Transportation Highways
Lexington is 10 miles south of Interstate 40 which serves east-west traffic through the southern part of the United States. An excellent state highway system serves Lexington. U. S. Highway 412 gives excellent east-west access and Tennessee Highways 104, 22 and 22A provide for north-south traffic.

Approximately 30 truck lines presently operate through Lexington. With deregulation of the trucking industry, this number can increase as necessary. There are local trucking companies as well as many others as close as 25 miles. United Parcel Service, Federal Express and Emery are available in Lexington.

Airports
Franklin-Wilkins Field is within five minutes of downtown. The 5000' x 75' runway is lighted and paved. The field has an administration building which is attended during the daylight hours and JA jet fuel and 100 octane fuel are available. There is a storage hangar located at the field with maintenance and engine overhaul capabilities available.

Commercial service is available in Jackson (21 miles west) at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. Both commuter and charter services can be accommodated at the airport. Memphis and Nashville airports offer international service.
Barge Transportation

The Tennessee River is located 20 miles east of Lexington. U. S. Highway 412 has access to the river and direct service is available on several contract and common carriers.