Conference Location, Hotels, and Travel
Conference Location | Hotel Information | Travel Information | Local Area Information
CONFERENCE LOCATION
All conference sessions will be held at the:
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: (865) 522-5669
Fax: (865) 329-0422
HOTEL INFORMATION
The hotels listed below have reserved rooms for registrants attending the 2008 NSF CMMI Engineering Research and Innovation Conference. Please contact your hotel of choice to make reservations. The Hilton Knoxville will serve as the Headquarters Hotel for the Conference. When making reservations, be sure to request the NSF room block rate. In addition, please provide the names of all guests who will occupy your room. You also may inquire about rates on suites and upgrades.
| Hotels | Single/Double Occupancy* | Daily Parking Fee Self/Valet | Reservation Deadline** |
| Hilton Knoxville (Headquarters Hotel) 501 West Church Avenue Knoxville, TN 37902-2591 (865) 523-2300 (direct) 800-445-8667 (toll-free) URL: www.hilton.com Reservations online click here |
$99 | $8/$12 | SOLD OUT |
| The newly-renovated Hilton Knoxville hotel is situated in the heart of downtown, only a short walk to the University of Tennessee campus with a covered sky bridge to the Knoxville Convention Center. The Hilton offers complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet access in all hotel guest rooms and public space, a new business center, and executive level. Additional hotel amenities include a Starbucks® coffee shop in the hotel lobby, Market Café restaurant, Marty’s Bistro, and Orange Martini lounge. The hotel’s recreational facilities include a newly-expanded onsite exercise room and a seasonal outdoor pool and sundeck. | |||
| Holiday Inn Select Knoxville Downtown at the Convention Center 525 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 522-2800 (direct) 888-465-4329 (toll-free) Reservations online click here |
$99 | $6 | Deadline Extended – December 14, 2022 |
| The Holiday Inn Select Knoxville is conveniently situated in downtown Knoxville and is located at beautiful World’s Fair Park, home of the 1982 World’s Fair. The hotel is connected to the Knoxville Convention Center and is walking distance to the University of Tennessee, the Knoxville Museum of Art, the Candy Factory, and Fort Kid. Also in walking distance are the Market Square and the Old City districts which boast terrific local eateries, nightlife, and shopping. The Holiday Inn Select offers complimentary wireless Internet access, cable television, and coffee/tea service availability in each guest room. | |||
| Crowne Plaza Knoxville 401 W. Summit Hill Drive Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 522-2600 (direct) (800) 227-6963 (toll-free) Reservations online click here Go to “Check Availability” (left side of screen) Enter group code: NSF Rate preference: Best Available |
$99/$109 | $5/$7 | Deadline Extended – December 6, 2022 |
| The Crowne Plaza Knoxville, 20 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport, is located in downtown Knoxville. Walk to the Old City and Market Square to enjoy more than 30 eateries, nightlife, shopping, and outdoor concerts. The Crowne Plaza is convenient to both the Knoxville Convention Center and the University of Tennessee. Each newly renovated guestroom includes free wireless, high-speed Internet access. Hotel amenities include Mahogany’s restaurant; Library lounge; a 3,000 square foot gym featuring state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment and an indoor, heated pool; a uniquely appointed Gift Shop; and a 24-hour Business Center. | |||
| Four Points by Sheraton Knoxville Cumberland House 1109 White Avenue Knoxville, TN 37916 (865) 971-4663 (direct) (800) 368-7764 (toll-free) Call for reservations Reference group code: NSF |
$115 | $7/$11 | Deadline Extended – December 14, 2022 |
| The Four Points by Sheraton Knoxville Cumberland House Hotel is located in the Fort Sanders Historic District of Knoxville and is steps from the Knoxville Convention Center and the University of Tennessee. | |||
*Rate does not include sales tax which is currently 17.5 percent.
**Reservations made after this date will be based on hotel availability and
may be at a significantly higher rate.
