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Share Your Love with the Mountains
Take a hike on the trails, visit a historic landmark, chow down on delicious eats, sample some craft drinks, shop local artisans, and listen to mountain music.
I-40 to I-26 Route
from Asheville to Northeast Tennessee Erwin and beyond
Interstate 26 is now OPEN and we’ve been waiting for you We’re here for roadtrips, festivals, and sharing love with the mountains of Tennessee.
you TN Dept. of Transportation and the countless volunteers who continue to work in support of our community. The Volunteer State stands strong!Please note that recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene are still taking place, in some areas, which may affect certain roadways. Use caution, patience, and all your love!
WHERE IS NORTHEAST TENNESSEE?
Northeast Tennessee borders North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky in the Appalachian Mountains. With 230 miles of internationally known rivers and 288 miles of the Appalachian Trail, it’s the true outdoors with endless opportunities to explore and less time sitting in traffic. Northeast Tennessee’s Tri-Cities of Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City and small towns along the way make up a diverse region of outdoor recreation, music, history and everything in between.
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