Road Information

Interstate 24 in Tennessee    
Total Mileage in State: 184 miles
Eastern End: At I-75, near Chattanooga
Western End: At Kentucky state line
Mileage covered in Photos: 184 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Hamilton, Marion, Grundy, Coffee, Bedord, Rutherford, Davidson, Cheatham, Robertson, Montgomery
Major Junctions in Photos: Unsigned I-124/US 27, in Chattanooga
I-840, in Murfreesboro
I-440, in Nashville
I-40, in Nashville
I-65, in Nashville
Control Cities in Photos: Chattanooga, Monteagle, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Clarksville

Westbound

Sections:
  • Section 1: Interstate 75 to Georgia Border
  • Section 2: Georgia Border to Monteagle (Exit 134)
  • Section 3: Monteagle (Exit 134) to Murfreesboro (Exit 84)
  • Section 4: Murfreesboro (Exit 84) to Nashville (Exit 52A)
  • Section 5: Nashville (Exit 52A) to Pleasant View (Exit 24)
  • Section 6: Pleasant View (Exit 24) to Kentucky Border

Section 1: Interstate 75 to Georgia Border

   

Merging onto Interstate 24 West from Interstate 75 South via Exit 2 at the beginning of I-24 West, to the east of downtown Chattanooga. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on the ramp to Interstate 24 West from Interstate 75 South. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View as the ramps from Interstate 75 North and South come together to form three thru lanes on Interstate 24 West ahead. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 184.8. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Mileage sign on Interstate 24 West. It's 137 miles to Nashville and 151 miles to Birmingham. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 184: Moore Rd (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 183A: Belvoir Ave / Germantown Rd (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West as it enters the Chattanooga city limits. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 182.8. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

The speed limit on Interstate 24 West starts out at 55 mph for all traffic. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Ahead, Interstate 24 West will descend Missionary Ridge into downtown Chattanooga. It will traverse a steep downgrade and, as this overhead warning sign shows, a sharp curve. 40 mph is the recommended speed. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Trucks are prohibited in the left lane on this stretch of Interstate 24 West. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on Interstate 24 West as it descends Missionary Ridge. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 181: Fourth Ave (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Take Exit 180A to Chattanooga National Cemetery. Take Exit 180B to Chickamauga Battlefield. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Also take Exit 180A to Chattanooga Zoo. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 180A: TN 8 North - Rossville Blvd (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 180B: US 27 South - Rossville Blvd (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Take Exit 178 to the Tennessee Aquarium and the International Towing & Recovery Museum. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Also take Exit 178 to the Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic Site. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 178: Unsigned Interstate 124 North / US 27 North - Downtown / Lookout Mountain / Market St (Photo taken 12/8/20).

A closer view of the ramp to Unsigned Interstate 124 North / US 27 North via Exit 178 at mile marker 179.4. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 179. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West as it curves to the south to run alongside the Tennessee River. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

At mile marker 178.4, we see traffic from Unsigned Interstate 124 South / US 27 South mergining in on the right ahead. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 177.8. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 177. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

At mile marker 176, the speed limit for automobiles increases to 65 mph on Interstate 24 West. However, the truck speed limit remains 55 mph. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 175: Browns Ferry Rd / Lookout Mountain (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West approaching Exit 174 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 174.6. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 174: US 11 / US 41 / US 64 - Lookout Valley (Photo taken 12/8/20).

As this sign reads, the junction of Interstate 59 is 6 miles ahead. This interchange will occur after crossing the state line into Georgia. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 173. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 171.6. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Advance signage for Exit 169, which will occur after crossing the Georgia state line 1 mile ahead. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on Interstate 24 West as it prepares to enter Georgia. I-24 will dip into northwestern Georgia and run 4 miles before re-entering Tennessee. The mileage and exit numbers on I-24 in Georgia are a continuation of the total mileage of I-24 in Tennessee. See the Georgia Photo Guides for the photos of this stretch of I-24 in Georgia. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Section 2: Georgia Border to Monteagle (Exit 134)

   

Tennessee welcome sign on Interstate 24 West as it re-enters the Volunteer State after a 4-mile dip into northwestern Georgia. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Upon re-entering Tennessee from Georgia, Interstate 24 West enters Marion County and the Central Time Zone. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 166. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Upon re-entering Tennessee, the speed limit on Interstate 24 West starts out at 70 mph for all traffic. This is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in Tennessee. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 165. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 163.4. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mile marker 162.4 on Interstate 24 West in Marion County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 162. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 161: SR 156 - Haletown / New Hope (Photo taken 12/14/20).

