So I Mapquested the route you just mentioned. I did the Lexington, KY to Myrtle Beach, SC. I live around Somerset, KY. In order for me to do this, I would have to hit I-75 up to Lexington, then get on I-64 to West Virginia. Then hop on I-77 down to North Carolina and exit on to I-74 to get remotely close to you and Chris.
I wouldn't mind taking the scenic route to Myrtle Beach. The problem would be I will have my sister with me and I'm not so sure she would like the idea.
But if she wants me to take her to Myrtle Beach early to see Loretta Lynn, then she will have to bite her lip and go with my plan.
Here's the plan, I can drive to Greensboro, NC via the Knoxville route. It would save me 2hrs on time and a lot of gas money. So I would drive to Greensboro, NC to meet up with you and Chris (if he can make it) and whoever else, stay in Greensboro for the night and head on down to Myrtle Beach the next morning. This route will save me a lot of headache.
Whacha think?