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Greater Smokies Region
201 S. Washington Street, 37804
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Come for the meeting. Stay for the mountains.
We know how stressful it can be to select your next meeting or conference venue. Pressure to make everyone happy, outdo your last event and walk away looking like a rock star meeting planner is enough to test even veteran planner.
We're the anti-thesis of Vegas and the opposite of harried, over populated cities that offer the same old, same old. We're Blount County. Nestled at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains within a day's drive of 60% of the US population and an airport with feet of our main conference space.
Why not plan your next event in a place where fresh air, blue skies and nature feed the soul?
Your guest will leave relaxed and renewed and your meeting will go down in history.
Venue Details
Hotels22
Convention center20,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms2,100
Guest rooms at 1 hotel150
Special event venues26
Average room rate$109.00
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants65
Daily food cost$52.00
Tax rate9.25%
Venue typeCVB
Getting Here
Distance from airport
1 mi from McGhee Tyson Airport
Distance from McGhee Tyson Airport airport 1 mi
Location
Local Attractions
Mountain Challenge
Recreation
5 mi
The Mountain Challenge program takes participates outdoors. Area mountains, lakes, rivers and woods provide the setting. The seasons, each one distinct in its own right, provides the agenda.
The agenda might include rock climbing or canoeing on one of the beautiful mountain lakes or climbing the Alpine Tower. Whatever the situation, the Mountain Challenge program is a chance to face challenges head on, to struggle through some difficult and unfamiliar tasks, and to experience the trill of achievement. The Mountain Challenge programs is an opportunity to explore yourself as you explore the outdoors.
Crawford House
713 Howee Ave
Maryville, TN, US 37801
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Tuckaleechee Caverns
Recreation
21 mi
The Greatest Site UNDER the Smokies! The caverns have been carved over tens of thousands of years in one of the earth's oldest mountain chains. Estimated to be between 20 and 30 million years old, the Caverns are rich in history and lore. Plunging 200 feet from an upper room, water strikes Elephant Rock, a dripstone formation. This is a must see.
825 Cavern Road
Townsend, TN, US 37882
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Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson
Nightlife
6 mi
You don't have to own a Harley-Davidson to enjoy Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson. They are a destination to excite everyone. Start with an enormous 7-day-a-week full-service dealership, stocked with the latest models, gears, parts and motorclothes. Throw in The Shed Smokehouse & Jukejoint, and indoor/outdoor music and event venue hosting world-class artists backed by a garage-bar & grill complete with indoor/outdoor seating, fireplace and fire pits, big screen TVs and BBQ smoked on premises. Take all that and drop on eight acres at the perfect stop/start point in the middle of the best riding on the planet. Now you're getting the picture.
1820 Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN, US 37801
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Recreation
18 mi
Blount County is a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With over 900 miles of trails and 150 hiking trails... this is your opportunity to take in the most beautiful sites every seen. Be sure to check out Cades Cove. The most visited attraction within the national park... Cades Cove is 2500 acres of open space. It is a beautiful, sheltered valley with a mixture of forests, meadows and an outdoor museum of pioneer life in the 1800's. Even in today in our "advanced" society you still find remnants of a more primitive way of life in Cades Cove. You can explore Cades Cove by car, bike or tours.
Historic Downtown Maryville
Shopping
4 mi
Historical Downtown Maryville is the hub of local shopping, dining and entertainment. Only a short 4-miles from the McGhee Tyson Airport, it is easy to hop on the greenway trails for a run and drop by a local brewery for a beer to end the evening.
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C & L Executive Transportation
Memphis
At C & L Executive Transportation, our mission is to redefine the standards of luxury transportation by providing exceptional service, unmatched comfort, and unwavering professionalism. With our strong foundation, commitment to customer satisfaction, and strategic growth plans, we are poised to become a top leader in the charter bus industry.
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Transportation
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Church & Union Nashville
Nashville
Brought to you by the team from Church and Union Charlotte, La Belle Helene Charlotte, Church and Union Charleston and Tempest Charleston. Church and Union opened in September 2021 in the heart of Downtown Nashville on 4th Avenue between Church and Union Streets. Offering a casual, yet refined dining experience with a sophisticated ambiance.
