Call all Hotel, Restaurant, Fast Food, Retail Developers!
Property is adjacent to Comfort Inn and Weigel's, across Highway 30 from Speedway Gas Station
Highway 30 Frontage Near I-75, Exit 49, Athens, TN
Located approximately 1,300 feet West of Interstate I-75, Exit 49
Lot 2 Total Size: 5.04 ± acres
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 and incorporates former parcel number 046 201.00 for egress/ingress from both Hwy 30 and Milton Road/County Road 126.
Lot 2 consists of dual zoning jurisdictions:
* 2.67A± acres located within the City of Athens, zoned B-3 (General Business), allowing for a wide range of commercial and retail uses.
* 2.37A± acres located in McMinn County, currently zoned Agricultural, offering
potential for rezoning or complementary uses subject to county approval.
Dual zoning offers development flexibility.
Lot 2 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: $150,000 per acre ($756,000)
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.
(Click the ''More'' button for additional info) 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.
Lot/land
$756,000
LOT 2 Decatur Pike #30-W, Athens, TN 37303
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5.04Acres
Mixed Use, Unimproved Land
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5.04 Acres Lot
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What's special
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 16, 2026 at 10:02am
Listed by:
Teresa Mustar 423-453-2077,
Keller Williams Realty - Chattanooga - Lee Hwy 423-664-1600
Source: RCAR,MLS#: 20260249
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Property
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5.04 Acres
- Dimensions: 268 x 353 x 314 x 684
- Features: Wooded, Sloped, Level, Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Additional parcels included: 52.86 Acres Available Lot 1: 5.05± Lot 2: 5.04± Lot 3: 28± Lot 4: 4.88± Lot 5: 9.89±
- Parcel number: Part Of 046 182.00
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: See Remarks
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: See Remarks, Water Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $137
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $756,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
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Estimated monthly payment
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Neighborhood: 37303
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWestside Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 5/10Athens City Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- NACity Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: E K Baker
- Middle: E K Baker
- High: McMinn County
Source: RCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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