Interstate 26, Interstate highway through Appalachian Mountains, Tennessee and North Carolina, United States
Interstate 26 stretches through mountainous terrain, connecting Kingsport in Tennessee to Asheville in North Carolina with four lanes of divided highway.
The Tennessee portion received designation as James H. Quillen Parkway, and underwent exit number reorganization from backward to standard east-west counting in 2007.
North Carolina's Welcome Center exhibits display regional mountain life through architecture resembling traditional farmstead buildings along the interstate route.
The highway reaches its maximum elevation of 3,760 feet at Sam's Gap, requiring multiple runaway truck ramps and safety features for vehicle control.
Near Wolf Laurel, the interstate provides direct access to the Appalachian Trail through an underpass system with designated hiker parking facilities.
Location: Tennessee
Location: North Carolina
Location: South Carolina
GPS coordinates: 33.92057,-81.06691
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59
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