Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge
Natchez Trace Parkway
One of the most popular scenic drives in the country happens to go straight through Williamson County! Starting in Nashville, Tennessee and ending in Natchez, Mississippi, the Natchez Trace Parkway is a federally protected road that approximately follows the Old Natchez Trace, a historic travel corridor used over 10,000 years ago by Native Americans, European settlers, and more. The landscape and nature surrounding this drive is gorgeous, with stretches of the Tennessee countryside, waterfalls, and historic landmarks throughout the parkway. You could even take a scenic drive to the wooded valley of Birdsong Hollow to view the Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge! Stretching over 1,500 feet, this bridge was built in 1994 as the first concrete, double-arch, segmentally-constructed bridge in the United States and won the Presidential Award for Design Excellence in the following year.Leiper’s Fork
Leiper’s Fork is a quaint village in Williamson County, Tennessee with about 650 residents on 18 acres of rolling hills and gorgeous land. If you drive just 20 minutes from downtown Franklin, you will find this charming community with a down-to-earth feel as well as a particularly scenic drive through the town’s rustic design, historic buildings, and natural landscapes of endless rivers, hills, trees, and more. Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy driving around Leiper’s Fork!
Leiper’s Fork
Big East Fork Road
The Big East Fork Road in Franklin, Tennessee is a lesser known backroad, great for scenic views! Perfect for sightseeing, this picturesque country road passes through beautiful Tennessee farmland, the East Fork Creek, a covered bridge, farmhouses, lush hills, and more! There are even a few interesting sites, including Graveyard Hollow, Big Ivey Patch Hollow, Tobacco Patch Hollow, Reese Hollow, and so many more. This sightseeing road ends as it passes under the Natchez Trace Parkway and turns into Stillhouse Hollow Road, heading toward Highway 46.Masters and Makers Trail
The Masters and Makers Trail takes you on a 70 mile drive through Williamson County’s gorgeous landscapes and backroads to visit two distilleries, two brewing companies, and a winery! You will begin your journey by exploring Company Distilling in Thompson’s Station before heading out to Arrington Vineyards and experiencing their astonishing views and delicious wines. Once you have finished up in Arrington, the Masters and Makers Trail will guide you to Nolensville’s Mill Creek Brewing Company, followed by Leiper’s Fork Distillery! You will end this scenic and explorative drive at Curio Brewing Company in downtown Franklin, where you are invited to enjoy their freshly brewed beer and coffee selections! Learn about the local breweries, distilleries, and winery on this exciting road trip full of scenic views and the best memories!
Arrington Vineyards
