Interstate 24 West - Smyrna to Nashville

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Interstate 24 West
Interstate 24 straddles northernmost reaches of the Murphreesboro city limits by the Thistle Downs subdivision. The Heatherwood development spreads along the west side of the freeway beyond I-840.

Interstate 24 straddles northernmost reaches of the Murphreesboro city limits by the Thistle Downs subdivision. The Heatherwood development spreads along the west side of the freeway beyond I-840.

09/07/20

Continuing northwest, Interstate 24 next meets SR 102 at a diamond interchange (Exit 70) in south Smyrna.

Continuing northwest, Interstate 24 next meets SR 102 at a diamond interchange (Exit 70) in south Smyrna.

09/07/20

SR 102 follows Almaville Road south 7.66 miles to Almaville and SR 96 beyond Interstate 840.

SR 102 follows Almaville Road south 7.66 miles to Almaville and SR 96 beyond Interstate 840.

09/07/20

Northeast from Exit 70, SR 102 follows Lee Victory Parkway 2.75 miles to U.S. 41/70S and Nissan Drive 2.65 miles north from there by the Smyrna Nissan Plant to SR 266 (Jefferson Pike).

Northeast from Exit 70, SR 102 follows Lee Victory Parkway 2.75 miles to U.S. 41/70S and Nissan Drive 2.65 miles north from there by the Smyrna Nissan Plant to SR 266 (Jefferson Pike).

09/07/20

TDOT recorded 122,840 vehicles per day west between Exits 70 and 66 in 2017.

TDOT recorded 122,840 vehicles per day west between Exits 70 and 66 in 2017.

09/07/20

Downtown Nashville is 22 miles to the north via I-24 and I-40.

Downtown Nashville is 22 miles to the north via I-24 and I-40.

06/11/17

SR 266 (Sam Ridley Parkway) runs 5.01 miles west from SR 102 (Nissan Drive) past Smyrna/ Rutherford County Airport (MQY) to a parclo interchange (Exit 66) with Interstate 24.

SR 266 (Sam Ridley Parkway) runs 5.01 miles west from SR 102 (Nissan Drive) past Smyrna/ Rutherford County Airport (MQY) to a parclo interchange (Exit 66) with Interstate 24.

09/07/20

I-24 leading west to SR 266 (Sam Ridley Parkway) north is part of the Clifton Braunwalder Memorial Mile.

I-24 leading west to SR 266 (Sam Ridley Parkway) north is part of the Clifton Braunwalder Memorial Mile.

09/07/20

Sam Ridley Parkway extends a half mile west to Blair Road, north of the Blair Farm development. SR 266 runs east from Smyrna to Walterhill and Lascassas before turning north to Lebanon.

Sam Ridley Parkway extends a half mile west to Blair Road, north of the Blair Farm development. SR 266 runs east from Smyrna to Walterhill and Lascassas before turning north to Lebanon.

09/07/20

A large array of warehouses and distribution centers spread along the north side of I-24 within the city of La Vergne.
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A large array of warehouses and distribution centers spread along the north side of I-24 within the city of La Vergne.

09/07/20

Waldron Road constitutes a five lane boulevard connecting I-24 at Exit 64 with U.S. 41/70S, 2.2 miles to the north in La Vergne.

Waldron Road constitutes a five lane boulevard connecting I-24 at Exit 64 with U.S. 41/70S, 2.2 miles to the north in La Vergne.

09/07/20

Waldron extends south to Rock Springs Road and the Smyrna city line.

Waldron extends south to Rock Springs Road and the Smyrna city line.

09/07/20

Additional warehouses and distribution centers line both sides of Interstate 24 west from Waldron Road to the La Vergne city line.

Additional warehouses and distribution centers line both sides of Interstate 24 west from Waldron Road to the La Vergne city line.

09/07/20

Interstate 24 proceeds northwest one mile to meet the south end of SR 171 at Exit 62 to Old Hickory Boulevard.

