There’s something precious about a nice drive out in the country, and Tennessee has miles to spare. We’ve rounded up the most popular spots here in the Volunteer State, and found the best places for you to take a lazy drive on a Saturday, coffee in hand. Take a joy ride and enjoy a bit of beauty out on the open road.
- Cherohala Skyway
Jim Liestman - Flickr The 43-mile National Scenic Byway is listed as one of the most beautiful in the country, and is consistently ranked by both national and local news alike.
- The Tail of the Dragon
Donna0622 - Flickr This twisty turny road out in the Great Smoky Mountains is a destination for many bikers and sports car drivers everywhere.
- Natchez Trace Parkway
Glenn Marsch - Flick r The 444-mile drive is said to take you through 10,000 years of Tennessee history. It runs through Tennessee AND Mississippi, so you’re going to want to grab some snacks and take the drive.
- Cades Cove Loop
Extra Medium - Flickr It’s only eleven miles, but the Cades Cove Loop is perfect for a quick minute out on town. We’ve included a shot of the loop from summer - because autumn is too beautiful for words.
- Hyatt Lane
CC - Flickr Can you imagine Hyatt Lane in the fall? It’s pretty dang beautiful, if you ask us.
- Newfound Gap
Timothy Wildey - Flickr Here’s autumn in its truest form showing off some of the best fall foliage in Tennessee. Newfound Gap is a scenic highway mountain pass within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it’s one that is just begging for multiple trips. Newfound Gap, Tennessee 37738, USA
- Great River Road
TN Vacation Great River Road is one of the hidden gems in Tennessee, but proffers views that will fill your camera and make it to your scrapbook.
How many have you visited? Would you take a day to drive through the backwoods of Tennessee?
Jim Liestman - Flickr
The 43-mile National Scenic Byway is listed as one of the most beautiful in the country, and is consistently ranked by both national and local news alike.
Donna0622 - Flickr
This twisty turny road out in the Great Smoky Mountains is a destination for many bikers and sports car drivers everywhere.
Glenn Marsch - Flick r
The 444-mile drive is said to take you through 10,000 years of Tennessee history. It runs through Tennessee AND Mississippi, so you’re going to want to grab some snacks and take the drive.
Extra Medium - Flickr
It’s only eleven miles, but the Cades Cove Loop is perfect for a quick minute out on town. We’ve included a shot of the loop from summer - because autumn is too beautiful for words.
CC - Flickr
Can you imagine Hyatt Lane in the fall? It’s pretty dang beautiful, if you ask us.
Timothy Wildey - Flickr
Here’s autumn in its truest form showing off some of the best fall foliage in Tennessee. Newfound Gap is a scenic highway mountain pass within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it’s one that is just begging for multiple trips.
Newfound Gap, Tennessee 37738, USA
TN Vacation
Great River Road is one of the hidden gems in Tennessee, but proffers views that will fill your camera and make it to your scrapbook.
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