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14013 E. Hwy. 136 – Lafayette, Georgia 30728

(in the small community of Villanow, crossroads of Hwy 136 and Hwy 201)

We are located 12 miles off Interstate 75,

65 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia

and 35 miles south of Chattanooga, Tennessee

From Atlanta Georgia, drive north on I-75, take Exit #320,

Lafayette/Resaca, Hwy. 136

turn (left) and go over the interstate (West) on Hwy. 136 towards

Lafayette.

Drive six miles until the road comes to a T,

turn right and continue on Hwy. 136, six more miles.

The sign will be on the right:

Farriers’ National Research Center and School.

From Chattanooga, Tennessee, drive south on I-75 for 20 miles,

Take Exit #345, Ringgold & Tunnel Hill, Hwy 41

Turn right, go thru Tunnel Hill approximately 10 miles

You will approach a Traffic Light and a right turn only, Turn Right onto

Hwy. 201.

You will see a sign to Villanow, 12 miles. When you get to Villanow,

the General Store will be front of you at the intersection.

Turn left onto Hwy. 136 and drive 1 1/2 miles.

The sign will be on the left:

Farriers’ National Research Center and School.

Click here for interactive map

Hotel Information

Coming in from the Atlanta, Georgia, the closed motel is:

America's Best Inns, exit 318 off I-75 in Calhoun, Georgia (706)625-1511

Get back on I-75 and follow the above directions to the next exit to our facility.

Coming in from Chattanooga, the closest motel is:

America's Best Inn at I-75, exit 333 in Dalton, Georgia (706)226-1100

There are other motels on this exit as well.

Two ways to drive in from Dalton:

1. From the hotel, get on I-75 going north. Get off at the next exit #335, Rocky Face. Turn left and go back under the interstate. Go approximately 3 miles and turn left onto Hwy 201. Follow Hwy 201 and 12 miles to Villanow. At the intersection in Villanow, you will see a Favorite Market on the left. Turn left onto Hwy 136. We are one mile up on the left.

2. Over the mountain to FNRC:

Cross over I-75 and proceed up Dug Gap Mountain. At the base of Dug Gap Mountain, bear right onto Hurricane Road. Follow this road to the T junction. At the T junction, turn left. Follow this road all the way out to the major State Highway. This road is Tibbs Road and will turn into Joe Robeson Road. When you come to the State Highway 201, turn left. Follow Hwy 201 until you come to the intersection at Villanow. A Favorite Market will be on the left. Turn left onto Hwy 136. We are one mile up on the left.

Two ways back to Dalton from the FNRC

Hwy 201 to Dalton:

From our drive turn right onto Hwy 136 and travel to the Villanow intersection. Favorite Market will be on the right. Turn right onto Highway 201. Follow Hwy 201 until it ends at the T Junction at Rocky Face. Turn right. Follow the four lane highway until you come to the I-75 South exit. Go I-75 south for one exit. Get off at the Dalton exit #333. Turn left and cross back over I-75. America’s Best Inn will be on the right.

Over the mountain to Dalton:

From FNRC to the Dalton Exit 333 to America's Best Inn

Out of the FNRC, turn right onto Hwy. 136.

Travel one mile to Villanow at the intersection of Hwy 201 at the Favorite Market.

Turn right onto Hwy 201

Travel about 2 ½ miles

Just past the New Beginnings Baptist Church, turn right onto Joe Robeson Road.

Stay on the main road and travel about 5 miles to Hurricane Road. Watch for a brick church on the right and Hurricane Road is on the corner. Turn right onto Hurricane Road. Follow this very curvy road a short distance until you can bear left onto Dug Gap Mountain Road. (You will have the right-of-way to bear left or go straight.) Travel up and over the mountain. At the base of the mountain you will come to the I-75 entrance. Cross over I-75 and America’s Best Inns will be on the right.