Looking at going thru Smokey Mts which would take me from Knoxville area to Ashville, NC via I-40. Been over 40yrs since I've driven that stretch....wondering how the road is now...long mountain hill...
Did this stretch on I40 several times over the last few months. As Bill said, pretty easy drive. The steepest grade is east of Ashville and is also not a big deal as long as you slow down to truck speed and let your gears do the work.