Interstate 24 proceeds northwest one mile to meet the south end of SR 171 at Exit 62 to Old Hickory Boulevard.

09/07/20

Interstate 24 west enters the city of Nashville and Davidson County just ahead of the West Branch of Hurricane Creek.

Interstate 24 west enters the city of Nashville and Davidson County just ahead of the West Branch of Hurricane Creek.

06/11/17

Measuring 17.91 miles in length, SR 171 (Old Hickory Boulevard) runs north from the diamond interchange at Exit 62 across J. Percey Priest Reservoir to U.S. 70 north of Mount Juliet.

Measuring 17.91 miles in length, SR 171 (Old Hickory Boulevard) runs north from the diamond interchange at Exit 62 across J. Percey Priest Reservoir to U.S. 70 north of Mount Juliet.

09/07/20

A short stretch of undeveloped land lies north of SR 171 and Exit 62.

A short stretch of undeveloped land lies north of SR 171 and Exit 62.

09/07/20

A $30.5 million project underway from Fall 2018 to May 31, 2021 converted the trumpet interchange at Exit 60 into a DDI. The previous exchange was constructed to serve Hickory Hollow Mall in the 1970s.1

A $30.5 million project underway from Fall 2018 to May 31, 2021 converted the trumpet interchange at Exit 60 into a DDI. The previous exchange was constructed to serve Hickory Hollow Mall in the 1970s.1

09/07/20

Hickory Hollow Parkway parallels I-24 northwest to SR 254 (Bell Road) by the Global Mall at the Crossings.

Hickory Hollow Parkway parallels I-24 northwest to SR 254 (Bell Road) by the Global Mall at the Crossings.

06/11/17

Conversion of Exit 60 into a DDI opened up land for development on the south side of I-24 at the Cane Ridge area. Century Farms Parkway was constructed south from the exchange to Cane Ridge Road.

Conversion of Exit 60 into a DDI opened up land for development on the south side of I-24 at the Cane Ridge area. Century Farms Parkway was constructed south from the exchange to Cane Ridge Road.

09/07/20

I-24 proceeds 0.75 miles west from Hickory Hollow Parkway to a diamond interchange (Exit 59) with SR 254 (Bell Road).

I-24 proceeds 0.75 miles west from Hickory Hollow Parkway to a diamond interchange (Exit 59) with SR 254 (Bell Road).

06/11/17

SR 254 (Bell Road) stretches 17.29 miles across south Nashville from SR 100 at Percy Warner Park to U.S. 41/70S (Murfreesboro Pike).

SR 254 (Bell Road) stretches 17.29 miles across south Nashville from SR 100 at Percy Warner Park to U.S. 41/70S (Murfreesboro Pike).

09/07/20

SR 254 (Bell Road) is a heavily developed commercial arterial within the vicinity of Exit 59. SR 254 west leads to I-65 by the city of Brentwood.

SR 254 (Bell Road) is a heavily developed commercial arterial within the vicinity of Exit 59. SR 254 west leads to I-65 by the city of Brentwood.

09/07/20

I-24 runs between Collins Creek and a CSX Railroad line northwest to Mill Creek and the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville.

I-24 runs between Collins Creek and a CSX Railroad line northwest to Mill Creek and the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville.

06/11/17

Antioch Park spreads along the east side of I-24 adjacent to Mill Creek and south of the six-ramp parclo interchange (Exit 57) with Haywood Lane.

Antioch Park spreads along the east side of I-24 adjacent to Mill Creek and south of the six-ramp parclo interchange (Exit 57) with Haywood Lane.

09/07/20

The succeeding exit along westbound Interstate 24 is for SR 255 (Harding Place).

The succeeding exit along westbound Interstate 24 is for SR 255 (Harding Place).

06/11/17

I-24 runs along the Luna Heights neighborhood north to the diamond interchange at Exit 56.

