Ports & Barge Service

Tennessee is centrally located on the nation’s inland waterway system and boasts over 1,060 miles of navigable water.  The Mississippi, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers plus tributaries supply economical and energy efficient transportation.  The Tennessee – Tombigbee Waterway provides Tennessee with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and onwards to international markets.

More than 200 existing Tennessee businesses use the waterways and their specialized terminals. Fort Loudon terminal is just 20 miles away from Blount County and is well equipped to facilitate specific cargo requirements / interchange with road and rail transport.

Blount County is served by the following terminals, all located within 20 miles of Maryville:
Burkhart Enterprises 865/523-6157
Fort Loudon Terminal Co. 865/986-6545

Navigable Water Ways & Ports

Blount County is served by the following terminals, all located within 20 miles of Maryville:

Burkhart Enterprises French River Mile 0.8R, opposite Tennessee River Mile 652.2;
contact Ray Burkhart 865/523-6157.
Handling equipment: Clamshell bucket and fixed crane or derrick, and mobile crane or derrick, open storage area is available.

Fort Loudon Terminal Company Tennessee River Mile 600.2R;
contact Don Lee 865/986-6545.
Handling equipment: Clamshell bucket and fixed crane or derrick. Storage facilities available-enclosed shed (warehouse) and open storage area.