There are plenty of well-traveled traffic lanes connecting Nashville with Natchez, Miss. But the most rewarding route is the Natchez Trace Parkway, which touches national forests and a variety of Native American historic sites.
It would be best to pack a lunch for the swing through Mississippi. Restaurant choices are few, but picnic opportunities are plentiful around every corner. The Natchez Trace Parkway can be included in Nashville or New Orleans itineraries in which there is a spare day or two. It's a nice change from the urban tempo.
One important word to the budget-wise traveler: watch your speed carefully, because police officers all along the route will also be watching it for you. That 45 MPH posted speed limit is strictly enforced.
