DESTINATION TENNESSEE: YOUR ROAD TRIP, YOUR WAY

DESTINATION TENNESSEE: YOUR ROAD TRIP, YOUR WAY

Tennessee is made for riding. Whether you're carving through the Smoky Mountains, rolling the hills of Middle Tennessee, cruising into Nashville, or soaking up the blues in Memphis, every mile offers a new landscape, a music story, and a reason to stop, explore, and keep moving. Ideally located just off the Music Highway, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch puts you in the perfect riding position — east, west, or anywhere your wheels take you.

Here are some highlights, but there are so many more. It’s your road trip — you plan it, and you can do it differently every year… plot your path… and let the road decide the rest.

MEMPHIS

Where the Mississippi River meets rock ’n’ roll. Memphis delivers history, rhythm, and culture at every turn — from Sun Studio to Beale Street to the National Civil Rights Museum. It marks the western end of the legendary I-40 “Music Highway,” connecting two of America’s most influential music cities.

·   Ride the Great River Road along the Mississippi.

·   Head east toward Nashville on the I-40 Music Highway, stopping in small towns for food, music, and roadside finds.

·   Loop through Shelby Forest or cruise countryside routes just outside the city.

JACKSON

The halfway point between Memphis and Nashville, Jackson blends blues history, rockabilly roots, and classic Tennessee backroads. It’s a perfect rest-and-refuel hub for riders coming across I-40.

  • Ride the Rockabilly Highway through rural towns steeped in music history.
  • Explore Chickasaw State Park’s winding forest roads.
  • Loop north toward the Tennessee River for wide-open scenic stretches.

CLARKSVILLE

A military town with a creative soul, Clarksville mixes riverfront views, local breweries, historic districts, and scenic farmland just minutes from the city center. It’s also home to Fort Campbell, one of the largest and most storied U.S. Army bases — home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).

  • Cruise along the Cumberland River and up toward Land Between the Lakes.
  • Ride south through rolling farmland toward Ashland City and Cheatham Dam.
  • Explore backroads between Clarksville, Erin, and Dover.

NASHVILLE

Welcome to Music City. Nashville is electric — honky-tonks, neon lights, live music everywhere, and food for every appetite. Yet within minutes of downtown, you're surrounded by winding country roads, horse farms, and rolling Tennessee hills.

  • Cruise the Natchez Trace Parkway.
  • Ride to Leiper’s Fork.
  • Explore backroads toward Dickson, Kingston Springs, and White Bluff.

LYNCHBURG

Home of the world-famous Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg is charming, historic, and surrounded by gorgeous countryside.

  • Cruise TN-55 and TN-82.
  • Visit the Jack Daniel Distillery and town square.
  • Ride loops toward Tullahoma, Winchester, and Fayetteville.

CHATTANOOGA

Where mountains, rivers, and city energy meet — Lookout Mountain, riverfront roads, and twisting passes make it a rider’s paradise.

  • Ride Lookout Mountain and Tennessee River Gorge.
  • Take Hwy 30 or Hwy 64 through mountain terrain.
  • Explore downtown and scenic overlooks.

KNOXVILLE

A gateway to the mountains with direct routes into East Tennessee’s best riding.

  • Head south to The Dragon (US-129).
  • Ride the Cherohala Skyway.
  • Explore backroads around Norris Lake, Loudon, and Maryville.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE

A mix of small towns, open farmland, river bends, and hidden gems — some of the best low-traffic, high-reward riding in the state.

  • Buffalo River Valley.
  • Centerville, Linden, and Lobelville loops.
  • The ride into Hurricane Mills.

THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS (GATLINBURG)

Few places compare to the Smokies — sweeping overlooks, shaded forest roads, waterfalls, and endless curves.

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  • Newfound Gap Road.
  • Foothills Parkway.
  • Cades Cove Loop.

Whichever way you go, just enjoy the ride. We’d love to see your images!  Tag us @TnMotorcycleRevival #TMMR

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