The Appalachian Quilt Trails are a great way to experience the variety of rural life in one of the country’s most scenic areas. Along the way, stop as often or as little as you like. It’s easy to spot the locations along the trail: just look for the 8 x 8 painted wooden quilt squares that mark great places to enjoy the byways of Tennessee. To start browsing our trails, click on any of the red icons on the interactive map below or browse through a text listing of the trails.
310 Tomato
Starts in Grainger County
Discover 310 square miles of world-famous tomato country as you explore Grainger County, the undiscovered gem of East Tennessee. Nestled in the foothills of the 
Big Haley
Starts in Hancock County
Experience the rich history and biodiversity of Hancock County as it stretches from Clinch Mountain on its southern border to Newman’s Ridge and the Powell
Big Ridge
Starts in Union County
Union County is a haven for nature lovers. Big Ridge State Park is a family adventure waiting to happen and is adjacent to the pristine
Bridge to Bridge
Starts in Hamblen County
Hamblen County, home to Morristown, Tennessee is nestled in the lush, fertile valley between the Great Smoky Mountains and the rugged Clinch Mountain. It is
Cherokee National Forest
Starts in Unicoi County
Nestled in the warm embrace of Appalachia, there lies a portal to a simpler time. Journey to this place, and you, too, will be transported
Crockett's Creek
Starts in Hawkins County
One of the oldest Tennessee counties, Hawkins County was first established as a separate North Carolina county on January 6, 1787, when the state legislature
Cumberland Gap
Starts in Claiborne County
From the one of a kind Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum in Harrogate to the hiking trails and quaint shops of the town of Cumberland
French Broad & Tennessee River
Starts in Knox County
True to its name, French Broad River winds boldly along the southern edge of this area. At Paint Creek, fishing, wading and picnicking are popular
Honeycutt
Starts in Johnson County
Johnson County is nestled in the beautiful mountains of extreme northeastern Tennessee. It joins Virginia on the north and North Carolina on the east and
Irish Bottom
Starts in Cocke County
Nestled in the shadows of the majestic mountains, Cocke County is full of hidden treasures to be discovered along the Appalachian Quilt Trail. Our blessings
Johnson-Crockett
Starts in Greene County
A vacation destination… A city rich in historical beauty… A small community feel in the midst of one of the largest counties in Tennessee… That
Rocky Mount
Starts in Sullivan County
Located in the beautiful mountain region of Northeast Tennessee next to the Virginia State line lies Sullivan County, a county dripping in heritage and hospitality.
Sycamore Shoals
Starts in Carter County
It was here in what is now Carter County, in 1772, that the first majority-rule system of American democracy, The Watauga Association, was established. The
Watauga
Starts in Washington County
Located in the shadow of the Southern Appalachians, Washington County has a unique blend of attractions: history, scenery, mild climate summer and winter, low taxes