West of Exit 161, Interstate 24 West crosses the Tennessee River and Nickajack Lake. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West as it crosses the Tennessee River and Nickajack Lake. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Rest Area / Tennessee Welcome Center on Interstate 24 West in Marion County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 159.4. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 158: SR 27 - Nickajack Dam / Powells Crossroads (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Speed limit sign at mile marker 157.8. The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mileage sign on Interstate 24 West. It's 7 miles to South Pittsburg and 109 miles to Nashville. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 157. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 155 to Whitwell. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 155: TN 28 - Jasper / Dunlap (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Another Interstate 24 West reassurance shield at mile marker 155. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 152B to Jasper. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 153.4. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 152A to Scottsboro, AL and Huntsville, AL. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 152.6. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 152B: US 64 East / US 72 East / To US 41 - Kimball (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 152A: US 72 West - South Pittsburg (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mileage sign at mile marker 151. It's 16 miles to Monteagle and 103 miles to Nashville. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 150. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 149. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mile marker 148 on Interstate 24 West in Marion County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 146. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 145. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 143: Martin Springs Rd (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Another Interstate 24 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 142. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 141. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West as it prepares to start a long, steep climb up what is known as Monteagle Mountain, or Monteagle Pass. I-24 West will climb for the next 6 miles or so, then go down a long, steep grade for the following 4 miles. As the climb starts, a trucking climbing lane begins and this sign warns that trucks over 6 wheels must use the two right lanes. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

The speed limit decreases to 55 mph for all traffic as Interstate 24 West begins to climb Monteagle Mountain. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 140.4 going up Monteagle Mountain. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Motorists should watch for rocks that have fallen into the right of way for the next 3.5 miles. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 140. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

A reminder that trucks over 6 wheels are restricted to the two right lanes as Interstate 24 West continues up Monteagle Mountain. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 139.6. About 4.5 more miles of climbing to go. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 139. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

The speed limit remains 55 mph for all traffic on Interstate 24 West as it climbs Monteagle Mountain. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 138.4. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 138. About 3.5 miles left to climb to the summit. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 137.8. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Continuing up Monteagle Mountain on Interstate 24 West. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 137.2. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mile marker 137 on Interstate 24 West as it climbs Monteagle Mountain in Marion County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Another view on Interstate 24 West. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mile marker 136.4 on Interstate 24 West as it continues up Monteagle Mountain. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West as it climbs Monteagle Mountain. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 136. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 135: US 41 North - Monteagle / Tracy City (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 134 to Sewanee and The University of the South. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West as it reaches the summit of Monteagle Mountain. As a result, the truck climbing lane comes to an end, as do the truck lane restrictions. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Also take Exit 134 to South Cumberland State Park. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 134: US 41A - Monteagle / Sewanee (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Section 3: Monteagle (Exit 134) to Murfreesboro (Exit 84)

   

This overhead warning sign just beyond Exit 134 warns of a steep mountain grade which will last for the next 4 miles as Interstate 24 West descends Monteagle Mountain. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

At the summit of Monteagle Mountain, Interstate 24 West enters Grundy County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

At mile marker 134, as Interstate 24 West starts down the grade, the speed limit for trucks is reduced to 45 mph. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Another warning sign regarding the steep grade ahead. As this sign reads, the steepness of the grade is 5%. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Rest Area on Interstate 24 West in Grundy County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West as it continues down Monteagle Mountain. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 133 as it descends Monteagle Mountain. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

These overhead warning signs show that Interstate 24 West will traverse a sharp curve to the right ahead. The advised truck speed is 45 mph. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 132.6 as it prepares to enter the curve. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 132.4, as it traverses the aforementioned sharp curve to the right. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Coming out of the curve, this sign warns that the 5% downgrade continues for 2 more miles. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 132, as it continues to descend Monteagle Mountain. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 131.4 going down Monteagle Mountain in Grundy County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 131. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

