Transportation

Marion County enjoys rail, road and river transportation that can move business to and from just about anywhere in the nation.

Rail service in Marion County has access to over 21,000 miles of track and 70 ports nationwide(1).

The Nickajack Port is a public river port on the beautiful Tennessee River with approximately 92 additional acres available for develpment(2). Almost 54 million tons of good are transported on the Tennessee River each year(3).

Interstate 24 travels through Marion County directly connecting to vital commerce centers such as Nashville and Atlanta. Also easily accessed are U.S. highways 41,64 and 72; and state highways 28 and 150.

Commercial air service is available at nearby Chattanooga’s 7,400-ft. runway airport while general aviation service is available at the 3,500-ft. runway Marion County Airport(4).