Navigating the busy roads around the Greater Chattanooga area this summer can be a challenge. To help ease the travel, Thrive Regional Partnership and the Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance have suggested four scenic routes that avoid the usual congestion hotspots.
- US Hwy 321 and TN State Route 320 | Avoids I-24/I-75 congestion
- TN State Route 58 | Avoids I-75 congestion (along Chickamauga Lake & Tennessee River)
- TN State Route 318 | Avoids Moccasin Bend & congestion on I-24
- TN State Route 111 (toward Cookeville) and TN State Route 8 | Avoids I-75 / I-24 split, Missionary Ridge & Moccasin Bend
These routes not only help avoid traffic but also offer awesome views and a more relaxed driving experience. For longer distances, an additional scenic route through North Georgia is recommended. By choosing these alternatives, drivers can spend less time in traffic and more time enjoying the journey.