With the Great Smoky Mountains on the east end and the mighty Mississippi River to the west, Tennessee is literally surrounded by beautiful scenery.
The twisting, winding road has a scenic vista at every turn, so you’ll definitely want to plan for time to make stops for photographs or check out some of the hiking trails along the way.
It becomes one of the best scenic drives in middle Tennessee, taking you through farmland, up over bluffs, and along twisting roads with mountain vistas.
The Sequatchie Valley is considered one of the most picturesque places in the state, thanks to the rolling hills and gently meandering Sequatchie River.
Outdoor recreation is the main attraction of the area, whether it’s boating on one of the lakes, mountain biking on one of the thrilling trails, or hiking through the forest.
This is the only paved road through these mountains and has stunning scenery of vistas and forested areas.
The route was first built in the 1830s when it was a wagon trail used for transporting copper from the copper mines in the region.