Planning a fall road trip? Consider taking the scenic route on one of the five Tennessee roads that have recently been designated as either National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The following routes join the list of 144 other American roads recognized for their archeological, cultural, historical, natural, recreational and scenic qualities.

Reelfoot Lake State Park in Tiptonville, Tennessee; Photo credit: Alisa Kessler/ Tennessee Department of Transportation

1. Great River Road

This West Tennessee route follows the Mississippi River from Tiptonville to Memphis and is part of the Great River Road, which passes through 10 states from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.

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2. Sequatchie Valley National Scenic Byway

Take in beautiful views of the Sequatchie River, Cumberland Plateau and Walden’s Ridge on this scenic byway through an area dubbed Tennessee’s “Great Valley.”

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3. Cumberland National Scenic Byway

Stretching between the Cumberland Gap and the Cumberland River, this route connects eight counties in the Upper Cumberland region and offers stunning views along the way.

Newfound Gap; Photo credit: Jeff Adkins

4. Norris Freeway

Located near Knoxville, this route passes the town of Norris and Norris Dam State Park, an area known for great hiking, fishing and boating.

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5. Newfound Gap Road

This historic route in East Tennessee is the lowest drivable pass through Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to Cherokee, North Carolina.

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