The U.S. Highway receives the north end of its business route (Main Street) before the highway crosses the Tennessee Valley Divide at Indian Mountain. US 23 descends along Indian Creek to the southern end of its fourth business route, which heads into the town of Pound as Indian Creek Road. The U.S. Highway briefly enters the town limits while receiving the north end of the business route, Main Street.
The U.S. Highway begins at Main Street's northern end before crossing the Tennessee Valley Divide at Indian Mountain. US 23 descends along Indian Creek to the southern terminus of its fourth business route, which leads into Pound via Indian Creek Road. The highway briefly enters the town limits while receiving the north end of Main Street's business route.