Our nation’s beloved 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, was a native of neighboring Kentucky. But you might not know that he envisioned “a great university for the people of this area” here in the Cumberland Gap. One hundred forty years later, Lincoln Memorial University is the heir of that vision, and we are very proud to wear his name and embrace his legacy.
Nestled in the pristine Appalachian Mountain range, LMU’s main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee, is both scenic and historic. About 55 miles north of Knoxville, Tennessee, we’re perfectly poised to offer a liberal arts education. A main campus full of activities for residential students and 11 extended sites in surrounding areas, LMU provides educational experiences to suit your life. With over 30 academic majors ranging from accounting to wildlife and fisheries biology, success is within your reach.
Most important, LMU is a close-knit community filled with people who care. Students can expect personal attention with an average class size of 14. At LMU, students build relationships that last, and they learn lessons they’ll carry for life.
We invite you to explore our website and learn more about Lincoln Memorial University.
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From McGhee-Tyson Airport (Knoxville, TN)
From McGhee-Tyson Airport, take Highway 129 North (Alcoa Highway) towards Knoxville, TN. After approx. 14 miles, you will reach I-40. Take the I-40 west ramp toward Nashville/Chattanooga. Take the I-75 North/I-640 East exit, exit number 385, towards Lexington, KY. Merge onto I-75 North. Take I-640 East toward Asheville. After 2.7 miles, take the US-441/Broadway exit, exit number 6. Turn left onto Broadway (be careful not to take the very first left off the exit, which is “Old Broadway,” but the second left which is Broadway.) Broadway becomes highway TN-33. After about 40 miles, Broadway will reach Tazewell, TN. In Tazewell, stay straight and TN-33 will become US-25E. Stay on US 25E, and go approximately 13 miles to Harrogate, TN. In Harrogate, the entrance to LMU is approx. 1/2 mile past Gondolier on the left.
From I-81 (coming from the Northeast)
From Interstate 81, take exit 8 (Morristown, TN exit), and take US 25E North to Tazewell, TN. Turn right at the traffic light in Tazewell (you will stay on US 25E North). Go approximately 13 miles to Harrogate, TN. In Harrogate, the entrance to LMU is approx. 1/2 mile past Gondolier on the left.
From I-40 (coming from the West)
Take Interstate 40 to Knoxville, TN. In Knoxville, take the I-75 North/I-640 East exit, exit number 385, towards Lexington. After 2.9 miles, merge onto I-75 North. After about 3 miles, take I-640 East towards Asheville. Merge onto I-640 E. After 2.7 miles, take the US-441/Broadway exit, exit number 6. Turn left onto Broadway (be careful not to take the very first left off the exit, which is “Old Broadway,” but the second left which is Broadway.) Broadway becomes highway TN-33. After 40 miles, you will reach Tazewell, TN. In Tazewell, stay straight and TN-33 will become US-25E. Stay on US 25-E and go 13 miles to Harrogate, TN. In Harrogate, the entrance to LMU is approx. 1/2 mile past Gondolier on the left.
From I-40 (coming from the East)
Take Interstate 40 to Knoxville, TN. In Knoxville, take the I-640 West/US 25-E exit (towards Lexington), exit number 393. After 2.7 miles, take the US-441/Broadway exit, exit number 6. Turn left onto Broadway (be careful not to take the very first left off the exit, which is “Old Broadway,” but the second left which is Broadway.) Broadway becomes highway TN-33. After 40 miles, you will reach Tazewell, TN. In Tazewell, stay straight and TN-33 will become US-25E. Stay on US 25-E and go 13 miles to Harrogate, TN. In Harrogate, the entrance to LMU is approx. 1/2 mile past Gondolier on the left.
From I-75 (coming from the North)
Going on I-75 South, take exit 29 (the first Corbin, KY exit). Take US 25E east approximately 45 miles to Harrogate, TN. Once you pass through the Cumberland Gap Tunnel, the entrance to LMU is approximately 1 mile on the right.
From I-75 (coming from the South)
Take I-75 North to Knoxville, TN. In Knoxville, take the I-640 East/I-75 North exit, exit number 385, towards Lexington. After 2.9 miles, take I-640 East towards Asheville. After 2.7 miles, take the US-441/Broadway exit, exit number 6. Turn left onto Broadway (be careful not to take the very first left off the exit, which is “Old Broadway,” but the second left which is Broadway.) Broadway becomes highway TN-33. After about 40 miles, Broadway will reach Tazewell, TN. In Tazewell, stay straight and TN-33 will become US-25E. Stay on US 25E, and go approximately 13 miles to Harrogate, TN. In Harrogate, the entrance to LMU is approx. 1/2 mile past Gondolier on the left.
From I-75 (coming from Scott or Anderson counties)
Going on I-75 North or South, take exit 134 (LaFollette/Caryville/Jacksboro exit). This will be highway 63. Go east on highway 63 approximately 35 miles to Harrogate, TN. At the junction of highway 63 and the Cumberland Gap Parkway (highway 25E), make a left onto hwy 25E. You will pass Gondolier on your left, and then approx. 1/2 mile on your left will be the main entrance for Lincoln Memorial University.
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