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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Nearby vendors
Chattanooga Trolley Tour
Chattanooga
Welcome to Chattanooga Trolley Tour! Discover the sights of historic Chattanooga with us. Our experienced guide will take you on a leisurely ride through some of the city's most iconic landmarks. Enjoy learning the area's rich history, culture and architecture. Book your tour today and experience Chattanooga in a unique and unforgettable way.
Activity
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Victory Ground
Nashville
Your Journey, Our Pleasure: Refined Charter, Shuttle, and Black Car Services in Nashville
At Victory Ground, we welcome the opportunity to transform ordinary journeys into refined experiences. Our comprehensive chauffeured services encompass a fleet of luxury sedans, SUVs, and coaches, ensuring a sophisticated travel solution for a variety of occasions.
While Nashville is our headquarters, we understand that events and gatherings often extend beyond Music City’s limits. That’s why we proudly serve Nashville and the surrounding areas, including Franklin, Brentwood, Belle Meade, and many more. Our service extends much further for extensive group travel requiring over-the-road solutions in our spacious motor coaches. Victory is dedicated to delivering top-tier service wherever your journey takes you. Your satisfaction is our pleasure.
Transportation
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EES Agency
Multi-city
EES designs and executes unparalleled brand experiences through the power of events, trade shows, conferences, concerts, and more. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, with local and international clients, our procured team of experts provide results that matter ... and do it flawlessly. We are THE global event agency.
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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Tallen, Inc
Multi-city
Tallen is a nationwide leader in audio-visual production and event technology. We provide full-service AV solutions — from creative design and state-of-the-art equipment to expert technical support — for conferences, meetings, and live events of all sizes. With a dedicated team and a coast-to-coast network, we deliver consistent, high-quality experiences while helping clients save time and costs. Trusted by top organizations across all industries, Tallen brings visions to life and ensures every event creates lasting impact.
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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PullSpark
Multi-city
We’re an experiential events agency that partners with teams to create experiences that make brands easy to love and hard to forget. Most companies already know what makes them easy to love; we help teams design moments that truly stick backed by our trademarked neuroscience tool, Nistinct.
Hired Entertainment
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge
Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge
Est. Gatlinburg 1999, Relocated May 20, 2014
Hard Rock Cafe has been serving Eastern Tennessee locals and visitors for more than 15 years. Our Pigeon Forge location features 12,000 square feet of stylish space, which includes seating for more than 400 guests, private event space for up to 450, an outdoor patio (a dog friendly patio), a live music stage, a Rock Shop,
Restaurant/Bar
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Merck Artist Agency
Multi-city
At Merck Artist Agency, we specialize in representing a carefully curated roster of exceptional musicians, bands, speakers, and comedians. Based in Friendswood, Texas, our agency works with talent from across the country, offering clients a dynamic, diverse selection of entertainment options for events of all kinds.
Our music lineup features both original artists and high-energy cover bands, with particular strength in country music and Americana. On the speaking side, we represent a select group of inspirational speakers covering topics such as personal wellness, the mind-body connection, workplace safety, and women in leadership. Every performer in our agency is hand-selected for their talent, professionalism, and ability to deliver unforgettable experiences.
At Merck Artist Agency, we take pride not only in the quality of the artists we represent but also in the personal attention and outstanding customer service we provide. Whether you’re booking live music, an engaging keynote, or a crowd-pleasing comedian, we ensure a seamless, tailored experience from start to finish.
Hired Entertainment
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Main Event Central
Multi-city
Walking into a Main Event is like entering a new world of lights, music, entertainment, and laughter. Every Guest is greeted by the genuine, glowing faces of Main Event Team Members as they see splashes of color and new opportunities to play.
Each center is full of passionate, driven people who are serving others and making memories that bring to life our chef-inspired meals, full-service catering with private rooms, high-energy bar with the latest audio-visual technology, space for birthday parties for kids and adults, and party rooms for corporate, school, and league events.
A trip to Main Event is a chance for the whole family to reconnect, celebrate, compete, eat, and play. When you’re with us, each and every moment together is the Main Event.
Activity
Restaurant/Bar
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Common House Chattanooga
Chattanooga
Located in the heart of Chattanooga’s Southside. Common House is a gathering space that cultivates community through inspirational design, dynamic programming, and fine dining. The houses are modern, comfortable escapes for social and business pursuits.
Restaurant/Bar
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Millennium Maxwell House Hotel Nashville
Nashville
Stay at Millennium Hotel Maxwell House Nashville and experience Southern Hospitality in the Heart of Music City. We couldn't agree more with President Theodore Roosevelt when he stated that the original Maxwell House Coffee brewed and served in the Millennium Hotel Maxwell House Nashville was "good to the last drop." From the rich history of Maxwell House Coffee to the spacious suites and exceptional service, we truly are "good to the last drop". Our hotel is ideally located near the Country Music Hall of Fame in downtown Nashville, our 287 spacious guest room Nashville area hotel features unique and extensive, music-themed décor. From the spacious standard room that can accommodate up to four guests to the Millennium Suite, which at 625sq ft offers optimum space and luxury, all with modern amenities and home comforts. Plus our outdoor public space offers a relaxing salt water pool surrounding by seating and a manicured fenced lawn.
Restaurant/Bar
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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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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.
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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:
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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.
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