PLAN YOUR NEXT MEETING IN KNOXVILLE, TN

Whether you’re looking to plan a meeting in Knoxville, TN, or entertain hundreds of colleagues, this destination delivers a meeting experience that routinely exceeds expectations. The city often surprises first-time visitors with its unexpected blend of urban sophistication and genuine Southern charm. 

From the riverside downtown to the vibrant cultural scene, attendees are sure to discover a place where world-class facilities meet unforgettable experiences. Planners are consistently impressed by how Knoxville gatherings offer both professional excellence and authentic local flavor that participants will be talking about long after returning home.

WHY KNOXVILLE IS A SMART CHOICE FOR MEETING PLANNERS

The city is strategically located at the crossroads of three major interstates — I-40, I-75, and I-81 — making it highly accessible for attendees arriving by car. This central location puts your meeting within a day’s drive of half the continental United States, significantly expanding attendance reach while reducing travel barriers for event planning in the region.

For those flying in, McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is just 12 miles from downtown and provides easy access with over 120 daily flights from more than 30 nonstop destinations. Attendees can transition seamlessly from the runway to the meeting room without the lengthy airport transfers common in larger cities. The best part? Knoxville’s impressive accommodation options include nearly 9,600 guest rooms countywide, with over 1,800 rooms concentrated within one walkable square mile of the Knoxville Convention Center. 

Just steps away, Market Square offers a vibrant mix of restaurants, shops, and entertainment, perfect for off-the-clock moments and networking in a lively local setting. You never have to worry about whether you have enough space to host in this city. With everything within walking distance, Knoxville’s downtown feels like a natural conference campus, where attendees can network between sessions while immersing themselves in the area’s lively downtown.

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Visit Knoxville was incredibly helpful. They were very proactive in their communication and planning and provided information and materials to make our conference guests feel welcomed and prepared to enjoy their visit.

Tennessee Riverline
Lila Honaker

Communications and Marketing Director, Tennessee RiverLine

Team Knoxville...You Rock!!!! I have heard NOTHING but POSITIVE expressions from our attendees and our social media is spreading the word that KNOXVILLE’s hospitality was off the charts!!! Again, thank each of you for your hospitality service to our SERVICE TO ALL MANKIND organization! We (AKA) left our civic imprint on the City of Knoxville and look forward to another return!

AKA
Leslie Edwards

Conference Planning Liaison, South Eastern Region AKA

I want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to EVERYONE for making Small & Boutique Meetings in Knoxville such a tremendous success! We’ve received rave reviews from the attendees — and it’s all thanks to your collective efforts and an outstanding team to work with. Please keep in touch and if you ever need anything from me, please let me know! I appreciate you all!

Northstar Meetings Group
Rita Bergman

Manager, Events and Tradeshows, Northstar Meetings Group

Thank you for your excellent assistance with our guest speakers. Your insightful knowledge made a big impact on the success of our event. I am most grateful for everything you did for us – from making contact with the Chief of Police and the Knox County Mayor, to the numerous swag giveaways, and the suggestions, reviews, and recommendations in between. The cherry on the cake was the rush delivery of new maps for our guests on the very day of our off-site event. Thank you, times a thousand!

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Katy Price

Senior Executive Assistant, Intoximeters, Inc.

Knoxville has been a great location for the first visit for the US Trail Running Conference to Tennessee. We loved the warm, bright, and welcoming downtown area, the Courtyard Downtown as our host hotel, and the conveniently located Civic Auditorium. Everyone has been super friendly and helpful, and we are interested in returning.

US Trail Running Conference
Terry Chiplin

Event Director, US Trail Running Conference

Absolute problem solvers that are happy to share good ideas and work with all shareholders to ensure a fantastic experience. A++.

Creekwood Event Services
Carrie Zaklikowski

President, Creekwood Event Services

The Visit Knoxville team were all amazing, supportive, and so helpful when it came to planning our event! We got so many comments on the great spaces we were in. Mayors loved how walkable everything was, cool venues, amazing food! We could not have asked for a better event!!

Lindsey Hess

Events & Administrative Assistant, High Road Strategy Center

Knoxville was everything we expected and more.10! 10! 10! Thank you for all your work on this project. Visit Knoxville was on it!! Providing suggestions and proposed ideas of which I had not thought. I truly appreciated the commitment to ensuring we had a great trip to Knoxville. I truly appreciate everything your team has done for ASM Global employees and vendors.

ASM GLOBAL
Diane Roberts

Administrative Assistant, ASM GLOBAL

Visit Knoxville was outstanding in responding with information both before and during the conference. Especially helpful in arranging a banquet speaker for us. If you are considering a reasonable city with outstanding restaurants and attractions, be sure to work with Visit Knoxville.

Ronald Bellamy

ISNATT President

Yahoo! THANK YOU SO MUCH! As a meeting planner, you get it! Thank you!! We had a blast, and the food was awesome! Also, wow. Dinner at Emilia…amazing. Beautiful city. Amazing service. Really great. Thank you so much!

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Alyssa Kolat

Meeting & Events Coordinator, Bechtel Customer Based Leadership

Everyone associated with hosting our event made us feel welcomed from the time we arrived until the time we departed.

Tennessee Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Mike Ellson

Executive Director, Tennessee Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (TIAAA)

KEY KNOXVILLE VENUES

The Knoxville Convention Center is the cornerstone of Knoxville's meeting facilities. This beautiful, 500,000-square-foot space is located just minutes from Market Square, the heart of Knoxville’s vibrant and walkable downtown. This popular area is home to eclectic shopping, fine dining, outdoor concerts and more. A number of Knoxville’s finest hotels are also within walking distance.

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