1390 5th St, Jellico, TN 37762

Jellico, Tennessee, sits along the Tennessee–Kentucky border, 58 miles north of Knoxville, offering business owners the perfect balance of accessibility and quality of life. Surrounded by the Cumberland Mountains, the city provides ready access to healthcare, outdoor recreation, and reliable infrastructure. Retailers and professionals benefit from local amenities, including Jellico Community Hospital, Veterans Memorial Park, and a vibrant mix of eateries and shops. The nearby Oswego Industrial Park (27 acres) offers utilities, rail access, and close proximity to I‑75—making it ideal for manufacturing, distribution, or service-based operations seeking efficiency and value. With attractions like Indian Mountain State Park and a historic downtown, Jellico is uniquely positioned for both economic and tourism growth.This Jellico location fronts a two‑lane major collector carrying roughly 5,700 vehicles per day and serving as an I‑75 alternate, giving retailers solid drive‑by exposure for rural Tennessee. The trade area is small, value‑oriented (median household income near $41,000), which favors necessity and convenience retail over discretionary or luxury concepts. The highest and best retail uses are convenience-based: quick food, coffee, personal services, or small-format specialty retail or medical services. Potential for small pharmacy/health clinic, vision/dental, durable medical equipment, and fitness/therapy concepts tailored to seniors and working‑class residents.