Spring City, Tennessee is a small town located in the Eastern part of Tennessee with a population of approximately 2,000 people. It is conveniently located near two major Interstates, I-75 and I-24, as well as US-27 which provides access to nearby cities like Chattanooga and Knoxville. As far as public transportation options go, Spring City does not offer its own transportation system or buses, however it is served by the Southeast Tennessee Public Transportation Authority (SPTA). This authority offers bus and shuttle services that allow passengers to travel to surrounding cities such as Chattanooga, Dayton, Etowah, and Ten Mile. They also provide rural transport services for those who need to get around in rural areas of Rhea County. Passengers can also use the SPTA’s “Flexible Route System” which allows them to book rides ahead of time at any day of the week for trips outside the fixed route service area. All in all, public transportation options are available to Spring City residents for their daily commute needs both within and outside the city boundaries.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Spring City (zip 37381) takes 27.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Spring City (zip 37381) get to work:
- 88.8% drive their own car alone
- 4.8% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 1.0% take mass transit