Restrooms were exceptional clean! No grime on the floors,…read moresparkling commodes and sinks, room was fresh smelling. So nice to see a job well done.

Welcome to Virginia as you cross over from Tennessee on I-81. This rest stop was welcome after my…read morecoffee started to kick in. Bathroom was super clean and the parking was easy. They have a bit of a curve at the entrance to slow people down, which I appreciate. It was still pre-dawn and the place was nicely lit for security. [Review 19570 overall - 1410 in Virginia - 541 of 2023.]

We stopped at TWO Tennessee Welcome Centers today - one as wee entered the state from Virginia and…read moreone as we exited the state into North Carolina - both were among the nicest state welcome centers we've visited. We were fortunate to hit both during hours when they were "open and staffed". The staff made all the difference - they were so helpful in providing literature and visitor informaion. Tennessee is to be commended for their fantastic Welcome Centers.

Clean and comfortable, this welcome center across the border into Tennessee from Virginia serves…read moreboth northbound and southbound traffic. It is on the west side of the highway with a bridge from the northbound side. A 90 degree turn to enter and another 90 degree turn to leave, but there is a stop sign there and the acceleration lane is down a ramp. Inside, clean restrooms and the usual goodies for a welcome center. They have a bunch of organized brochures for the activities and facilities in Tennessee that might interest people on vacation and looking for things to do. [Review 13452 overall, 771 of 2020.]

Immaculate restrooms for the most part. Clean, well supplied & beautiful landscaping in the front…read moreof the building. Nice to look at. A few areas for with picnic tables & shaded areas. Large truck spaces. A welcome area easy to get into. Easily accessed from the highway.

This is one of Virginia's best rest area's.It has plenty of parking for trucks only and the state…read morepolice patrol it and keep all others away.It gets really crowded after dark.

Small with restrooms to the left and a small building for vending machines to the right. Restrooms…read morewere very clean. Restrooms were heated but water runs cold. There's a good size walking area to the left for your pups with picnic tables. Still ice in parking lot, should consider more salt during the winter months.

We are traveling cross country and I like to stop at most rest stops, get out, and walk even if I…read moredon't need the restrooms to stretch and get my blood moving. Often we come across state or county rest stops that are frankly horrible, seem dangerous, underlit, and trashy. I'm embarrassed for the US thinking a foreign traveler might stop at some of these and judge us as a whole by how bad, dirty, and run down some are. On the other hand, there are rest stops like these that are frankly beautiful places that feel more like a relaxing park and an actual place to rest from the stresses of the road. The restroom and lobby were clean, well kept, well stocked, and did not stink. There was a separate building for snacks and drinks away from the restrooms. I see this more in the Southeast than in Western states. I don't know why. Maybe that keeps the sugary distractions away from kids. Or maybe someone thought we needed to earn our treat after a few extra steps. I don't know, but for some reason I like it. Thank you to the staff who keep this place looking great, clean, and feeling safe.

This was a nice welcome center with two lovely employees. They had lots of information, pamphlets…read moreand even a little cutout where you could take a photo. Restrooms are outside. They had a giant butterfly and giant owl on display but when I asked about the owl, it was not really related to the area or any activities that staff could communicate. They basically just said that it looks nice and the lady who made the large butterfly made that also, so they put it up. I thought that was a little strange as North Carolina has barred owls but not the specific species that the giant decoration is. It does make for a nice piece to look at though. They did have printed information for the activity that I was specifically looking for and everything was well organized. This location is definitely worth a stop.

Another great welcome center. These states know how to do it. Remarkable collection of…read moreinformation and very helpfull employees. Clean restrooms. Easy parking.

