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    East Tennessee Crossing Byway

    East Tennessee Crossing Byway 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.

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  • Coffee to Waterfalls: A Day in Tellico Plains and the Cherohala Skyway

    Coffee to Waterfalls: A Day in Tellico Plains and the Cherohala Skyway

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    Discover the Sweet Side of Tennessee in Sweetwater

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    Broadway Bound: A Half Day on Maryville’s Main Street

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    Smoky Mountain Adventures: Waterfalls, Boating, and Brews

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    Wilderness Wonders- Hike, Whitewater Raft, and Scenic Drives

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    A Perfect Day in the Smoky Mountains

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    Visit Norris Lake

    Visit Norris Lake Planning your visit to Norris Lake is the first step toward an unforgettable adventure in East Tennessee  Norris Lake  Located in East Tennessee, just north of Knoxville, Norris Lake is a TVA reservoir formed by the damming of the Clinch and Powell Rivers. Spanning over 33,000 acres of water and 800 miles…

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  • From Single Tracks to Skylines- Cycling

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