Scenic Drives & Byways in Tennessee

Types of scenic byways in Tennessee

National Scenic Byway 1

National Scenic Byways are roads recognized at the federal level for at least one outstanding quality — scenic, natural, historic, cultural, archaeological or recreational — that gives travelers a reason to seek them out rather than just pass through.

National Parkway 1

National Parkways are scenic roads managed by the National Park Service and protected as parkland along their length. They're built for an unhurried recreational drive, not for getting anywhere fast.

National Historic Trail 1

National Historic Trails trace journeys that helped shape the country, letting you retrace a route of genuine historical significance by car.

State Scenic Byway 6

State Scenic Byways are roads a state has formally recognized for their scenic, natural, historic or cultural value — each state's own curated collection of drives worth taking slowly.