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...
Cumberland Gap's first and only smoothie and fresh-pressed juice bar The Juice Spot is the first and only smoothie and fresh-pressed juice bar located within a 50+ mile radius of Cumberland Gap, TN. Above all The Juice Spot promotes health first, but believes healthy food should...
Annual Moonshine Rod Run on June 14 promises hot rods, food and fun! When the warm weather arrives in the 9 Lakes Region, the landscape becomes alive with beautiful spring flowers, outdoor events, and day trippers enjoying scenic drives. A sure bet in the region is...
Morristown, a small Southern town in East Tennessee has become a disc golf destination. In fact, it’s now the home of the Tennessee State Disc Golf Championships AND is Tennessee’s Disc Golf Capital. Here’s how it happened. A Brief History of Disc Golf Ed Headrick is known...
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...