November 12, 2012 2:18 AM PST
Well, if you're talking just in the Nashville area you'll not be near the Cherahola Highway in N. Carolina nor the other rides mentioned above, though wonderful rides indeed.
Natchez Trace, The Land Between the Lakes area, Grand Rivers.
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Not knowing which Rte out of Colorado you're taking, but U.S. 412 East through Oklahoma and Arkansas is a nice easy ride and there's some nice riding around Eureka Springs, Arkansas along the way.
Peace