Directions to McMinville

Located at the foot of the Cumberland Plateau, McMinnville is an easy, low-stress drive from major regional cities. Whether you are planning a weekend trip for hiking and river paddling or just driving out for a afternoon of air conditioning and local food, use the directions below to plan your trip.

From Nashville (Northwest): Take I-24 East toward Murfreesboro for about 30 miles. Take Exit 81B onto US-231 North/South Church Street, turn right onto S. Rutherford Blvd, and follow US-70S East straight into downtown McMinnville.
From Chattanooga (Southeast): Take US-27 North toward Dunlap for 21 miles, merge onto TN-111 North over the Plateau for 30 miles, and continue onto TN-8 North straight into McMinnville.
From Knoxville (Northeast): Take I-40 West toward Cookeville. Take Exit 288 for TN-111 South toward Sparta (20 miles), then merge onto US-70S West for 21 miles into town.
From Huntsville (Southwest): Take US-431 North across the state line into Tennessee. Connect via US-64 East and TN-127 North into Warren County.