Discover the Pathways of America’s Pioneers and Western Expansion.
Visit the Byway
Travel the 83-mile East Tennessee Crossing Byway, a scenic route linking Cumberland Gap and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. Journey through mountains, valleys, and charming small towns shaped by history.
East TN History
History Journey the Wilderness Road, where pioneers once blazed a path connecting history, nature, and new horizons in East Tennessee. History of the East Tennessee Crossing Byway Tennessee’s Wilderness Road was the principal route for westward migration from 1790 to…
East TN Culture
East Tennessee Culture Journey the Wilderness Road, where pioneers once blazed a path connecting history, nature, and new horizons in East Tennessee. East Tennessee’s Rich Tapestry of Culture East Tennessee Crossing Byway offers travelers more than just scenic beauty; it…
East TN Lakes
Lakes of the East Tennessee Crossing Byway Experience the East Tennessee Crossing Byway, where sparkling lakes invite you to fish, boat, and unwind amid the region’s stunning mountain scenery. Lakes of the East Tennessee Crossing Byway East Tennessee Crossing Byway…
Mountains of East TN
Mountains of East Tennessee Explore the East Tennessee Crossing Byway, where misty peaks, cascading waterfalls, and scenic trails reveal the wild beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. East Tennessee’s Mountain Ranges East Tennessee Crossing Byway offers a breathtaking journey through the…
Towns of East TN
Towns of East Tennessee Discover the East Tennessee Crossing Byway, where charming towns welcome you with Southern hospitality, rich history, and the vibrant spirit of East Tennessee. Towns Along the East Tennessee Crossing Byway East Tennessee Crossing Byway is lined…
East TN National Parks and Forests
East Tennessee National Parks & Forests Travel the East Tennessee Crossing Byway, your scenic gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and Cherokee National Forest, where breathtaking Appalachian vistas await. National Parks & Forests The East Tennessee Crossing Byway serves as…
