5.05 Acres (of 52.86), B3 Hwy 30 & I75, Lot 1
Hotel, Restaurant, Retail, I-75 visibility
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Property Description: Lot 1
Total Size: 5.05± acres (of the larger total tract - 52.86)
- Highway 30 Frontage Near I-75, Exit 49, Athens, TN
- Located approximately 1,500 feet West of Interstate I-75, Exit 49
- (See Investment Highlights for info on the total of 52.86 acres available for purchase)
- Additional connecting acreage with B3 Zoning is available
- Newly surveyed tract carved from parent parcel 046182.00
Lot 1 consists of dual zoning jurisdictions:
• 1.59± acres zoned B-3 (General Business) – City of Athens
• 3.46± acres zoned Agricultural – McMinn County
Dual zoning offers development flexibility.
Property is adjacent to Comfort Inn and Weigel’s, across Highway 30 from Speedway Gas Station
Lot 1 is part of a larger assemblage totaling 52.86 acres, listed by the same agent. The assemblage includes five adjoining parcels owned by two cooperative owners, allowing for flexible assemblage opportunities.
Ideal for retail, service, or highway-oriented commercial uses.
Survey available.
Price: $114,960 per acre ($580,548)
The site’s high-visibility location near a major interstate corridor makes it well suited for retail, service, mixed-use, or highway-oriented commercial development. Dual zoning allows an investor or developer to phase development or strategically allocate parking, stormwater, or future expansion across the site.
Ideal for developers seeking interstate proximity, strong visibility, and zoning flexibility in Southeast Tennessee. The property is located approximately halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga, TN.
Location allows for a wide range of potential uses, including but not limited to:
Hotels, motels, and lodging
Restaurants (including drive-thru, subject to approval)
Retail stores and shopping centers
Professional and medical offices
Auto-related services (sales, service, parts – subject to use review)
Banks and financial institutions
Personal and business services
Mixed-use commercial developments
Buyer to independently verify all permitted and conditional uses with the City of Athens Planning Department.
Permitted-Use Highlights B-3 Zoning – City of Athens (Buyer to Verify)
High-visibility Highway 30 frontage with secondary ingress/egress access from Milton Road / County Road 126
QSR / Restaurant / Convenience Retail
Excellent location for:
• Quick-service restaurants
• Drive-thru concepts (subject to site plan approval)
• Coffee, fast-casual, or convenience retail
Interstate proximity supports both local traffic and interstate travelers, and the dual zoning allows parking, stormwater, or future expansion to be handled efficiently across the site.
Hotel / Hospitality / Short-Term Lodging
Well positioned for:
• Limited-service or select-service hotel
• Extended-stay concepts
• Hospitality with supporting retail or dining
Close access to I-75 makes this attractive for travel-driven demand while remaining within city limits.
Auto / Service / Fuel Users
Highway 30 frontage and I-75 proximity support:
• Auto sales or service
• Tire, oil change, or quick-lube
• Car wash (subject to approvals)
• Truck or fleet service (county portion may support complementary uses)
• Fuel or convenience concepts (buyer to verify)
Buyer to independently verify zoning, utilities, permitted uses, and development requirements.
Also listed in River Co. MLS - 20260233
Investment highlights
Price Improvement:
Acreage Breakdown by Lot
Lot 1: 5.05± acres
• Dual zoning: B-3 (City of Athens) and Agricultural (McMinn County)
• Highway 30 frontage with secondary access from Milton Road
• $114,960 per acre
Lot 2: 5.04± acres
• Dual zoning: B-3 (City of Athens) and Agricultural (McMinn County)
• Highway 30 frontage with secondary access from Milton Road
• $114,960 per acre
Lot 3: 28.00± acres
• Interstate-adjacent tract with direct access from Milton Road / County Road 126
• Approximately $1 million in completed dirt work, engineering, and site preparation
• Storage facility plans available with executed NDA
• $30,000 per acre
Lot 4: 4.88± acres
• 154 ft Highway 30 road frontage
• Currently zoned Residential – McMinn County. Border City of Athens
• Improved with an existing home and multiple barns
• Owner would like to retain HVAC unit if home is demolished
• $150,000 per acre
Lot 5: 9.89± acres
• 827 ft Highway 30 road frontage
• Zoned Agricultural – McMinn County
• Unimproved land with extensive Hwy 30 frontage
• $150,000 per acre
Total Combined Acreage: 52.86± acres
*Buyer to independently verify acreage, zoning, utilities, permitted uses, and development requirements.
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