The new flight will bring Allegiant Air's number of destinations served at Memphis International Airport to six.

If you're leaving from Knoxville ... re leaving from Memphis, however, the drive time extends to nearly nine hours. According to Google Maps, the West Tennessee city is 588 miles from Columbus.

Allegiant Air announced that the service will run on Thursdays and Sundays, and one-way fares can be as low as $39.

Allegiant Air will begin offering flights between Memphis and Knoxville starting Sept ... to be a convenient option for University of Tennessee students and alumni in Memphis.