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{{Short description|State highway in Tennessee, United States}}
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|terminus_a={{jct|state=TN|I|40}} [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]]
| established = July 1, 1983<ref>{{cite magazine |date = September 2014 |title = The Road To 100 Years |url = https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/tdot/documents/100years/TRBA-TDOT-TURNS100.pdf |magazine = Tennessee Road Builder |volume = 17 |issue = 5 |page = 22 |access-date = April 6, 2019 }}</ref>
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|terminus_b={{jct|state=TN|SR|385}} near [[Millington, Tennessee|Millington]]
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|counties=[[Shelby County, Tennessee|Shelby]]
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'''State Route 204''' ('''SR 204''') is a [[state highway]] in [[Shelby County, Tennessee]].
'''State Route 204''' ('''SR 204''') is a [[State highway#United States|state highway]] in [[Shelby County, Tennessee|Shelby County]], [[Tennessee]], United States, that connects [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]] and [[Millington, Tennessee|Millington]].


==Route description==
==Route description==
[[File:Sgt Walter K Singleton Parkway Memphis TN 001.jpg|thumb|left|Sign for the Sgt Walter K Singleton Parkway, June 2012]]
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'''SR 204''' starts at the intersection of Stratford Road and Macon Road in Memphis, about a mile south of [[Interstate 40 in Tennessee|I-40]]. The road (locally known as Covington Pike), passes over the [[Wolf River (Tennessee)|Wolf River]] after its interchange with I-40. Between here and Raleigh–Lagrange Road are numerous car dealerships; Covington Pike is best known regionally for this. SR 204 continues north into the Memphis neighborhood of Raleigh, crossing [[Tennessee State Route 15|SR 15]] (Stage Road) and [[Tennessee State Route 14|SR 14]] (Austin Peay Highway). At this intersection, SR 204 changes into Singleton Parkway, a four-lane divided highway with a {{convert|55|mph|adj=on}} speed limit. This route was named for [[Walter K. Singleton]], a Memphis native, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor as a result of the Vietnam War. This is one of the main routes for residents who commute from Millington to Memphis. After passing over the [[Loosahatchie River]], SR 204 ends at [[Tennessee State Route 385|SR 385]] (future [[Interstate 269|I-269]]). Singleton Parkway continues north into [[Naval Support Activity Mid-South]] and continues until [[Tennessee State Route 205|SR 205]] (Navy Road) in Millington. However, the base is closed to through traffic, so through traffic must go onto SR 385 in order to go to Millington.

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'''SR&nbsp;204''' starts at the intersection of Stratford Road and Macon Road in Memphis, about a mile (south of [[Interstate 40 in Tennessee|Interstate 40]] (I‑40). The road (locally known as '''Covington Pike'''), passes over the [[Wolf River (Tennessee)|Wolf River]] after its interchange with I‑40. Between here and Raleigh–Lagrange Road are numerous car dealerships; Covington Pike is best known regionally for this. SR&nbsp;204 continues north into the Memphis neighborhood of Raleigh, crossing [[Tennessee State Route 15|SR&nbsp;15]] (Stage Road) and [[Tennessee State Route 14|SR&nbsp;14]] (Austin Peay Highway). At this intersection, SR&nbsp;204 changes into '''Sgt. Walter K. Singleton Parkway''' (Singleton Parkway), a four-lane divided highway with a {{convert|55|mph|km/h|adj=on}} speed limit. This route was named for [[Walter K. Singleton]], a Memphis native, who was posthumously awarded the [[Medal of Honor]] as a result of the [[Vietnam War]]. This is one of the main routes for residents who commute from Millington to Memphis. After passing over the [[Loosahatchie River]], SR&nbsp;204 ends at [[Tennessee State Route 385|SR&nbsp;385]] (Paul Barret Parkway—future [[Interstate 269|I&8209;269]]). Singleton Parkway continues north into [[Naval Support Activity Mid-South]] and further on to [[Tennessee State Route 205|SR&nbsp;205]] (Navy Road) in Millington, ending on the east side of the [[Millington-Memphis Airport]]. However, the base is closed to through traffic, so through traffic must go onto SR&nbsp;385 in order to go to Millington.


