Location & Infrastructure
Logistics and Resources.
With a central location in the heart of West Tennessee, Haywood County and its county seat, Brownsville, sit directly on the major east-west corridor of Interstate 40. Just a few miles from the major transportation hub of Memphis, Haywood County is 56 miles from the Mississippi River, 63 miles to Memphis International Airport. With rail access, Haywood County has the location, land and infrastructure to reach world markets.
A gigabyte community, Haywood County offers hundred of acres of flat, buildable land with underground utilities, excellent logistics and local government teams at work to make development affordable. The state-certified Memphis Regional Megasite, with almost 4,000 acres of land prepared for industrial growth, is just 13 miles from the city of Brownsville, and additional sites are ready for occupation.
By Land
The major east-west corridor of I-40 passes directly through Haywood County. The area is also served by U.S. Highways 70 and 79 and State Highways 1, 19, 54, 76, 87, 179, 180, 222 and 369. CSX rail is available throughout the county.
By Air
Haywood County is only 63 miles from the Memphis International Airport and the FedEx hub and just 21 miles from Jackson's McKellar Sipes Airport, with a 6,000-foot runway.
By Water
Only 56 miles to the Mississippi River, Haywood County has easy access to both the Port of Memphis and the Cates Landing intermodal port at Tiptonville.
QUICKFACTS | |
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Nearest Commercial Service Airport | McKellar Sipes (Jackson) |
Distance to Nearest Commercial Service Airport | 21 miles |
Daily Flights At Nearest Commercial Service Airport | 7 |
Nearest General Aviation Airport | McKellar-Sipes Regional (Jackon) |
Distance to Nearest General Aviation Airport | 20.9 miles |
Runway Length at Nearest General Aviation Airpot | 6,006' |
Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes) | 22.5 |
Access of Interstate | I-40 |
U.S. Highways | 70, 79 |
State Highways | 1, 19, 54, 76, 87, 179, 180, 222, 369 |
Nearest Port (From County Seat) | Memphis, Tiptonville (Cates Landing) |
Railroads Serving County | CSX |