Address and Contact Information
Knoxville Convention Center701 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Security / Lost & Found (24 hours): 865-251-6040
Website: knoxvilleconventioncenter.com (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the Convention Center
From McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is the primary commercial airport serving Knoxville, about 12 miles from the Knoxville Convention Center. After you arrive, you can reach the Convention Center by:
Rental carRental car companies are available at the airport. Follow US-129 North toward Knoxville, then follow signs for downtown Knoxville and the Convention Center.
Taxi or rideshareTaxis and rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are available. Follow airport signage to the designated pickup areas.
Hotel transportationSome Knoxville-area hotels may offer airport shuttle service. Check directly with your hotel for availability and scheduling.
Public transportationKnoxville Area Transit (KAT) serves the Knoxville area. Check current routes and schedules when planning your trip.
Airport address
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
2055 Alcoa Highway
Alcoa, TN 37701
Approximately 12 miles from the Knoxville Convention Center.
International travelers
Plan your journey to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), or connect through a larger U.S. airport with service to Knoxville. If you connect through another U.S. airport, allow enough time for customs and immigration processing before your Knoxville flight.
Driving Directions
From the north (I-75)
- Take I-75 southbound toward Knoxville.
- At the I-640 interchange, follow I-275 south toward downtown Knoxville.
- Follow signs for the Convention Center and downtown.
From Nashville and Chattanooga
- Take I-40 east toward Knoxville.
- Follow signs for downtown Knoxville and the Convention Center.
From the Knoxville area
- Take I-40 toward downtown Knoxville.
- Follow signs for the Knoxville Convention Center.
Parking
Weekday parking is $1 per hour, with a maximum of $7 per day. Parking is free on weeknights when you enter after 6:00 PM, and all weekend.
Read more about parking at the Knoxville Convention Center (opens in a new tab)
New Lodging Information for CEC/ICMC 2027
We are updating our housing process for this conference. Instead of booking through a centralized conference hotel room block, please book directly with the hotel of your choice.
Why the change?
- More choices: Many hotels are within walking distance of the Knoxville Convention Center, and others are a short Uber ride away.
- Flexibility: Booking directly lets you pick the amenities, loyalty rewards, and rates that fit your budget and schedule.
Next steps
- Review the map of hotels near the convention center (opens in a new tab), including those a little farther away.
- Choose the property that works best for you.
- Contact the hotel directly or visit its website to reserve your room, or see places to stay on the Visit Knoxville website (opens in a new tab).
Housing Poaching Alert
Be cautious if any company or service other than CEC/ICMC 2027 and Centennial Conferences claims or implies that it is the “Official Housing Provider” or “Official Travel Agency” for CEC/ICMC 2027.
CEC/ICMC 2027 has not negotiated contracts with any housing or trade show companies. These companies may solicit you or your organization aggressively, often promising big discounts. Such solicitations may be attempts to obtain your personal or credit card information.
If a company contacts you to sell hotel rooms or travel services on behalf of CEC/ICMC 2027, notify Paula Pair immediately at cecicmc@centennialconferences.com.