While driving down from Nashville to Chattanooga we stopped at the Ladds Rest Area to use the facilities, stretch out out legs and surprising take in the views. This location is opposite side of the Tennessee Welcome Center that you get to see when heading towards Nashville.
The bathroom facilities were very clean which is always a guess when you stop at a rest area but these were very well kept. Out back is a wonderful view of the Tennessee River that you can take in and walk around to enjoy and get some pictures. Honestly, looking at the map between the two rest stops on this little island, it looks like the Ladds side is much pretty but I bet both are great. The Welcome Center on the opposite side of the highway has the typical "Welcome To" books and pamphlets that you come to expect when on a road trip and entering into a new state.
I do have to say this is one of best views from a rest stop that I've never seen. If traveling through this area during a different season I would be sure to stop again and see what the view was like each season. read more