Greene County I-81 South Rest Area…read more Located along I-81, convenient for short break. Easy access to and from the highway. Rest area surrounding facilities are equipped with wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair restrooms and wheelchair parking lots. Restrooms amenities are clean and well maintained, although outdated and need some upgrading. Some vending machines are located near the parking lot and well stocked. The surrounding garden are beautifully designed and well maintained. Plenty space for parking, though can be a tight during night time, when the trucks are in parking in line. I-81, Greeneville, TN 37745 24 hours ℹ interstaterestareas.com #ontheroad #roadtrip #restareaTN #greenevillesouthrestarea #preservefootprints

Stopped here for a bathroom break. The restrooms were clean. (Thankfully)…read more This wasn't a huge rest stop but came in handy. The vending machines weren't working. No biggie for me. The gentleman working on site was nice and helpful to us. Two hour parking is the limit so don't try to spend the night! Easy access to and from the interstate.

Clean bathrooms, brochure kiosk, vending machines. They don't want pets in specific areas. I get…read moreit, many owners aren't responsible and respectful by cleaning up after pet.

Now heading east on I-40 from Knoxville towards Asheville and needing to make a quick stop. Easy…read moreaccess and this rest area has a clean restroom. The payphone is out of service. Lots of space for parking and in the right light, there would be shade parking. They have a separate area for picnics, trucks and pet walking. [Review 12906 overall, 222 of 2020.]

This facility is extremely clean and convenient. I stopped in to use the ladies room and require a…read morehandicap booth. There were two to choose from and both were available. I took the one at the end and was hopeful my entire walker would fit in. No problem! The walker had plenty of space as this stall appeared to be not only a handicap stall but also a family stall. There was a Full size high handicap toilet with very sturdy hand rails nit there was also a child size toilet too. Five stars for everything I needed and being quite handicap accessible!

Pulling in plenty of parking! So pretty on the outside!…read moreThey need more signs for handicap!!! I watch an elderly lady trying to manage the stairs on the way in- Parking for handicap is around the back by the big trucks- it is hard to see the sign- especially if you only follow the sign that says cars- There are no garbage cans for smokers butts - it is terrible- they just throw them on the ground on their way into the building! Bathroom was clean to look at but smells bad even in the hallway.

After an exhausting drive, this Motel 6 in Bristol, VA was exactly what I needed -- clean,…read morecomfortable, and staffed by genuinely kind people. When I arrived, I saw signs indicating no truck or RV/trailer parking. I tow a 16-foot camper with my Subaru Outback XT, so I parked temporarily and went inside to ask since I had already booked online. Sherri at the front desk was incredibly friendly and helpful. She explained that while they need all their parking spaces and can't allow camper parking in the main lot, there's an empty lot just one street over that guests sometimes use. It's covered by their cameras, and local law enforcement is aware of it. After a long day on the road, that reassurance was everything. The room was spotless -- truly immaculate. My dogs and I were very comfortable. The room had a microwave and fridge, and the deep bathtub was a huge bonus. I took a long, much-needed bath and finally felt human again. The location is super convenient -- close to Walmart and lots of food options. Olive Garden, Chili's, fast food spots, and I personally went to Golden Corral, which was very close. The lobby was clean and welcoming, especially considering they were just thawing out from a recent freeze. You could tell the staff was working hard all day. What really stood out, though, was the front desk staff. Excellent customer service, yes -- but more than that, they were just kind people. After an arduous drive, this place felt safe, calm, and honestly like home, even if just for one night. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it.

Clean, well laid out rooms. There are 3 floors, so there's quite a distance from your car to your…read moreroom. There's just one elevator, so it's somewhat slow. The lighting is a little strange. The free Wi-Fi is excellent and easy to use. The location is close to the highway and restaurants and stores. Staff is friendly and helpful.

This location continues to be first class. The restrooms are spotless and the grounds are…read morebeautiful. Great place to stop after a very dangerous ride through the construction area where they are try to fix the area that was destroyed by the recent flood waters.

A cute rustic looking building housing a Welcome desk, bathrooms, and a very cozy sitting area…read morecomplete with rocking chairs and a fireplace. The folks running the place are friendly and non-intrusive. Vending machines are in a separate building a short walk from the main entrance.