Chicago to Gatlinburg Ride -- advice/suggestions requested

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First...why did I not see these last three posts until now? (cuz I'm a moron, that's why)

@Randy - I've decided that our target route (never know if you have to make weather-related alternates) through Indiana will be US30 to IN13 into Wabash and then work our way over to US27 straight down into Richmond. If we go to Oxford, we'll take 227 out of Richmond and hit 732 into Oxford--I've driven 732 in a car and it seems like a pretty way to get into oxford.

@IndianRider - You didn't hijack. You added great information! Thanks for the pictures and advice. We're staying in Berea, KY on our second night, so I think we can hit the roads you suggested on our way to Cumberland Falls SP and then on to our next stop in Clinton, TN. If you're curious, and if this link works, here's the route I've worked out for that day. http://goo.gl/maps/IIS1r

@Mike Delligatta - What a cool place! I tried and tried to figure out a way to include a stop at your place, even for a meal. I don't think the timing will work for a food stop and you're just a bit too far north for an overnight stop as it would make for too long of a second day. I will keep you in mind for future trips to the area, especially if we're heading to Oxford to visit my daughter..the lodging in and around Oxford is pretty sketchy.