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Highways
The Knoxville region is located at the junction of 3 major interstate highways. An ideal location for the movement of people and goods, the region is within a day's drive of 70% of the U.S. marketplace.
Many regional businesses take advantage of this strategic location to implement just-in-time delivery practices. A major intersection for air, motor, rail and waterway transportation, the region is a prime location for both domestic and international commerce.
Major Access Routes
- I-40; A major east-west route stretching from North Carolina to California
- I-75; A major north-south route stretching from Florida to Michigan and the Canadian border
- I-81; A major northeastern route from Tennessee to New York and the Canadian border
- 8 federal highways
- 16 state highways and numerous paved county roads interconnect the region