The speed limits remain 55 mph for automobiles and 45 mph for trucks for the remainder of the steep downgrade. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

This sign warns that the winding curves will continue ahead as Interstate 24 West continues down Monteagle Mountain. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 130.6. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 130, as it approaches the bottom of Monteagle Mountain. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

At mile marker 129.6, the bottom of Monteagle Mountain comes into view. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Now at the bottom of Monteagle Mountain, the speed limit on Interstate 24 West increases to 70 mph for all traffic once again. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 127 to Tims Ford State Park. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Also take Exit 127 to Altamont and Decherd. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 127: US 64 / TN 50 - Pelham / Winchester (Photo taken 12/14/20).

At mile marker 127, Interstate 24 West enters Coffee County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mileage sign on Interstate 24 West. It's 15 miles to Manchester and 79 miles to Nashville. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 126. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 124. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mile marker 123 on Interstate 24 West in Coffee County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Truck Parking Area on Interstate 24 West in Coffee County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 119. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 117 to the University of Tennessee Space Institute. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 117: Arnold Air Force Base / Tullahoma (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Weigh Station on Interstate 24 West in Coffee County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 115.2. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 114: US 41 - Manchester (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 111 to the Jack Daniels Distillery Historic Site and Motlow State Community College. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Also take Exit 111 to Cumberland Caverns. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Get to Tullahoma via Exit 111. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 111 to Rock Island State Park as well. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Tims Ford State Park can also be accessed via Exit 111. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 111: TN 55 - Manchester / McMinnville (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 110 to Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 110: TN 53 - Manchester / Woodbury (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Another mileage sign on Interstate 24 West. It's 30 miles to Murfreesboro and 62 miles to Nashville. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 108. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 107. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 105 to Normandy Dam. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Also take Exit 105 to the George Dickel Distillery Historic Site. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 105: US 41 (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

The speed limit remains 70 mph for all traffic. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 104. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 101. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 100. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mile marker 98 on Interstate 24 West in Coffee County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 97 to Wartrace and Bell Buckle. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 97: TN 64 - Beechgrove Rd / Shelbyville (Photo taken 12/14/20).

West of Exit 97, Interstate 24 West briefly touches into Bedford County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West as it enters Rutherford County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 96. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mile marker 94 on Interstate 24 West in Rutherford County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 92. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 90. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 89: Buchanan / Epps Mill Rd (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Another mileage sign on Interstate 24 West. It's 9 miles to Murfreesboro and 41 miles to Nashville. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 87. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 85. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 84: Joe B. Jackson Parkway (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Section 4: Murfreesboro (Exit 84) to Nashville (Exit 52A)

   

Another Interstate 24 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 81 to the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Also take Exit 81 to Middle Tennessee State University and Oaklands Historic Site. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Ahead, Interstate 24 West is widened to three thru lanes. As a result, trucks are restricted to the right two lanes. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 81 to Calsonic Arena and the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration as well. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 82. One mile ahead, the leftmost lane will become a HOV lane. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 81: US 231 - Murfreesboro / Shelbyville (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Speed limit signs at mile marker 80.6. The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

This sign lists the HOV restrictions in the leftmost lane. The restrictions are in effect from 7 AM to 9 AM, Monday thru Friday. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 80 to Eagleville. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 80: SR 99 - New Salem Hwy (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 78B to Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Murfreesboro. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 78B: TN 96 East - Murfreesboro (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 78A: TN 96 West - Franklin (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 76 to the Convention Center and Tennessee Miller Coliseum. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Also take Exit 76 to Stones River National Battlefield. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 76: Fortress Blvd / Medical Center Pkwy (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West approaching Exit 74B - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 74B: Interstate 840 East - Knoxville / Lebanon (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West as it passes under Interstate 840. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 74A: Interstate 840 West - Memphis / Franklin (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 73. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 72. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 70: SR 102 (Nissan Dr / Lee Victory Pkwy) - Almaville Rd / Smyrna (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Another sign at mile marker 69 displaying the HOV lane restrictions for the leftmost lane. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Emergency Pull Over on Interstate 24 West. There are several of these turnouts on the Interstates in the Nashville area. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 66 to the Historic Sam Davis Home, Motlow State Community College, Smyrna Airport, and Tennessee Rehab Center. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 66: SR 266 (Sam Ridley Pkwy) - Smyrna (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