Please Note:
All participating hotels require a credit card number to guarantee your room
reservation. Some hotels may require a deposit equal to one night’s stay to
guarantee a room. All hotel reservations are the participant’s responsibility.
Hotel confirmations will be sent to you directly by your hotel. Please contact
your hotel directly to make any changes or cancellations.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Airport
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) has 8 major airlines serving 19 nonstop destinations including Las Vegas, Atlanta, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Orlando, New York, Chicago, Denver, and Washington, DC. McGhee Tyson Airport has 120 arrivals and departures each day with more than 4,000 seats available.
The Knoxville Convention Center and selected conference hotels are located in downtown Knoxville, just 20 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport. Ground transportation options from the airport to the Convention Center and hotels include the following.
Taxis, Limos, and Buses
| Charter Services | ||
|---|---|---|
| Affairs of Style (865) 454-4059 |
Chariots of Hire (865) 522-8108 |
Executive Sedan and Limo (865) 671-2509 |
| Mays Bus Line (865) 947-6977 |
Premier Transportation (865) 694-0304 |
Rocky Top 877-315-6397 |
| Twin Lakes Limo (865) 988-9420 |
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| Taxi Service | ||
| A-1/Cloud 9 (865) 414-4371 |
A-Plus Taxi (865) 970-0016 |
A&B; Ground Transportation (865) 389-0312 |
| B-Line Transportation (865) 659-4341 |
Benchmark Taxi (865) 310-7047 |
College Cab (865) 523-2537 |
| Connections Taxi (865) 980-3384 |
Discount Taxi (865) 755-5143 |
Expressway Taxi (865) 696-2743 |
| Fenway Taxi (865) 414-8283 |
Gold Cab (865) 919-0001 |
Odyssey Airport Taxi (865) 973-6212 |
| Overland Taxi (865) 970-4545 |
Selig Transportation (865) 523-6284 |
Smokey Mountain Taxi (865) 458-6292 |
| Tennessee Taxi Service (865) 984-8555 |
International Taxi/Internet Taxi (865) 607-8732 |
Rental Cars
Airport/Onsite: Rental car counters are located on the lower level of the terminal.
Rental
Car Companies |
Local Phone Number |
Toll-Free Reservation Number |
(865) 342-3210 |
800-462-5266 |
|
(865) 342-3220 |
800-831-2847 |
|
(865) 342-3225 |
800-527-0700 |
|
(865) 342-1650 |
800-325-8007 |
|
(865) 342-3232 |
800-654-3131 |
|
(865) 342-3240 |
800-227-7368 |
|
(865) 342-3250 |
800-367-2277 |
Driving Directions to the Knoxville Convention Center
Eastbound on I-40
Take Exit 388 onto 441 South (Henley Street). The Convention Center is at
the corner of Henley and Clinch Avenue
Westbound on I-40
Take Exit 387. Turn right onto Western Ave. At the third traffic light turn
right onto Henley Street. The Convention Center is at the corner of Henley
Street and Clinch Avenue
Southbound on I-275
At the I-275/I-40 interchange, bear right onto 441 South (Henley Street).
The Convention Center is on the right at the corner of Henley Street and Clinch
Avenue
Northbound (from airport)
Take 129 North. Take ramp I-40 East (Ashville) stay in the right lane to Exit
388 onto 441 South (Henley Street), drive to Henley Street. The Convention
Center is on the right at the corner of Henley Street and Clinch Avenue.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION
For more information about our conference location, Knoxville, TN, please visit the links below; compliments of the Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation (KTSC).
Dining: http://www.knoxville.org/dining/
Nightlife: http://www.knoxville.org/nightlife/
Shopping: http://www.knoxville.org/shopping/
Weather (up to the minute!): http://www.knoxville.org/weather/
For visitor guides and additional information, contact:
KTSC
One Vision Plaza
301 South Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
http://www.knoxville.org
Local Telephone: (865) 523-7263
Toll-Free Telephone: 800-727-8045