Monteagle Mountain, Mountain passage on Interstate 24 in Tennessee.
Monteagle Mountain is a mountain pass on Interstate 24 that extends roughly 13 miles across the Cumberland Plateau. The section climbs to about 2,000 feet and connects two counties.
The Cherokee originally named this place Eagle Mountain because of the golden eagles that nested along the ridges. These birds disappeared from the area after 1817.
The mountain inspired musicians to write songs about truck drivers facing this tough road. These songs reflect the real struggles that drivers experience when crossing this stretch.
The eastern descent is wide and has runaway truck ramps for emergencies. Speed limits are strict here, especially for heavy vehicles.
At the summit there is an inspection station where trucks are checked before the steep descent. This checkpoint is required for drivers using this section.
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