The speed limit remains 70 mph for all traffic on Interstate 24 West. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 64: Waldron Rd / La Vergne (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West as it enters Davidson County and the Nashville city limits. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 63. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 62: SR 171 - Old Hickory Blvd (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 62.2. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 60 to Nashville State Community College. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West approaching Exit 60 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 60: Hickory Hollow Pkwy (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 59: TN 254 - Bell Rd (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mile marker 58.4 on Interstate 24 West in Davidson County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 57.6. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 57: Haywood Lane (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 56 to Nashville International Airport and Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 56: SR 255 - Harding Place (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Beyond Exit 56, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph for all traffic. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 55. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 54 to Opryland. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Approaching Exit 54, the speed limit decreases to 55 mph as Interstate 24 West nears downtown Nashville. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 54: TN 155 - Briley Pkwy (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West approaching Exit 53 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 53: Interstate 440 West - Memphis (Photo taken 12/14/20).

A closer view of the ramp to Interstate 440 West via Exit 53. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 52: US 41 - Murfreesboro Rd (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West approaching Exits 52B-A - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Ahead, Interstate 24 West thru traffic must keep left to Exit 52A. I-24 will run concurrently with Interstate 40 for a brief time in downtown Nashville. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 52. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 52B: Interstate 40 East - Knoxville; Exit 52A: Interstate 24 West / Interstate 40 West - Nashville (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Section 5: Nashville (Exit 52B) to Pleasant View (Exit 24)

   

A closer view of the ramp to Interstate 40 East via Exit 52B on Interstate 24 West. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West as traffic from US 41 merges into it on the right. The two lanes of I-24 West will merge with the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 ahead. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West as its two lanes prepare to join Interstate 40 West ahead. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Here, we see Interstate 40 West traffic on the right as its concurrency with Interstate 24 West begins. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

The speed limit remains 55 mph for all traffic on Interstate 24 West / Interstate 40 West through Nashville. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West / Interstate 40 West at mile marker 212.6. During the I-24 / I-40 concurrency, the mileage and exit numbers are based on the total mileage of I-40 in Tennessee. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West / Interstate 40 West as downtown Nashville comes into view. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West / Interstate 40 West approaching Exit 211 - 1 mile. I-24 West thru traffic will need to get to the two rightmost lanes. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West / Interstate 40 West at mile marker 211.8. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West / Interstate 40 West reassurance shields in Nashville. Well, the I-24 reassurance shield was at least supposed to be here. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West / Interstate 40 West at Exit 212: Hermitage Ave (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West / Interstate 40 West approaching Exit 211 - 1/4 mile. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West / Interstate 40 West at Exit 211: Interstate 24 West / To Interstate 65 North - Clarksville / Louisville (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 50, as it crosses the Cumberland River just after departing Interstate 40. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Here, we see traffic from Interstate 40 East merging into Interstate 24 West on the left. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 49: Korean Vets Blvd / Shelby Ave / Nissan Stadium (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 48 to Bicentennial Mall, the Musicians Hall of Fame at Municipal Auditorium, and the Performing Arts Center. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 48: James Robertson Pkwy / State Capitol (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 47A: US 31E North - Ellington Pkwy / Spring St (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 48. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 47: Jefferson St (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 47.6. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West approaching the junction of Interstate 65 at Exits 46B-A. Once again, I-24 West thru traffic must keep right. I-24 West will run concurrently with I-65 North for a couple of miles. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 46B: Interstate 65 South / To Interstate 40 West - Huntsville / Memphis; Exit 46A: Interstate 24 West / Interstate 65 North - Clarksville / Louisville (Photo taken 12/14/20).

