Tennessee State Route 157
 State Route 157 | ||||
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| Walnut Road | ||||
| Route information | ||||
| Maintained by TDOT | ||||
| Length | 5.30 mi (8.53 km) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| South end |  SR 22 near Samburg, TN | |||
| North end |  KY 311 near Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | United States | |||
| State | Tennessee | |||
| Counties | Obion | |||
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State Route 157 (SR 157) is a short secondary highway in northern Obion County, Tennessee.
Route Descrption
SR 157 begins at its junction with SR 22 northeast of Samburg and continues in a northerly direction toward the Kentucky/Tennessee state line as it passes through or nearby the unincorporated communities Walnut Log and Fishgap Hill. At the state line, the route changes to Kentucky Route 311 and continues on to Hickman, Kentucky. This highway carries a 55 mph (89 km/h) speed limit and is designated as a secondary highway throughout its entire length in the State of Tennessee. It also passes through the Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge.
Points of Interest (South to North)
- Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge/Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and Visitor's Center
- Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge -- Grassy Island Unit -- Auto Tour, Hiking Trails, and Boat it Ramp off Walnut Log Road
- Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge -- Long Point Unit -- Access via Kentucky Route 311 and Kentucky Route 1282
Major Intersections
The entire route is in Obion County.
SR 22 near Samburg (W Highway 22; southern terminus; north to Samburg; south to Union City)
KY 311 at the Kentucky state line (State Highway 311; northern terminus; north to Anna Lynne, KY and Hickman, KY