I-24 runs along the Luna Heights neighborhood north to the diamond interchange at Exit 56.

06/11/17

SR 255 shifts northward from Harding Place onto Donelson Pike to Nashville International Airport (BNA). Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is located off U.S. 31A/41A (Nolensville Road) to the west.

SR 255 shifts northward from Harding Place onto Donelson Pike to Nashville International Airport (BNA). Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is located off U.S. 31A/41A (Nolensville Road) to the west.

09/07/20

SR 255 constitutes an arterial belt route measuring 11.06 miles in length west to U.S. 31 (Franklin Pike) in the city of Oak Hill and north to U.S. 70 in the Donelson community.

SR 255 constitutes an arterial belt route measuring 11.06 miles in length west to U.S. 31 (Franklin Pike) in the city of Oak Hill and north to U.S. 70 in the Donelson community.

09/07/20

East from Exit 56, SR 255 (Harding Place) passes between Metroplex office park and South Perimeter Park. West from I-24, Harding Place runs between the Kenilworth Estates and Hillbrook neighborhoods.

East from Exit 56, SR 255 (Harding Place) passes between Metroplex office park and South Perimeter Park. West from I-24, Harding Place runs between the Kenilworth Estates and Hillbrook neighborhoods.

09/07/20

Confirming marker posted along I-24 between Metroplex office park and the Providence Park neighborhood.

Confirming marker posted along I-24 between Metroplex office park and the Providence Park neighborhood.

09/07/20

A CSX Railroad line spans Interstate 24 one mile south from the six-ramp parclo interchange (Exit 54) with SR 155 (Briley Parkway). This overhead assembly was removed by 2022 and I-440 is not referenced until 1.25 miles ahead of Exit 53.

A CSX Railroad line spans Interstate 24 one mile south from the six-ramp parclo interchange (Exit 54) with SR 155 (Briley Parkway). This overhead assembly was removed by 2022 and I-440 is not referenced until 1.25 miles ahead of Exit 53.

09/07/20

The Opryland country music attraction lies north along the Cumberland River off SR 155 (Briley Parkway).

The Opryland country music attraction lies north along the Cumberland River off SR 155 (Briley Parkway).

09/07/20

SR 155 (Briley Parkway) comprises nearly a full beltway encircling Nashville. The route is a limited access freeway north beyond Exit 54 to I-65 and west to I-40 near Charlotte Park.

SR 155 (Briley Parkway) comprises nearly a full beltway encircling Nashville. The route is a limited access freeway north beyond Exit 54 to I-65 and west to I-40 near Charlotte Park.

09/07/20

The loop ramps from I-40 to SR 155 were removed, downgrading Briley Parkway to an at-grade arterial west to Thompson Lane. SR 155 extends 2.59 miles west to U.S. 31 (Franklin Pike) at Woodmont Boulevard between Oak Hill and Berry Hill.

The loop ramps from I-40 to SR 155 were removed, downgrading Briley Parkway to an at-grade arterial west to Thompson Lane. SR 155 extends 2.59 miles west to U.S. 31 (Franklin Pike) at Woodmont Boulevard between Oak Hill and Berry Hill.

09/07/20

Passing between the Thompson Lane Park neighborhood, I-24 continues 1.00 mile northward to a directional T interchange (Exit 53) with Interstate 440 west.

Passing between the Thompson Lane Park neighborhood, I-24 continues 1.00 mile northward to a directional T interchange (Exit 53) with Interstate 440 west.

06/11/17

A lengthy ramp to U.S. 41/70S (Murfreesboro Pike), Exit 52 departs from within the exchange at Interstate 440. Murfreesboro Pike meets I-24 at a six-ramp parclo interchange midway between I-440 and I-40.

A lengthy ramp to U.S. 41/70S (Murfreesboro Pike), Exit 52 departs from within the exchange at Interstate 440. Murfreesboro Pike meets I-24 at a six-ramp parclo interchange midway between I-440 and I-40.

