Airport and Directions
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is the nearest airport to Knoxville. Use the map below to find directions from the airport to the conference center where the gala will be held.
Rideshares
Uber and Lyft are available in the city, but it can be expensive to take to and from the airport. Taxi services and rental cars are also available; more information can be found here: https://flyknoxville.com/ground-transportation/#tbTaxis
Public Transportation
Public transportation is limited in Knoxville but is available: https://katbus.com/
Hotels
There is not a specific hotel reserved for this event, but here is a list of several hotels within 0.3 miles of the UT Conference Center:
- Marriott Knoxville Downtown
- Hilton Knoxville
- The Tennessean Hotel
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown
- Courtyard Knoxville Downtown
- Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville – Downtown
- Hyatt Place Knoxville/Downtown
- The Oliver Hotel Knoxville
- Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University
- Residence Inn Knoxville Downtown
Expected Weather
January in Knoxville is generally cold and we sometimes receive snow, with average temperatures ranging from 31 degrees low to 48 degrees high. Although this event will be held indoors at a comfortable temperature, please plan on dressing warmly for the majority of your visit.
