Heading to Cades Cove. ?Route 28 Franklin to Lauada?

Will be heading north on Rt. 441/23 mid October. How is Rt. 28 from Franklin to Lauada N.Carolina in a 30 foot Class 'C'. Yes, I know of 'Tail of the Dragon'. Altimately going to Cades Cove....No, I don't want to drive all the way thru the park, thru Pigeon Forge and around...been there, done that. Thanks:h