Newport, TN (37821) is a small town located in Cocke County. It has a population of around 7,000 people and is situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The town has several public transportation options to help residents get around. The Cocke County Public Transit Authority provides bus services operating throughout Newport and the surrounding areas, with routes connecting Newport to other cities such as Cosby, Hartford, Del Rio and Kodak. There are also taxi companies that provide transportation across the county for those who may need it. In addition to these services, Newport is connected to other cities via Interstate 40 and US Route 321 which are both well maintained roads for easy access from out of town or neighboring cities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Newport (zip 37821) takes 25.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Newport (zip 37821) get to work:
- 87.7% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 1.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit