Tennessee Code Title 54. Highways, Bridges and Ferries § 54-17-104

(1) Provide for the recovery and conservation of natural scenic beauty along designated scenic highways;

(2) Provide a safe and attractive environment for tourists and travelers to enjoy the scenic beauty of the state;

(3) Maximize the potential of little used and bypassed sections of highway;

(4) Return economic viability to distressed areas through the promotion of tourism; and

(5) Provide for preservation of routes of historical significance in urban and rural areas of the state.