Double Arch Bridge – Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"__Let’s start big picture. __ Just four miles from the northern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway, this bridge, built in 1994, is an engineering feat—the first bridge built from segments of concrete. You can take in amazing views from the top of the bridge, at Birdsong Hollow, or picnic and appreciate its architecture from street level. The Trace is a designated cycling route (meaning cars have to make way for bikes), so you can bike as easily as drive to the bridge. If you're coming from the northern part of Nashville, you have to go by it or over it, so there is no reason not to stop. What do we need to see? You need to drive or cycle from the top to the bottom, it isn’t just one stop, and you get two totally different experiences. The top view over TN-96 is bucolic, with rolling green hills and views of Franklin countryside. The lower level is where you get to take in the view of the bridge and its architecture. Was it easy to get around? The beauty of the Natchez Trace Parkway is that every single mile is marked with a universal number sign, and there are limited places to turn off, so it is almost impossible to get lost. The bridge is milepost 438. Birdsong Hollow (the view atop) is also marked with a separate sign. All said and done, who—is this best for? Anyone who appreciates the four-season beauty of Tennessee, interesting architecture, or great places to frame a photograph of the aforementioned will think a stop is essential. Those traveling with young kids might not want to linger and die-hard city-goers who want to avoid the great outdoors may be bored." - Margaret Littman