09/07/20

I-24 west expands to five overall lanes with a two lane ramp (Exit 53) leading onto Interstate 440 west. Providing a direct route to I-40 west toward Jackson and Memphis, I-440 bypasses Downtown Nashville.

I-24 west expands to five overall lanes with a two lane ramp (Exit 53) leading onto Interstate 440 west. Providing a direct route to I-40 west toward Jackson and Memphis, I-440 bypasses Downtown Nashville.

06/11/17

Interstate 24 passes over Glenrose Avenue a half mile ahead of Exit 52 for Murfreesboro Pike. U.S. 41/70S follow Murfreesboro Pike southeast from Lafayette Street and Downtown toward the Glenview and Glencliff communities west of the BNA Airport.

Interstate 24 passes over Glenrose Avenue a half mile ahead of Exit 52 for Murfreesboro Pike. U.S. 41/70S follow Murfreesboro Pike southeast from Lafayette Street and Downtown toward the Glenview and Glencliff communities west of the BNA Airport.

06/11/17

Exit 53 constitutes a flyover onto I-440 west one mile ahead of Exit 52 to Interstate 40. A 7.66 mile long urban loop connecting I-24, I-65 and I-40, I-440 opened in 1987. Four-Forty Parkway doubles as a commuter route to Belle Meade, Vanderbilt University and Berry Hill.

Exit 53 constitutes a flyover onto I-440 west one mile ahead of Exit 52 to Interstate 40. A 7.66 mile long urban loop connecting I-24, I-65 and I-40, I-440 opened in 1987. Four-Forty Parkway doubles as a commuter route to Belle Meade, Vanderbilt University and Berry Hill.

06/11/17

U.S. 41/70S combine in Murfreesboro and parallel Interstate 24 northwest through Smyrna and La Vergne, but do not meet the freeway directly until here. This overhead was carbon copied in 2023 and U.S. 70S remains omitted.

U.S. 41/70S combine in Murfreesboro and parallel Interstate 24 northwest through Smyrna and La Vergne, but do not meet the freeway directly until here. This overhead was carbon copied in 2023 and U.S. 70S remains omitted.

11/04/09

I-24 converges with I-40 at Exits 52 B/A a half mile beyond the flyovers with I-440. Interstate 40 joins Downtownl Nashville with Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Donelson in eastern reaches of Davidson County.

I-24 converges with I-40 at Exits 52 B/A a half mile beyond the flyovers with I-440. Interstate 40 joins Downtownl Nashville with Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Donelson in eastern reaches of Davidson County.

11/04/09

Two lane ramps separate for Exit 52 A connecting Interstate 24 with I-40 west toward Downtown and Exit 52 B for I-40 east to Lebanon, Cookeville and Knoxville.

Two lane ramps separate for Exit 52 A connecting Interstate 24 with I-40 west toward Downtown and Exit 52 B for I-40 east to Lebanon, Cookeville and Knoxville.

09/07/20

Exit 52 partitions from westbound I-24 above over U.S. 41/70S (Murfreesboro Pike). Ramps from Murfreesboro Pike tie into the respective ramps to I-24 and I-40 nearby. Knoxville lies 172 miles to the east along I-40/75.

Exit 52 partitions from westbound I-24 above over U.S. 41/70S (Murfreesboro Pike). Ramps from Murfreesboro Pike tie into the respective ramps to I-24 and I-40 nearby. Knoxville lies 172 miles to the east along I-40/75.

09/07/20

Limestone walls line the Interstate 24 westbound mainline through the exchange with I-40.
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Limestone walls line the Interstate 24 westbound mainline through the exchange with I-40.

11/04/09

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References:

  1. "Interstate 24 Hickory Hollow Interchange Project." Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), press release. October 8, 2018.

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Page Updated Thursday November 23, 2023.