Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopens for 5 Days
October 15, 2013
Nashville, TN – Tennessee travelers, we’re happy to announce the gates of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopen Wednesday, October 16th to visitors. All attractions, campgrounds, visitor centers and facilities will be open.
Fall is a peak season for the Smokies along with our gateway towns of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Townsend. Let us help you plan your trip today. Visit our Fall Foliage Report to see how the splendor of fall color is changing from Memphis to Bristol.
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Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee Slated for September 10th-17th
August 30, 2011
22nd Annual Event to Loop through Beautiful Middle Tennessee;
Registration Deadline Extended to September 1st
Nashville, TN – With less than a month away, bicycle enthusiasts across the state are encouraged to register for the Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee, slated for September 10th-17th. In its 22nd year, this year’s seven-day ride will feature a loop through some of Middle Tennessee’s most stunning landscapes.
Originating at Montgomery Bell State Park, this year’s route will feature a combination of rolling hills, valleys and some flat terrain. Cyclists can expect to experience beautiful, rural Tennessee scenery and interesting back roads along the way, including the Natchez Trace Parkway and visits to several Tennessee State Parks such as Dunbar Cave. [Read more]
Plan Now to Join the Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee, September 11th-17th
May 23, 2011
22nd Annual Event to Loop through Beautiful Middle Tennessee
Nashville, TN – Bicycle enthusiasts across the state are already gearing up for the annual Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee, which will kick off its 22nd year with a seven-day ride beginning September 11th and will feature a loop through some of Middle Tennessee’s most stunning landscapes.
Originating at Montgomery Bell State Park, this year’s route will feature a combination of rolling hills, valleys and some flat terrain. Cyclists can expect to experience beautiful, rural Tennessee scenery and interesting back roads along the way, including the Natchez Trace Parkway and visits to several Tennessee State Parks such as Dunbar Cave. [Read more]
Tennessee’s Award Winning Scenic Byways Offer Great View of Autumn Colors
October 17, 2010
Survey Shows 70% of Americans Planning at Least One Autumn Road Trip
Nashville, TN – As people across the United States make plans for autumn road trips, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is reminding motorists that Tennessee’s award winning Scenic Byways offer some of the best views in the south. Tennessee has five nationally designated Scenic Byways, the Cherohala Skyway, East Tennessee Crossing, Natchez Trace Parkway, Woodlands Trace and Great River Road.
“Tennessee’s scenic byways travel through some of the state’s most unique and beautiful locations,” said TDOT Chief of Environment and Planning Joe Carpenter. “We are pleased to partner with local communities and byways groups to give travelers the opportunity to explore Tennessee’s natural beauty through our five National Scenic Byways.” [Read more]
