Tennessee Welcome Center, Exit 5 — Attraction in Kingsport

One of the nicest rest areas / dog walking area I've been to. It is kept extremely clean and tiddy, with everything in a nice place. A historic style room where anyone can learn about the early settlers in the area and see some of the items on display from years ago. So many of the pamphlets you can think of for the area and surrounding state attractions you need a big bag to get all the good ones. Last but not least it has has plenty of snack and drink machines along with a microwave, kurig, & maybe a toaster or a few other items. There is parking for several semis around back and a couple buse spots at the curb back there. The regular vehicles park around front mostly but will pull in the back if pulling trailers or a RV. Not to be long winded in a rest area review but some are disgusting and this ome is just a smaller one tucked away and really nice with some of the best staff I've meet in rest areas are at this location, They are all top notch, always presentable, friendly, & very helpful if needed.

P.S. If you go by when it's a little chilly there's a sweet little spot where you can sit in rockers at...

Good place to visit have 4 walls of brochures and lots of coupons if your traveling or going to travel or just looking for some where to go lots of information to be found about places including local places you will be surprised at the things you can do and you don't have to go far to do it and also this place is really pretty inside and out and very clean the bathrooms are extremely clean and every time I've been there the janitor or maintenance guy has been cleaning or just finished cleaning or getting ready to clean they have an outside drink machine with a snack machine beside it in an open building they have a place where your dog or animal can do its business and they have a walking trail or path where you can walk with signs that tell you how far you've walked its the nicest visiting center I've been to and I've been to a lot so if your just out driving check it out I bet you'll leave with a brochure and...

I have never been to a welcome center that has employees that actually care about your visit and info for all the places you could go in TN not just Kingsport, they have a great selection of beverages and snacks. A new Keurig coffee machine (Cappuccino is my favorite), they have a dog walking trail for our 4 legged family members and covered picnic table so, while you are traveling you could eat atleast 1 meal outside of your car and have a great view of the local mountains, it really is a great view. Also, check out all of the different attractions and hotel coupons and offers in the neat lounge area. The Staff is willing to help you with any plans you would like, just ask them and see how many different options you will have. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE, if I go to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, this is my 1st stop to get coupons and find out about any special activities that are going in at the time I...