Location & Infrastructure

Connected to the World.

With eight exits along Interstate 26, the CSX rail system in the county, and additional transportation options less than an hour away, Unicoi County is a strategic choice for businesses. Interstate 26 runs right through the county and offers travelers incredible views of the surrounding landscape, as well as connection to Interstate 81, just 30 miles away. The Tri-Cities Regional Airport, 40 minutes away, is designated as a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) #204. Unicoi County borders North Carolina, and travelers can get to the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) in less than an hour.

Unicoi County has solid infrastructure. The fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) service, providing 1 Gbps connectivity to homes, businesses, and schools, is the first of its kind in rural Appalachia. Plus, the combination of quality utility services, including water, electricity, natural gas, sewer, and broadband, and the rich history of its hardworking residents, makes Unicoi County a smart choice for any business.