ISO:A great breakfast on I-75 in Tenn?

[momof2boyz2girlz]

We are driving to WDW starting late Wed night and are hoping to stop for breakfast on Thursday morning somewhere in Tennessee along i-75. Any suggestions? DH will not go off beaten path, so it has to be right on i-75. Thanks.

 

[CarolA]

Cracker Barrel. They are several of them on I-75. Do you have any idea what part of TN you might be in by the time you want breakfast?

 

[DC7800]

I'll second the Cracker Barrel suggestion. Shoney's would also be a good second choice. Several Cracker Barrel's come to mind: west of Knoxville where I-75/I-40 run together (two locations; Cedar Bluff Road being one), and just south of the I-75/I-40 split near Sweetwater. Shoney's will also be in west Knoxville (Walker Springs Road). The west Knoxville locations should be near halfway through Tennessee for you.

You have fewer choices between Knoxville and Cleveland (north of Chattanooga), so you may wish to stop before then. The only thing I'm sure of north of Knoxville is Perkins, though there are other choices.

 

[momof2boyz2girlz]

I was thinking about Cracker Barrel also! I guess we will try and shoot for the Knoxville one! I am optimistically hoping it will only take 8 hours to get there from Michigan!!! Thanks.

 

[JDY]

I think you've made the right choice for breakfast!

Now, a word of caution---

Tennessee's state flower is the orange construction barrel. You will hit several areas as you come down I-75 through Knoxville. Slow down and watch for lane shifts. However, if you slow down to the posted speed limit, the wonderful drivers here in Knoxville will run over you.

Have a safe trip and watch out for Tennessee State Troopers--They love to ticket out-of-state drivers.

 

[cbrfan]

I agree with the other posts recommending Cracker Barrel. They are located off I-75 at Exits 129, 108, 25, 5, and 1. There are also a couple along the I-40 portion of the route.

 

[Kermit]

I clicked on this thread to vote for Cracker Barrel as well. Shoney's is okay if you'd prefer a buffet, but you just can't go wrong with Cracker Barrel. Eat early or late to avoid waiting a long time.