Location & Infrastructure
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Located along the Southern Automotive Corridor on Interstate 65, between Huntsville, Alabama, and Nashville, Marshall County lies in a prime location for businesses in the automotive and manufacturing industries. Fourteen automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEM) lie within a 300-mile radius of Marshall County, as well as several hundred automotive suppliers.
Located in the center of Tennessee and the Eastern United States, Marshall County is less than an hour to Nashville via Interstate 65, just 40 minutes to Interstate 40, one hour to Huntsville, Alabama and close to Franklin and Murfressboro, Tennessee. Marshall County has a lower cost of living and crime rate, as well as an exemplary public education system in comparison to neighboring counties.
Ellington Airport, which recently underwent renovations, is able to effectively transport both people and products. The Nashville International Airport is less than an hour away, and the CSX Railway runs through the county. While the Cumberland River in Nashville is the closest navigable waterway, ports in Florence, Decatur and Huntsville, Alabama, offer additional water navigation. Businesses in Marshall County are also just 500 miles away to several seaports.
By Land
Located On Interstate 65 between Nashville, Tennessee, and Huntsville, Alabama, Marshall County is right along the automotive corridor. U.S. Highways include 31 and 431, which both run the length of the county. State Highways include 11, 50, 64, 99, 106, 129, 130, 270, 271, 272, 373 and 417. CSX Transportation serves Marshall County.
By Air
Ellington Airport, with a recently improved 5000-foot runway is Marshall County's own general aviation airport. Just 61 miles away, the Nashville International Airport operates 380 flights daily.
By Water
The Cumberland River in Nashville is the closest navigable waterway.
QUICKFACTS | |
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Nearest Commercial Service Airport | Nashville International |
Distance to Nearest Commercial Service Airport | 61 miles |
Daily Flights At Nearest Commercial Service Airport | 380 |
Nearest General Aviation Airport | Ellington (Lewisburg) |
Distance to Nearest General Aviation Airport | 0 miles |
Runway Length at Nearest General Aviation Airpot | 5002' |
Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes) | 28.4 |
Access of Interstate | I-65 |
U.S. Highways | 31, 431 |
State Highways | 11, 50, 64, 99, 106, 129, 130, 270, 271, 272, 373, 417 |
Nearest Port (From County Seat) | Nashville |
Railroads Serving County | CSX |