Location & Infrastructure
Connecting to the World.
Centrally located between Memphis and Nashville, Crockett County offers convenient access to larger cities. U.S. Highway 412 connects travelers to Dyersburg in the north and Jackson in the south, as well as to Interstate 40, just 11 miles away. Crockett County has multiple internet providers, offering broadband service across the county and making it easy to stay connected to the rest of the world.
By Land
The major east-west road, Interstate 40 is 11 miles from Crockett County. U.S. Highways includes 70, 79, 412, which traverses the length of the county from northwest to southeast. State Highways include 20, 54, 76, 88, 152, 188, 189 and 221. CSX Transportation runs through the southern part of Crockett County.
By Air
Crockett County has access to multiple air transportation options. Humbolt Municipal Airport, the nearest general aviation airport, has a 4,000-foot runway and is just 16 miles away. McKellar Sipes Airport in Jackson is just 24 miles away. Memphis International Airport, offering travel to 39 destinations, is less than 90 miles away.
By Water
Port of Cates Landing in Tiptonville, less than 70 miles away, is the nearest port and is located on the Mississippi River.
| QUICKFACTS | |
|---|---|
| Nearest Commercial Service Airport | McKellar Sipes (Jackson) |
| Distance to Nearest Commercial Service Airport | 24 miles |
| Daily Flights At Nearest Commercial Service Airport | 7 |
| Nearest General Aviation Airport | Humboldt Municipal |
| Distance to Nearest General Aviation Airport | 16.5 miles |
| Runway Length at Nearest General Aviation Airpot | 4,003' |
| Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes) | 22.4 |
| Access of Interstate | I-40 (11 miles) |
| U.S. Highways | 70, 79, 412 |
| State Highways | 20, 54, 76, 88, 152, 188, 189, 221 |
| Nearest Port (From County Seat) | Memphis, Tiptonville (Cates Landing) |
| Railroads Serving County | CSX |
