5.04 Acres of Land for Sale in Athens, Tennessee

price

$579,398|Listed: Dec 28, 2025

MLS#999263812

location

Lot 2 Decatur Pike Hwy 30 W, Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee

Status:Active

Property Type

    Acreage

    5.04 acres

    County

    McMinn

    Format

    Sale

    Description

    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:

    * 2.67± acres located within the City of Athens, zoned B-3 (General Business), allowing for a wide range of commercial and retail uses.

    * 2.37± 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: $114,960 per acre ($579,398)

    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.

    Listing Agent

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    Teresa Mustar

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    Keller Williams Realty - Chattanooga - Lee Hwy

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