Description - From the delta plains of the Mississippi at
Memphis to the soaring heights of the Cherokee National Forest
around Mountain City, the state has many scenic routes worth
exploring. - Tennessee is famous for its contribution to the
music world but equally important is Tennessee's reputation for
beautiful landscapes. From the delta plains of the Mississippi
at Memphis to the soaring heights of the Cherokee National
Forest around Mountain City, the state has many scenic routes
worth exploring. Cherohala Skyway is designated as a National
Scenic Byway and Natchez Trace Parkway is designated as an All-
American Road. The Cherohala Skyway leads visitors over a gently
winding pathway into the heart of historic Cherokee Indian
ancestral territories. Magnificent and seldom-seen portions of
the Southern Appalachian National Forests are easily accessible
from the byway. Native Americans, Kaintuck boatmen, post riders,
government officials, soldiers, and fortune seekers all moved
across this 425-mile trail tha