Mini road trip, Philadelphia to Johnson City TN, any ideas

[Frexit]

I'll be hiring a car and need to get from Phillie to Johnson City TN next week and as it's a last minute tip with work I havn't had much time to look into things to do and places to see en route. I'll be on my own in as large a block muscle car as Avis will have and any good tips, (petolhead related or other) are welcome. I'll leave PA Friday 27, and have Sat 28th and Sunday 29th to make the trip, and then coming back from TN to NYC on the 31st and the 1st Feb. I'd normally be looking for a rodeo or a Nascar race , but I guess in the middle of winter that's not on !

Thanks Mike

[Frexit]

50mustang thanks for this brilliant insight and all the good tips. I had started googling and had seen the skyline road and the blue ridge parkway but I think it would do my head in driving at 35 mph all the time.
I'll sit down tomorrow and use your tips do do some serious planning as I have three free days.

I've got an Avis Mustang which will be a first drive for me as last time I rented a crazy Dodge 6 litre charger I think

Thanks again,