
Commercial Land for Sale in Athens, Tennessee
1 Decatur Pike Hwy 30, Athens, TN 37303
Highway 30 Frontage Near I-75, Exit 49, Athens, TN
Located approximately 1,500 feet West of Interstate I-75, Exit 49
Lot 1 Total Size: 5.05± acres
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 acreage, zoning, utilities, permitted uses, and development requirements.
Location
- Street address
- 1 Decatur Pike Hwy 30
- County
- McMinn County
- Zip code
- 37303
- Elevation
- 853 feet
Directions
Turn West off of Interstate 75 onto Decatur Pike/Hwy 30 Exit 49, Athens TN. Property is across from Speedway Gas Station and adjacent to the side entrance of Weigel's and Comfort Inn. Lot 1 has 223 ft of Hwy 30 road frontage. Adjoining Lot 2 has 268 ft of Hwy 30 road frontage. Signs are on Decatur Pike/Hwy 30 with QR code for extensive information and Milton Rd/County Road 126
Property details
- Acreage
- 5.05 acres
- Access
- Public road
- MLS #
- REALTRACS 3295002
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $137
Parcels
- 046 18200 000
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Financing
- Conventional
- Possession
- Close of Escrow
Lot
- Dimensions
- 223 x 684 x 314 x 56 x 618 x 310 x 232 x 230
- Terrain
- Sloped, Wooded
- Road Frontage
- City Street
- Road Surface
- Paved
- Features
- Sloped, Wooded
Structure
- Water
- Public
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Public | Available |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| E K Baker Elementary | Elementary |
| E K Baker Elementary | Middle |
| McMinn County High School | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Price drop | $580,548 | $176,952 -23.4% | RCAR |
| Jan 15, 2026 | New listing | $757,500 | — | RCAR |













