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Supersites:
The Cumberland Plateau is so full of wonderful places; it is hard to put them all in one trail!  Here we’ve listed some places that were too big for us to effectively include in our tours. 

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there's so much
more to know!

Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau is unique for many reasons. Though not comprehensive, we’ve listed and described several unique aspects of the region that will help visitors get the most out of their trip to the region.

> Geologic Features
> Cerulean Warblers & song birds
> Elk Reintroduction
> Freshwater Fish and Mussels

Resources

Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau Nature Trail is an initiative of Alliance for the Cumberlands. To learn more about the Alliance visit our web site at www.allianceforthecumberlands.org

Regional Resources:
The Cumberland Plateau
Tennessee Vacation
Southeast Tennessee Tourism Association
Upper Cumberland Tourism Association
Middle East Tennessee Tourism Association

Tennessee State Parks
TN State Natural Areas
TN Wildlife Management Areas
TN State Forests
National Parks of TN

Chambers of Commerce:
Anderson County Chamber of Commerce
Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce
Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce
Campbell County Chamber of Commerce
Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce
Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce
Cookeville Area-Putnam Co. Chamber of Commerce
Crossville-Cumberland Co. Chamber of Commerce
Dayton Chamber of Commerce
Fentress County Chamber of Commerce
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Greater Van Buren Co.-Spencer Chamber of Comm.
Marion County Chamber of Commerce
McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce
Morgan County Chamber of Commerce
Monteagle-Grundy County Chamber of Commerce
Scott County Chamber of Commerce
Sequatchie County Chamber of Commerce
Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce
Overton County Chamber of Commerce
Roane County Chamber of Commerce

 

We’d like to extend special thanks to all of the members of the Alliance for the Cumberlands who helped to make this project possible by donating their time and talents.  We’d also like to thank local area chambers of commerce, the Upper Cumberland and Southeast Tennessee tourism associations the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture-Division of Forestry, and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development for their time and expertise. This project was made possible through financial support from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, the National Migratory Bird Conservation Act Fund, and the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Gateway Initiative.

We would also like to thank, Vicki Vaden, Mark Thurman, Randy Hedgepath, Lisa Huff, Laura Canada, Tim Phelps, Scott Somershoe, Stuart Carroll, Barbara Stagg, Bill Knapp, Lana Rossi, Bobby Fulcher, Jane Dudney, Southeast Tennessee Development District, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Obed Wild and Scenic River, Tennessee Valley Authority, Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery, Crossville Chamber of Commerce and The Benwood Foundation.

More Information about the Cumberland Plateau’s Scenic Byways coming soon.