Location & Infrastructure
Resources and Access.
With a central location near interstates and larger cities, Grundy County is in the heart of the Southern Automotive Corridor. A gigabyte community, small businesses are gravitating here for the affordable service, and manufacturers appreciate the excellent electrical supply. Natural gas reserves, nearby airports and a low tax burden are additional reasons that businesses are drawn to this beautiful and friendly community.
By Land
Grundy County has easy access to Interstate 24 at both Pelham and Monteagle. Businesses have additional major highway access through U.S. 41. State roads include TN 2, 15, 50, 56, 108, 150 and 399.
By Air
The Grundy Municipal Airport has two 2,300-foot runways, and the Franklin County Airport in Sewanee has a 3,700-foot runway. The nearest international airport is in Nashville, less than 80 miles away.
By Water
The nearest port, Nickajack in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, is 30 miles away.
| QUICKFACTS | |
|---|---|
| Nearest Commercial Service Airport | Chattanooga Metropolitan |
| Distance to Nearest Commercial Service Airport | 71 miles |
| Daily Flights At Nearest Commercial Service Airport | 43 |
| Nearest General Aviation Airport | Franklin County |
| Distance to Nearest General Aviation Airport | 25.3 miles |
| Runway Length at Nearest General Aviation Airpot | 3,700' |
| Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes) | 27.3 minutes |
| Access of Interstate | I-24 |
| U.S. Highways | 41 |
| State Highways | 2, 15, 50, 56, 108, 150, 399 |
| Nearest Port (From County Seat) | South Pittsburg (Nickajack) |
