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A view of the Memphis skyline from Interstate 40 East as it begins to cross the Mississippi River from Arkansas into Tennessee. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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This sign officially marks the Tennessee state line as Interstate 40 East crosses the Mississippi River. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Tennessee welcome sign as Interstate 40 East enters the Volunteer State from Arkansas by crossing the Mississippi River. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 1: Riverside Dr / Front St (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Speed limit signs near mile marker 1. The speed limit on Interstate 40 East in the Memphis area starts out at 55 mph with a minimum speed limit of 45 mph. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 1B: US 51 - Danny Thomas Blvd (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Follow Interstate 240 South via Exit 1E to the Memphis International Airport. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Also take Exit 1E to Madison Ave. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Take Exit 1E to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, the VA Medical Center, Regional Medical Center, and Methodist University Hospital. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 1E: Interstate 240 South - Jackson, MS (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Just past Exit 1E, Interstate 40 East curves to the north for a brief distance. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 2: Chelsea Ave / Smith Ave (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Take Exit 2A to Meeman-Shelby State Park. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East approaching Exit 2A - 3/4 mile. After this exit, I-40 East curves back to the east once again. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Take Exits 2A and 3 to Frayser. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 2A: US 51 - Millington (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 3: Watkins St (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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East of Exit 3, the speed limit increases to 65 mph for automobiles and remains 55 mph for trucks. The 55 mph truck speed limit remains in effect until we leave Shelby County.
(Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Take Exit 5 to Southwest Community College Gill Campus. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 5: Hollywood St (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East assurance shield just past Exit 5. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 6: Warford St (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Take Exit 8 to Raleigh and Methodist North Hospital. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Also take Exit 8 to Memphis National Cemetery. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East: Road view from mile marker 7. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 8: TN 14 (Austin Peay Hwy) - Jackson Ave (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Take Exit 10 to Naval Support Activity Mid-South. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 10: SR 204 - Covington Pike (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 12A: US 64 / US 70 / US 79 - Summer Ave / White Station Rd (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East approaching Exit 12B - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 12B: Sam Cooper Blvd (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 12C: Interstate 40 East - Nashville. Staying straight here will take you onto Interstate 240 West, at its eastern terminus. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Take Exit 12 to Highway Patrol Headquarters and Southwest TN Community College Macon Cove Campus. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 12: Sycamore View Rd / Bartlett (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at mile marker 13. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 14: Whitten Rd (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 15A: Appling Rd South (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 15B: Appling Rd North (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Take Exit 16 to St. Francis Hospital and Bartlett. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 16: SR 177 - Germantown (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Take Exit 18 to Oakland and Lakeland. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 18: US 64 - Somerville / Bolivar (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Speed limit sign just east of Exit 18. The speed limit remains 65 mph for autos and 55 mph for trucks, since we have yet to leave Shelby County. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at mile marker 19. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East approaching Exit 20 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 20: Canada Rd / Lakeland (Photo taken 5/23/15).
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Interstate 40 East assurance shield just east of Exit 20. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Take Exit 25 to Memphis Tourist Info Center. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 24: TN 385 - Collierville / Millington; Exit 25: SR 205 - Arlington (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East at mile marker 26. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Mileage sign just past mile marker 26. It's 60 miles to Jackson and 183 miles to Nashville. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East entering Fayette County. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Now that Interstate 40 East has left Shelby County, the speed limit increases to 70 mph for all traffic. This is the standard on most rural Interstates in western and central Tennessee. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East: Road view from mile marker 28. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East at mile marker 32. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Take Exit 35 to LaGrange. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 35: TN 59 - Covington / Somerville (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Mileage sign near mile marker 36. It's 50 miles to Jackson and 173 miles to Nashville. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 42: SR 222 - Stanton / Somerville (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East entering Haywood County. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East at mile marker 44. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 47: SR 179 - Stanton-Dancyville Rd (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Truck Weigh / Inspection Station on Interstate 40 East. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East approaching Exit 52 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 52: SR 179 / TN 76 (Koko Rd) - Whiteville (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East assurance shield near mile marker 52. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Speed limit assurance sign near mile marker 52. Speed Limit - 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Mileage sign near mile marker 53. It's 33 miles to Jackson and 156 miles to Nashville. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East entering Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge at mile marker 53. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East: Road view from mile marker 54. (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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Interstate 40 East at Exit 56: TN 76 - Brownsville / Somerville (Photo taken 5/24/15).
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