Food and Gas near the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee

We often hear people say that there are no gas stations, markets or restaurants near the Natchez Trace Parkway. It is true that none are located "right on" the Trace. But, there are plenty of places just off the Trace to "fuel up" your vehicle and yourself! You only need to know where to find them.

Along the 100 mile-long section of the Trace that passes through Tennessee there are markets within 2 miles or less at eight of the ten major exits. Bicyclists traveling without a vehicle can easily bike to these markets for a quick snack or for a lunch break.

Most of the markets are decades old and are well known in the local community. In fact, one is 120 years old. Most have gas pumps and all offer sandwiches and other items like pizza, ice cream, plate lunches, etc. Play the video for a quick look at the markets.

Click on these articles to learn more about the markets, including how far and which direction they are from the Trace, their address, services provided and some pictures.

• Milepost 444 - Tennessee Highway 100 (northern terminus)
• Milepost 428 - Tennessee Highway 46 (Leiper's Fork)
• Milepost 416 - Tennessee Highway 7 (Fly)
• Milepost 408 - Tennessee Highway 50 (Shady Grove / Duck River)
• Milepost 386 - Tennessee Highway 20 (between Hohenwald and Summertown)
• Milepost 370 - US Highway 64 (between Waynesboro and Lawrenceburg)
• Milepost 354 - Collinwood, Tennessee
• Milepost 351 - Tennessee Highway 13 (Collinwood)