Tennessee State Route 100
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State Route 100 is a west–east route that connects Whiteville, Tennessee
with Belle Meade, Tennessee
.
, State Route 100 passes south of Whiteville
along with US-64
. Then SR-100 passes through an interchange with US-64 and SR-15 and leaves Whiteville heading east but slightly northward. The route crosses the Hatchie River
, and soon after, it intersects US-45
in Henderson
. At Perryville, SR-100 joins with US-412
and crosses the Tennessee River
on the Alvin C. York Bridge. SR-100 leaves US-412 just east of Linden
and goes through Centerville
, crossing the Duck River
immediately afterwards. After SR-100 has passed SR-840, it enters Davidson County
. Then it has an interchange with the Natchez Trace Parkway
. In fact, it is the Parkway's northern terminus. It then passes northwest of Percy Warner Park to end at US-70S
.
Whiteville, Tennessee
Whiteville is a town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,148 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Whiteville is located at ....
with Belle Meade, Tennessee
Belle Meade, Tennessee
Belle Meade is a city in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, within Nashville.-Overview:In 1963, it was absorbed into the metropolitan government of Nashville-Davidson County, however, it retains its independent city status, and its residents pay taxes both to the Metro government and to the...
.
Route description
Once it leaves SR-15Tennessee State Route 15
State Route 15 is a west–east route from Memphis, Tennessee to Monteagle. For much of its route it is concurrent with U.S. Route 64.- Route description :...
, State Route 100 passes south of Whiteville
Whiteville, Tennessee
Whiteville is a town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,148 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Whiteville is located at ....
along with US-64
U.S. Route 64
U.S. Route 64 is an east–west United States highway that runs for 2,326 miles from eastern North Carolina to just southwest of the Four Corners in northeast Arizona. The western terminus is at U.S. Route 160 in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona. The highway's eastern terminus is at NC 12 and U.S. Route...
. Then SR-100 passes through an interchange with US-64 and SR-15 and leaves Whiteville heading east but slightly northward. The route crosses the Hatchie River
Hatchie River
The Hatchie River is a stream in northern Mississippi and southwestern Tennessee. It is of considerable geographic, cultural, and historic significance. In large measure this is because it is the only major stream of West Tennessee that has never been impounded, channelized, or otherwise...
, and soon after, it intersects US-45
U.S. Route 45
U.S. Route 45 is a north–south United States highway. US 45 is a border-to-border route, from Lake Superior to the Gulf of Mexico. A sign at the highway's northern terminus notes the total distance as ....
in Henderson
Henderson, Tennessee
Henderson is an incorporated city in Chester County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 5,670 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Chester County...
. At Perryville, SR-100 joins with US-412
U.S. Route 412
U.S. Route 412 is an east–west United States highway, first commissioned in 1982. Its route number is a "violation" of the usual AASHTO numbering scheme, as it comes nowhere near its implied "parent", US 12. U.S...
and crosses the Tennessee River
Tennessee River
The Tennessee River is the largest tributary of the Ohio River. It is approximately 652 miles long and is located in the southeastern United States in the Tennessee Valley. The river was once popularly known as the Cherokee River, among other names...
on the Alvin C. York Bridge. SR-100 leaves US-412 just east of Linden
Linden, Tennessee
Linden is a town in and the county seat of Perry County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,015 at the 2000 census. Linden was officially incorporated in 1850.Linden is served by Perry County Airport, located 3.5 miles to the southwest....
and goes through Centerville
Centerville, Tennessee
Centerville is a town in Hickman County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,793 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hickman County. It is probably best known for being the hometown of country comedian Minnie Pearl...
, crossing the Duck River
Duck River (Tennessee)
The Duck River, long, is the longest river located entirely within the U.S. state of Tennessee. Free flowing for most of its length, the Duck River is home to over 50 species of freshwater mussels and 151 species of fish, making it one of the most biologically diverse rivers in North America.The...
immediately afterwards. After SR-100 has passed SR-840, it enters Davidson County
Davidson County, Tennessee
Davidson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2010, the population was 626,681. Its county seat is Nashville.In 1963, the City of Nashville and the Davidson County government merged, so the county government is now known as the "Metropolitan Government of Nashville and...
. Then it has an interchange with the Natchez Trace Parkway
Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a National Park Service unit in the southeastern United States that commemorates the historic Old Natchez Trace and preserves sections of the original trail....
. In fact, it is the Parkway's northern terminus. It then passes northwest of Percy Warner Park to end at US-70S
U.S. Route 70S
U.S. Route 70s is an alternate to U.S. Route 70 between the western part of Nashville, TN and Sparta, Tennessee. It runs concurrent with US 70 for several blocks in downtown Nashville...
.