SR 34 is a
hidden route as it follows the routes of certain U.S. highways throughout its course. SR 34 begins with following US 11E (Andrew Johnson Highway) east of Knoxville. It continues to follow that U.S. route through
Jefferson City and
Morristown. Continuing to concurrently with US 11E, SR 34 crosses
Interstate 81 (I-81) and traverses
Greeneville,
Jonesborough, and then
U.S. Route 19W joins in the concurrency starting with the
I-26 exit 20 interchange in
Johnson City.
US 321 is also concurrent with SR 34 from
Tusculum to Johnson City. Tennessee State Route 34 is primary, except for a small portion between
State Route 91 and
State Route 381 in Washington County. Since 1994, a
access-controlled bypass route of SR 34 in Greeneville has been proposed and studied by TDOT. ==Major intersections==