You reach it from the westbound lanes of I-24, in Marion County. It is listed near mile marker 160. Once you pass exit 161 westbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 158, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the welcome center has its own ramp, signed "Welcome Center" in advance.

Driving on, the next listed stop is Grundy County Rest Area – Westbound, roughly 25 road miles ahead (estimated).

Parking and amenities

Reported capacity: 43 spaces for cars and 14 for trucks (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • Visitor information

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

Opening hours

The welcome center is listed as accessible 24 hours a 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

35.026840, -85.557490

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Frequently asked questions

Is this welcome center on I-24 Westbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 24.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Can I stop here at night?

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

What is the next stop on I-24?

Grundy County Rest Area – Westbound, about 25 miles ahead by road (estimated).