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Newport, TennesseeNewport
Skip unless you need a cheap bed on I-40 between Knoxville and Asheville, or you want to visit the Bush's Baked Beans visitor center. Half a day is enough.
Newport is a small Appalachian town on I-40, best known as a stopover for travellers on the Knoxville–Asheville route. The main draw is the Bush's Baked Beans Visitor Center in nearby Dandridge. The town itself has a short riverwalk and a quiet downtown, but no major sights. Most visitors pass through in under an hour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Dec–Feb (cold, occasional snow)
- Airports
- TYS · AVL
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Newport, Tennessee911 ▾
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance911
- Newport Police Department (non-emergency)423-623-5555
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Newport, Tennessee, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyNewport is generally safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance · 423-623-5555 Newport Police Department (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTYS McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) (About 1 hour west via I-40; the nearest commercial airport.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (diner)$2–3
- Sit-down mealLunch at a diner$8–12
- BeerBeer (domestic, bar)$3–5
- Budget bedChain motel room (I-40 corridor), a night, per roomUS$65
- Mid-range bedChain motel room (I-40 corridor), a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedChain motel room (I-40 corridor), a night, per roomUS$140
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TYS McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) (About 1 hour west via I-40; the nearest commercial airport.) · AVL Asheville Regional Airport (About 1 hour east via I-40.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Oct (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Newport, Tennessee: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. I-40 runs east–west through town; US-25/US-70/US-321 intersect here. Parking is free and easy.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
I-40 west, about 45 min
Museums, restaurants, and the University of Tennessee campus.
Pigeon Forge
goDoor to door: About 40 min
US-321 south, about 30 min
Dollywood, dinner shows, outlet shopping.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
goDoor to door: About 1 h
US-321 south to Gatlinburg, about 45 min
Hiking, scenic drives, wildlife. Entry is free.
Asheville, NC
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
I-40 east, about 1 h
Biltmore Estate, breweries, Blue Ridge Parkway.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
I-40 corridor
Chain motels near exits 432 and 435; convenient for a one-night stop.
Downtown Newport
A few independent inns and B&Bs; quieter but fewer dining options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–140 excl. bed
- High
- $140+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain motel room (I-40 corridor)1 × 1 night × US$90 | US$90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Gas for a day of driving (approx. 100 miles)1 × US$15 · check | US$15 |
| Bush's Visitor Center admission2 × US$0 · Free | US$0 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$33 |
| Trip total≈ US$179 per person per day, bed included | US$358 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (diner) | $2–3 |
| Lunch at a diner | $8–12 |
| Dinner at a sit-down restaurant | $12–20 |
| Beer (domestic, bar) | $3–5 |
| Gas (per gallon, regular) | $3.00–3.50 (check) |
| Motel room (I-40 corridor) | $65–140 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No Uber or Lyft coverage is reliable; plan to drive yourself.
- Downtown restaurants close early, often by 8–9 PM.
- The Bush's Visitor Center is in Dandridge, about 15 minutes west of Newport.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
- Newport Police Department (non-emergency)
- 423-623-5555
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Emergency
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance911
- Newport Police Department (non-emergency)423-623-5555
Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC. Consulates in Atlanta and Nashville serve Tennessee.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Knoxville (TYS) → Newport, taxi/rideshare: about $60–80 (check)
- Asheville (AVL) → Newport, taxi/rideshare: about $70–90 (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Newport, Tennessee. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Dec–Feb (cold, occasional snow) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Bush's Visitor Center and Newport Riverwalk with verified hours.
- Eat pages for the few downtown restaurants with last-order times.
- Sleep pages for the I-40 corridor motels with check-in/check-out details.
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