A closer view of the ramp to Interstate 65 South via Exit 46B on the left. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West as its two lanes prepares to join the two lanes of Interstate 65 North, seen here on the left. Take Exit 87 to American Baptist College. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West / Interstate 65 North reassurance shields as their concurrency begins. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West / Interstate 65 North at mile marker 87. During the I-24 / I-65 concurrency, the mileage and exit numbers are based on the total mileage of I-65 in Tennessee. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West / Interstate 65 North at Exit 87: US 431 - Trinity Ln (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West / Interstate 65 North at mile marker 87.4. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West / Interstate 65 North approaching Exit 88 - 3/4 mile on the left. Take Exit 88 and continue to follow I-24 West to Fort Campbell Army Post. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

The speed limit remains 55 mph on Interstate 24 West / Interstate 65 North. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West / Interstate 65 North at mile marker 88. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West / Interstate 65 North at Exit 88: Interstate 24 West - Clarksville (Photo taken 12/14/20).

A closer view of the ramp for Exit 88, as Interstate 24 West departs Interstate 65 North. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Standalone Interstate 24 West reassurance shield shorty after its departure from Interstate 65 North. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West as it passes over the ramp from Interstate 24 East to Interstate 65 North. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Speed limit sign on Interstate 24 West as the ramp from Interstate 65 South merges into it on the right. The speed limit increases to 65 mph at this point. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 43: TN 155 - Briley Pkwy (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View of the ramp to Exit 43, as it splits into two separate ramps to TN 155 East and TN 155 West. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 43. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mileage sign on Interstate 24 West. It's 21 miles to Springfield and 40 miles to Clarksville. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

The right lane comes to an end ahead, leaving Interstate 24 West with just two thru lanes. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 41. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 40: SR 45 - Old Hickory Blvd (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Another Interstate 24 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

At mile marker 39.6, the speed limit increases to the rural standard 70 mph once again on Interstate 24 West. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mile marker 38 on Interstate 24 West in Davidson County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 36.8. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 36, as another truck climbing lane begins. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 35: US 431 - Springfield / Joelton (Photo taken 12/14/20).

The truck climbing lane comes to an end here, west of Exit 35. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 34. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 33. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

At mile marker 32, Interstate 24 West enters Cheatham County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 31: SR 249 - New Hope Rd (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mile marker 29 on Interstate 24 West in Cheatham County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West as it enters Robertson County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 28. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West as another truck climbing lane appears. Trucks are restricted to the right two lanes during the length of the climbing lane. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 26. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

The truck climbing lane comes to an end here, approaching Exit 24. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 24 to Pleasant View and Coopertown. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 24: TN 49 - Springfield / Ashland City (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Section 6: Pleasant View (Exit 24) to Kentucky Border

   

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 23. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Another mileage sign on Interstate 24 West. It's 20 miles to Clarksville and 271 miles to St. Louis. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 21. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 19: SR 256 (Maxey Rd) - Adams (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West as it enters Montgomery County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 17. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 15. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mile marker 13 on Interstate 24 West in Montgomery County. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 11 to Port Royal State Park. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 11: TN 76 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy) - Clarksville / Adams (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 8 to Dunbar Cave State Park. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

At mile marker 8.6, another truck climbing lane begins. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 8: SR 237 - Hankook Rd / Rossview Rd (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Beyond the ramp for Exit 8, the truck climbing lane comes to an end. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Mileage sign on Interstate 24 West. It's 27 miles to Hopkinsville and 99 miles to Paducah. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 4 to Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Clarksville. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Also take Exit 4 to the Robert Penn Warren Birthplace Museum. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 6. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 4 to Fort Donelson National Battlefield, Austin Peay State University, Land Between the Lakes, and Kentucky Lake-Lake Barkley. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Take Exit 4 to Paris Landing State Park as well. (Photo taken 12/14/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 4: US 79 - Clarksville / Guthrie (Photo taken 12/14/20).

The speed limit remains 70 mph for all traffic on Interstate 24 West. (Photo taken 12/15/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 3. (Photo taken 12/15/20).

Take Exit 1 to Fort Campbell Army Post. (Photo taken 12/15/20).

Interstate 24 West at Exit 1: SR 48 - Clarksville / Trenton (Photo taken 12/15/20).

View on Interstate 24 West at mile marker 1. (Photo taken 12/15/20).

Interstate 24 West at mile marker 0.6, as it approaches the Kentucky border. (Photo taken 12/15/20).

Interstate 24 West as the Kentucky border and welcome sign come into view and I-24 prepares to leave Tennessee. (Photo taken 12/15/20).