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The Cumberland Historic Byway has been designated as a National Scenic Byway. Ruth Dyal is Executive Director of the Upper Cumberland Tourism Association. She said this is a huge boost to tourism for the Upper Cumberland. “You now have Fentress County with the equestrian,” Dyal said. “You’ve got Clay and Overton and Pickett County with Dale Hollow Lake. So, this ... Read More »

A final decision for the Cumberland Historic Byway becoming a National Scenic Byway will be made once the United States Secretary of Transportation reviews the application. The byway weaves through Clay, Cumberland, Fentress, Overton and Pickett Counties. Tennessee Scenic Roadways Coordinator Michael McClanahan said the results will be announced this fall. “They are statutorily required to make the announcement by ... Read More »

The Cumberland Historic Byway could soon become a National Scenic Byway. The byway winds through Clay, Cumberland, Fentress, Overton and Pickett Counties. Tennessee Scenic Roadways Coordinator Michael McClanahan said National Scenic Byways are a roads recognized for one or more intrinsic qualities: archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic aspects. “As a group, they have applied for federal funding through ... Read More »