by Open Road Archive | Jul 31, 2023 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 41, U.S. Route 41A
Leaving the city limits of Shelbyville, we head north along U.S. Route 41A for a short but scenic seven-mile stretch toward the quiet rural community of Unionville, Tennessee. This part of 41A begins at the intersection with U.S. Route 231 (Lane Parkway) on the...
by Open Road Archive | Jul 27, 2023 | State Highways, Tennessee State Highways
Tennessee State Route 82 offers a scenic and tranquil drive through the heart of south-central Tennessee, connecting the historic town of Lynchburg with the bustling city of Shelbyville. Spanning roughly 14 miles, this stretch of rural highway offers a slice of...
by Open Road Archive | Jul 25, 2023 | County Roads
Just a few miles separate the peaceful waters of Tims Ford Lake from the historic charm of Lynchburg, but the route we take to get there winds through the kind of quiet, rolling Tennessee countryside that makes even a short drive memorable. This 9-mile stretch isn’t...
by Open Road Archive | Jul 21, 2023 | Park Roads
Tims Ford State Park is one of southern Tennessee’s hidden gems—a peaceful, lakeside escape tucked into the rolling hills of Franklin County. In this short but scenic drive, we explore a one-mile stretch of Tims Ford Road that runs directly through the heart of the...
by Open Road Archive | Jul 19, 2023 | State Highways, Tennessee State Highways
Tennessee State Route 476 may not be long, but it packs in a beautiful ride through some of Franklin County’s most inviting countryside. Designated in 2007, this two-lane highway stretches from just west of Winchester into the heart of Tims Ford State Park. It was...
