Macon County Trails

Trails are a great way to explore points of interest. Our quilt trail will take you to various buildings of architectual or historic interest. You can explore Macon County history through our driving trail or explore parts of Macon County on the Tennessee Ring of Fire Trail. Fine out more about each below.

Macon County Quilt Trail

A quilt trail is a series of quilt squares, often hung on barns and other buildings,  installed at various locations along a route. Macon County has over 25 of the quilt structures across the county. You can find the locations of many of them at this website.

Macon County Driving History Trail

The Driving Tour of Macon County History will show you many historical points in Macon County, as well as, drive your way through our beautiful county to experience the nature and people of the area. Whether you stay a full day or make a weekend of it, you are sure to enjoy!

Ring of Fire Trail

The Tennessee Ring of Fire Trail stretches from Nashville across the Cumberland Plateau and back again. Part of that trail takes you through Macon County. See our beauty ad history. Visit the historic courthouse, our parks, historic hotels, and covered bridges.