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About the Byway
Cumberland Historic Byway in Tennessee
Getting to the Cumberland Historic Byway

The Cumberland Historic Byway is a 200-mile connector that dips, bends, and curves along a path that moves mainly east to west, except for a few places where steep and rugged terrain dictates otherwise. Covering eight counties, and some 17 different communities, this corridor is special because of the richness of its natural, cultural, and historic resources.
From Nashville and Points West
Take I-40 east toward Knoxville, and then take exit 280 for TN-56N toward Gainesboro. Just past Gainesboro, continue onto TN-53N. Enter the Byway by turning right onto Livingston Hwy TN-52.
From Chattanooga and Points South
Take TN-111N to Livingston. To access the Byway east of Livingston, continue north on TN-111. To access the Byway west of Livingston, turn left on Celina Hwy TN-52.
From Knoxville and Points East
Take I-75N toward Caryville. To access the Byway west of Caryville, enter the Byway by continuing on I-75N. To access the Byway east of Caryville, turn onto the Byway by taking TN-63E toward La Follette.
Byway Landscapes
Historic Sites
A few miles down the Byway, set in this beautiful rolling farmland, you discover the Alvin York Farm National Historic District, home of WWI's most celebrated hero.
Byway Landscapes
Recreation
The area surrounding the Cumberland Byway abounds with recreational lakes, scenic and whitewater rivers, impressive canyons, waterfalls, natural bridges, caves, cliffs for rock climbers, and beautiful forested mountains and valleys.
Byway Landscapes
Natural Resources
The region, blessed with abundant springs, streams and fertile (though generally small) valley bottoms developed as a rural agrarian area.
Byway Landscapes
Peaks and Lookouts
The varying topography along the Cumberland Byway provides for countless peaks and lookouts that can and should be capitalized upon.
BYWAY COUNTIES
Learn about the historical communities along the Byway, and get visitors information.
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1104 England Drive | Cookeville, TN 38501
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