I-76 PA to I81 to VA/TN to I40 to Memphis..ideas, please

Here's a useful website for locating government parks (Fed/State/City&County) along your way. Often the daily rates are cheaper than commercial parks and you might enjoy the natural ambiance a little more. Drive safe and enjoy your trip.

thanks so much....those KOA sites seems to be within my driving range....i am familiar with staunton....that is good info about KOA. i had heard about the pilot truck stops, and i appreciate that website. i also just received my good sam card...so i am feeling much more comfortable about all this. this forum is great. big help. greatly appreciated! thanks also for the well wishes. it will be an adventure, for sure. take care!

There is a KOA at Staunton-Walnut Hills VA. Tent site no hookup $20 base rate.
There is also a KOA at Natural Bridge VA and one at Wytheville VA.
Another possible stop is the KOA at Crossville TN. The good thing about KOA is that they have bathrooms, some supplies in their stores and usually have camp hosts or managers on site.
another option would be a truck stop. There are several Pilot Flying J truck stops along that route : http://www.pilotflyingj.com/locations
have a safe trip!