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Norris Freeway

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By My East Tennessee · Updated Oct 31, 2026 · How we check facts

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A 21-mile National Scenic Byway starting at Rocky Top, built in 1934 as a supply route for Norris Dam, TVA’s first hydroelectric project — past the Town of Norris and Norris Dam State Park.

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Norris → · Rocky Top → · Norris Lake → · Anderson County →

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Facts above are from the official source, checked Oct 31, 2026 (ET). Road conditions, hours and closures change — check before you go.

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