Tennessee Motorcycle Roads and Trips
Tennessee (TN) is home to a remarkable array of scenery specializing in lush forests, abundant bodies of water, and breathtaking mountains and resulting in some truly great motorcycle rides. The Volunteer State also offers lively cities and towns with rich histories and colorful amenities that draw visitors year round ... places like Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, as well as access to the Appalachian mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
 January 18, 2015 This route covers the scenic back country roads of Jefferson County with lake views and tree lined curves. The route travels through... This road has a lot of sweeping curves and a few twisties intermixed. The road is in good repair and allows for... Begin ride at exit 417 on I-40 heading east towards Dandridge, TN. Take a right onto Hwy 92 in downtown Dandridge heading... | |
October 30, 2014 This route runs through the Appalachian Mountains just to the east of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is four-lane divided... The quality of the tarmac is perfect. This is a high-speed highway after all. There are lots of bridges along the way,... This route is a seriously fun, high speed, twisty run on Route 40 along the Pigeon River with the north point being... | |
September 27, 2014 You will be riding thru the Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park The road is almost prefect with virtually no traffic,except for the last 1.6 miles. The pucker factor is that last 1.6 miles... From Cosby Tennessee take TN 32 to Waterville Road, Mt Sterling North Carolina | |
July 13, 2014 We road this route only in late June 2014, by accident, we missed our turn so re-routed to follow this ride. As... 95%, of the road is clear with loose gravel on near entrances to homes. Start just north of Benton, TN to TN-30 E, turn left onto TN-315 N, and then a right on TN-39 E. Tellico... | |
April 13, 2014 This route takes you through some lovely 2-lane twisties, then near Beaman Park in Davidson County and finally through some beautiful farmland.... This route alternates between somewhat curvy and straight. It is relatively flat. The road quality is good throughout. You will end up... Start at the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and Eaton's Creek Road north of town. Go northwest on Eaton's Creek and soon... | |
April 9, 2014 This route is a mix of urban, suburban and rural scenery. At the end it feels like you've traveled to a remote... Nice easy curves in some sections. Some in town traffic depending on the day time. Mix of worn suburban black top and... This route starts where I-40E and Old Hickory Road intersect (I-20 exit 221). Start there on Old Hickory Road and take it... | |
March 22, 2014 Curves, Farmland, Hills, & Rural landscapes. This ride is part of a 2-2.5 hour loop that I do that includes Columbia, TN,... The road provides many good curves with low traffic. Some of the curves are tight coming out of straight stretches, so keep... Start at Cracker Barrel near Hwy 96 and Carouthers in Franklin. Head South on Carouthers, Turn right on Arno, Right on Arno-Bethesda,... | |
November 11, 2013 The scenery ranges from farm land to woods to lakes and rivers. The most beauty can be seen in the spring and... The road is excellent save one small area of gravel (1/2 mile max) between the center hill dam and Lancaster. That is... A wonderful alternative to riding the Interstate. If headed east on I 40 exit at 258 (Highway 53), turn right on Hwy... | |
 November 4, 2013 This route takes you over the beautiful rolling hills of Middle Tennessee. Speed limit is 55 the whole way. Along the route... This road is in excellent condition. I didn't give it a 5 because you really have to watch for piles of wet... Make your way to Ashland City, TN. It is located 30 miles South of Springfield on route 49. Due West of Nashville.... | |
September 2, 2013 Starting at the north end, after passing Roaring River Park, you'll enjoy the two-lane meandering beside the Roaring River on left, with... This road has both gentle curves and tight twisties. One switchback. Some are blind curves, so take it easy. Paved road with... The south end of this ride begins in Cookeville TN on North Willow Ave (aka Highway 135). The north end begins where... | |
 July 14, 2013 This route winds through hills and curves following the Cumberland River out of Nashville to Ashland City. Once you hit the end... This road has lots of sweeping curves and a couple of tight turns. The general condition of the pavement is very good.... Nashville TN get off of I40 west bound at the Charlotte Pike exit I think it is exit 204 continue west on... | |
June 11, 2013 The Mississippi Delta is flat with lots of fields and there will be long stretches where you can see for miles of... 230 miles, the road varies by county and main use. This road sees a lot of heavy machinery when the cotton harvest... Start in Vicksburg, MS and Head North on Hwy 61 toward Memphis, TN. Music and good food is everywhere you look. It... | |
May 28, 2013 Beautiful back country road with numerous pulloff points along the Hiwassee river culminating, or beginning at the Ocoee river. Many tight sweeping curves, smooth pavement, hills and solid double yellow line the entire distance. Several places to stop for refreshments. From Delano, TN head south on hwy 411. Turn left onto Route 30 and continue on Route 30 to Hwy 64/74. | |
May 13, 2013 This route winds through Happy Valley, which is a small community settled in between the Foothills and the Great Smoky Mountain National... Road quality is good in some spots, but a little rough in others. Several road hazards such as pot holes and loose... From Maryville, TN, head south on SR336 (Montvale Road). This road changes names just north of the Foothills Parkway and is then... | |
April 27, 2013 This route follows a good set of roads thru the foothills in Tennessee. It's a great example of what you expect to... Roads were great, no potholes and a lot of relaxing areas that allow you to just smell the country. 266 has some... In Smyrna, head East on Sam Ridley, until you turn onto Jefferon Pike(266) follow this until it runs into 96, and continue... |
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