==History==
==History==
Up until the 1970s, Covington Pike ran from Raleigh–Lagrange Road to just south of its current junction with Austin Peay Highway. However, instead of taking a turn towards the west along the current route, Covington Pike continued north and crossed Austin Peay Highway north of where it does today. Covington Pike crossed over SR-14 several times in somewhat discontinuous sections, over the Loosahatchie River, and past the community of Rosemark. In theory, one could get to [[Covington, Tennessee]] (about {{convert|40|mi|km|disp=or|abbr=on}} north of Memphis) by having traveled this route as its name suggests. Once in Tipton County, the route is known as Old Memphis Road (or Old Brighton Road in the city of Covington), which is more continuous and still goes from the Tipton County line to Covington. Today, segments of the old Covington Pike still exist, but are mainly dead ends.
Up until the 1970s, Covington Pike ran from Raleigh–Lagrange Road to just south of its current junction with Austin Peay Highway (SR&nbsp;14). However, instead of taking a turn towards the west along the current route, Covington Pike continued north and crossed Austin Peay Highway north of where it does today. Covington Pike crossed over SR&nbsp;14 several times in somewhat discontinuous sections, over the Loosahatchie River, and past the community of [[Rosemark, Tennessee|Rosemark]]. In theory, one could get to [[Covington, Tennessee|Covington]] (about {{convert|40|mi|km|disp=sqbr}} north of Memphis) by having traveled this route as its name suggests. Once in [[Tipton County, Tennessee|Tipton County]], the route is known as Old Memphis Road (or Old Brighton Road in the city of Covington), which is more continuous and still goes from the Tipton County line to Covington. Today, segments of the old Covington Pike still exist, but are mainly dead ends.


Singleton Parkway was built in the 1970s from Austin Peay to Egypt Central Road, and was extended north to Millington in the 1980s.
Singleton Parkway was built in the 1970s from Austin Peay to Egypt Central Road, and was extended north to Millington in the 1980s.


==Major Intersections==
==Major intersections==
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|location=Memphis
| location=Memphis
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|road={{jct|state=TN|I|40|location1=[[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]]|city2=Jackson}}
| road={{jct|state=TN|I|40|location1=[[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]]|city2=Jackson}}
|notes=Southern terminus; Road continues south as Covington Pike; I-40 exit 10}}
| notes=Southern terminus; road continues south as Covington Pike; I&8209;40 Exit&nbsp;10}}
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|location_special=[[Raleigh, Memphis, Tennessee|Raleigh, Memphis]]
| location_special=[[Raleigh, Memphis, Tennessee|Raleigh, Memphis]]
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|road={{jct|state=TN|Sec|15|name1=Stage Road|city1=Bartlett|city2=Frayser}}
| road={{jct|state=TN|Sec|15|name1=Stage Road|city1=Bartlett|city2=Frayser}}
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|road={{jct|state=TN|TN|14|name1=Austin Peay Highway|city1=Rosemark|city2=Memphis}}
| road={{jct|state=TN|TN|14|name1=Austin Peay Highway|city1=Rosemark|city2=Memphis}}
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{{TNint
|location=Millington
| location=Millington
|mile=11.9
| mile=11.9
|road={{jct|state=TN|SR|385|city1=Arlington|city2=Millington}}
| road={{jct|state=TN|SR|385|city1=Arlington|city2=Millington}}
|notes=Northern terminus; Road continues north to [[Naval Support Activity Mid-South]]; future [[Interstate 269|I-269]]}}
| notes=Northern terminus; road continues north to [[Naval Support Activity Mid-South]]; future [[Interstate 269|I&8209;269]]}}
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==See also==
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* [[List of state routes in Tennessee]]
* [[List of highways numbered 204]]


==References==
==References==
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{{commons category|Sgt. Walter K. Singleton Parkway}}
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*[http://www.tdot.state.tn.us Tennessee Department of Transportation]