Restaurant/Bar
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Red Oak Meetings & Events
Multi-city
At Red Oak, we take our meetings seriously—detailed, thorough, and no fluff. We provide the tools and expertise needed to ensure your meeting goes off without a hitch. From site visits, expo management, drayage, and registration to transportation, hosted off-site events, and tours, we can assist with every aspect of your meeting. Our meeting planners have access to the most up-to-date technology, allowing them to provide real-time updates and superior content to attendees throughout any meeting or conference.
Red Oak is a full-service meeting and planning company that will be your dedicated partner throughout the entire process. Call us today to get started!
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Hired Entertainment
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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Connexxions Bus Inc.
Multi-city
Discover the premier choice in group travel with Connexxions Bus. Based in Orlando, Florida—a city known for its world-class attractions and vibrant energy—Connexxions Bus is dedicated to providing safe, comfortable, and professional transportation services. Every journey with us is more than just a ride; it’s an experience designed to create lasting memories.
At Connexxions Bus, we believe in making connections beyond destinations. Whether you're traveling from Miami to Orlando, organizing a corporate event, planning a wedding, or embarking on a group adventure, we seamlessly bring people together, turning every trip into an effortless and enjoyable journey.
More than just transportation, Connexxions Bus is the thread that ties events, occasions, and unforgettable experiences together.
Transportation
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PullSpark
Multi-city
YOUR MESSAGE, MADE MEMORABLE. ON SCREEN, ON STAGE.
We're the creatives you hire, when you want dreamers and doers. From concept to execution, to lights, ready, action. We take care of everything.
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Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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Adam Stone Magic
Multi-city
I am a mentalist, hypnotist, and magician who's goal in life is to make people laugh and enjoy themselves. I perform all over the world bringing my own unique style of entertainment to corporate and private functions. I am a former award-winning special education teacher who wants nothing more than to help you make your event a success.
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Hired Entertainment
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Dave and Busters South East
Multi-city
LEGENDARY FOOD & DRINK
Looking for an incredible bar and amazing restaurant near you? Look no further than Dave & Buster's. We have amazing games and award-winning food and drinks. Come check us out!
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Restaurant/Bar
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WITS Experiential
Multi-city
An award-winning experiential marketing agency trusted by leading and emerging brands, WITS Experiential excels in designing and executing events that create lasting impressions. As a full-service agency, we leverage the right capabilities to creatively meet the desired outcomes of both large and intimate events. With decades of industry expertise, we ensure every event maximizes its impact, regardless of budget. We meticulously anticipate and manage every detail to guarantee an unparalleled experience for attendees and clients alike.
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Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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Ryman Auditorium
Nashville
Ryman Auditorium is a historic 2,362-seat live-performance venue and museum located at 116 Rep. John Lewis Way North, in the downtown core of Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is best known as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. It is owned and operated by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
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Play Playground Nashville
Nashville
Ready. Set. Play. Nashville.
Welcome to Play Playground – one of the best things to do in Nashville and the most fun you’ll have this side of Broadway. The games are big, the drinks are bold, and the fun is pure Nashville. Looking for cool things to do in Nashville or something totally different from the usual attractions in Nashville? Head upstairs to the rooftop lounge for epic skyline views and dance parties. No VR or arcade games — just real-life play that ranks among the most unique experiences Nashville has to offer, keeping you going all day long.
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Additional details
Getting to Blount County is incredibly easy and affordable. McGhee Tyson Airport offers 25+ non-stop flights throughout the United States via major airlines like Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The airport serves 6,500+ passengers per day, more than 100 daily flights, and only 150 feet from the conference center. Blount County is also easily accessible by vehicle by major highways like I-40 and I-75. In fact, Blount County is less than a 4-hour drive from major cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Birmingham, Nashville, Greenville, Lexington and Louisville.
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Greater Smokies Region Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Greater Smokies Region regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Greater Smokies Region's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Greater Smokies Region have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Greater Smokies Region and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Greater Smokies Region's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Greater Smokies Region developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Greater Smokies Region clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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