Hamblen County, Tennessee provides a wide range of transportation options for its residents. The county is served by the state’s public transit system, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). TDOT offers bus services from Knoxville to Morristown as well as a number of rural routes throughout Hamblen County. Additionally, residents have access to taxis and ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. These services provide convenient, low cost transportation in the area. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles, there are several major highways that pass through Hamblen County and provide easy access to surrounding cities and states. There are also several local airports located within a short drive which provide both domestic and international flights. With these many options available, it's easy to get around in Hamblen County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hamblen County takes 22.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hamblen County get to work:
- 84.3% drive their own car alone
- 10.3% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit