Transportation

Southwest Tennessee map of counties with interstate and highway lines.

Unmatched Market Connectivity

Our region puts businesses within easy reach of major U.S. markets, offering the speed and convenience companies need to stay competitive. With direct access to key transportation corridors, shipments move efficiently in every direction. It’s a location designed to keep your operations connected, responsive and ready for growth.

  • Direct access to Interstate 40 for fast east–west shipping
  • Close proximity to Interstate 55 for efficient north–south connections
  • U.S. Highways 70, 79 and 51 offer convenient, high-capacity routes for regional and local distribution
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Five Class I Railroads at Your Doorstep

Southwest Tennessee offers unmatched rail access, giving businesses the flexibility, speed and reliability that modern logistics demand. The powerful rail network is designed to keep supply chains moving.

  • Direct rail service from CSX Rail
  • Direct rail service from Canadian National
  • Direct rail service from Norfolk Southern
  • Direct rail service from Union Pacific
  • Direct rail service from BNSF Railway
  • Multiple carriers provide fast, cost-effective freight options across the U.S. and beyond
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Strategic Access to Two Mississippi River Ports

Southwest Tennessee gives businesses a powerful advantage with direct access to two major river ports, providing a strong foundation for efficient freight movement, intermodal flexibility and reliable distribution channels that keep supply chains competitive and agile.

  • International Port of Memphis is the second largest inland port on the shallow-draft Mississippi River.
  • Ranks as the fifth largest inland port in the United States
  • Supports high-capacity bulk and containerized cargo
  • Port of Cates Landing is located at the 900-mile marker on the Mississippi River
  • Positioned midway between Chicago and New Orleans
  • Offers direct access to Canadian National Rail for seamless intermodal shipping
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Air Connectivity That Moves Business

Southwest Tennessee is supported by a robust air logistics network that enables fast, reliable movement of goods regionally, nationally and globally. Businesses benefit from efficient options and the ability to respond quickly to market demands.

  • Memphis International Airport, home to FedEx’s Express World Hub, is one of the world’s busiest airports for daily freight volume
  • Jackson Regional Airport adds regional air connectivity
  • Combined air assets support fast, reliable cargo movement and distribution