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*[http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/Maps/front.pdf Tennessee Official Transportation Map]
==External links==
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*Memphis Road Map—Published by Esso, circa 1960's
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*[http://www.americanroads.us/citymaps/Tennessee.html#memphisvicinity1925 Memphis and Vicinity--Published by Rand-McNally in 1925]
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* [http://www.tdot.state.tn.us Tennessee Department of Transportation]
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* [http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/Maps/front.pdf Tennessee Official Transportation Map]
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* Memphis Road Map—Published by Esso, circa 1960's
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* [http://www.americanroads.us/citymaps/Tennessee.html#memphisvicinity1925 Memphis and Vicinity--Published by Rand-McNally in 1925]


[[Category:State highways in Tennessee|205]]
[[Category:State highways in Tennessee|204]]

Latest revision as of 08:32, 12 August 2023

State Route 204 marker
State Route 204
Map
SR 204 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by TDOT
Length11.9 mi (19.2 km)
ExistedJuly 1, 1983[1]–present
Major junctions
South end I-40 in Memphis
North end Future I-269 / SR 385 near Millington
Location
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountiesShelby
Highway system
← SR 203→ SR 205

State Route 204 (SR 204) is a state highway in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, that connects Memphis and Millington.

Route description

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Sign for the Sgt Walter K Singleton Parkway, June 2012

SR 204 starts at the intersection of Stratford Road and Macon Road in Memphis, about a mile (south of Interstate 40 (I‑40). The road (locally known as Covington Pike), passes over the Wolf River after its interchange with I‑40. Between here and Raleigh–Lagrange Road are numerous car dealerships; Covington Pike is best known regionally for this. SR 204 continues north into the Memphis neighborhood of Raleigh, crossing SR 15 (Stage Road) and SR 14 (Austin Peay Highway). At this intersection, SR 204 changes into Sgt. Walter K. Singleton Parkway (Singleton Parkway), a four-lane divided highway with a 55-mile-per-hour (89 km/h) speed limit. This route was named for Walter K. Singleton, a Memphis native, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor as a result of the Vietnam War. This is one of the main routes for residents who commute from Millington to Memphis. After passing over the Loosahatchie River, SR 204 ends at SR 385 (Paul Barret Parkway—future I&8209;269). Singleton Parkway continues north into Naval Support Activity Mid-South and further on to SR 205 (Navy Road) in Millington, ending on the east side of the Millington-Memphis Airport. However, the base is closed to through traffic, so through traffic must go onto SR 385 in order to go to Millington.

History

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Up until the 1970s, Covington Pike ran from Raleigh–Lagrange Road to just south of its current junction with Austin Peay Highway (SR 14). However, instead of taking a turn towards the west along the current route, Covington Pike continued north and crossed Austin Peay Highway north of where it does today. Covington Pike crossed over SR 14 several times in somewhat discontinuous sections, over the Loosahatchie River, and past the community of Rosemark. In theory, one could get to Covington (about 40 miles [64 km] north of Memphis) by having traveled this route as its name suggests. Once in Tipton County, the route is known as Old Memphis Road (or Old Brighton Road in the city of Covington), which is more continuous and still goes from the Tipton County line to Covington. Today, segments of the old Covington Pike still exist, but are mainly dead ends.

Singleton Parkway was built in the 1970s from Austin Peay to Egypt Central Road, and was extended north to Millington in the 1980s.

Major intersections

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The entire route is in Shelby County.

LocationmikmDestinationsNotes
Memphis0.00.0 I-40 – Little Rock, JacksonSouthern terminus; road continues south as Covington Pike; I&8209;40 Exit 10
Raleigh, Memphis SR 15 (Stage Road) – Bartlett, Frayser
SR 14 (Austin Peay Highway) – Rosemark, Memphis
Millington11.919.2 SR 385 – Arlington, MillingtonNorthern terminus; road continues north to Naval Support Activity Mid-South; future I&8209;269
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Road To 100 Years" (PDF). Tennessee Road Builder. Vol. 17, no. 5. September 2014. p. 22. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
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