Know before you go The East Tennessee Crossing Byway and I-40 through the Smoky Mountains were hit particularly hard by road damage related to Hurricane Helene. If you’re travelling from points north/south (I-75 or I-65 corridors) or west (I-40, I-24), the roads are clear. For those that are traveling...
For 83 miles from the Cumberland Gap to the Cherokee National Forest stretches one of the most beautiful roads in America. The Historic East Tennessee Crossing Byway National Scenic Byway has roots so deep that its history goes back long before the founding of America....
One tomato, two tomatoes…so many tomatoes Driving through the rolling farmland of Bean Station, one cannot help noticing the number of farms that surround the byway. Fields of hay and grazing cattle are just the tip of the agricultural activity that is hiding around the bend. Just...
Traveling to Cumberland Gap National Historic Park or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Take the scenic route along the nation’s newest National Scenic Byway The East Tennessee Crossing Scenic Byway’s 83-mile route is a destination of its own with a backdrop of mountains and lakes,...
In 1933, the President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was leading a country deeply mired in the effects of the Great Depression. Particularly hard hit with poverty and suffering was the Tennessee River Valley, which included the counties along the East Tennessee Crossing Byway. In a bold...
Wildflowers, hiking, history, water sports, fishing and more - journey along the East Tennessee Crossing Byway for the best the season has to offer There’s no better time than springtime in East Tennessee. As the days grow warmer and the landscape comes alive with color, it’s...
Nestled between Morristown, Tennessee and Cherokee Lake, Panther Creek State Park is the perfect gateway to the outdoors. Whether you’re an avid fisherman, casual hiker or dedicated mountain biker, there’s something for everyone at Panther Creek. Competitions for Runners, Triathletes and Mountain Bikers Tennessee-based Dirty Bird Events...
Discover the 10 Stars Along the East Tennessee Crossing Byway History and heritage abound along the nation’s newest National Scenic Byway The East Tennessee Crossing Byway connects two of America’s treasured national parks, the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Traversing...