{"id":690,"date":"2016-08-24T14:28:15","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T20:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cec-icmc.org\/?page_id=690"},"modified":"2026-10-08T08:23:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T14:23:06","slug":"venue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cec-icmc.org\/2027\/venue\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference Venue &#038; Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<style><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">?<\/span> .cec-page{width:100%;max-width:none;margin:0;color:#16232d;font-size:1em;line-height:1.6} .cec-page *{box-sizing:border-box} .cec-page p,.cec-page li,.cec-page dd,.cec-page dt,.cec-page address{font-size:1em !important;line-height:1.6 !important;max-width:none !important;color:#16232d} .cec-page h2{font-size:1.5em !important;line-height:1.25 !important;font-weight:700 !important;color:#093544 !important;margin:1.8em 0 .6em !important;padding:0 0 .3em !important;border-bottom:3px solid #0d4a5c !important;background:none !important} .cec-page h3{font-size:1.15em !important;line-height:1.3 !important;font-weight:700 !important;color:#16232d !important;margin:1.4em 0 .4em !important} .cec-page a{color:#0d4a5c;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600} .cec-page a:hover{color:#093544;text-decoration-thickness:3px} .cec-page a:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #b45f06;outline-offset:3px} .cec-page ul,.cec-page ol{margin:.5em 0 .5em 1.4em !important;padding:0 !important} .cec-page li{margin:.3em 0 !important} \/* Photos: flexible row, stacks on phones *\/ .cec-page .cec-photos{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin:0 0 20px} .cec-page .cec-photos>a,.cec-page .cec-photos>img{flex:1 1 300px;text-align:center} .cec-page .cec-photos img{display:block;max-width:100% !important;height:auto !important;margin:0 auto;float:none !important} \/* Contact panel (div, not section, so theme rules can't touch it) *\/ .cec-page .cec-contact{background:#eaf2f4 !important;color:#16232d !important;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:16px 22px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px 48px} .cec-page .cec-contact h2{flex:1 1 100%;color:#093544 !important;border:0 !important;margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;font-size:1.4em !important} .cec-page .cec-contact address,.cec-page .cec-contact div,.cec-page .cec-contact p,.cec-page .cec-contact strong,.cec-page .cec-contact span{color:#16232d !important;font-style:normal;background:none !important} .cec-page .cec-contact a{color:#0d4a5c !important}  \/* Transport cards *\/ .cec-page .cec-modes{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:14px 0} .cec-page .cec-modes>div{flex:1 1 260px;background:#eaf2f4 !important;border-left:5px solid #0d4a5c;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0} .cec-page .cec-modes p{margin:0 !important} .cec-page .cec-modes strong{display:block;margin-bottom:2px} \/* Column groups *\/ .cec-page .cec-two{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0 40px} .cec-page .cec-two>div{flex:1 1 260px} \/* New badge *\/ .cec-page .cec-new{display:inline-block;background:#0d4a5c !important;color:#ffffff !important;font-weight:700;font-size:.65em;padding:2px 10px;border-radius:4px;margin-right:10px;vertical-align:middle} \/* Alert: icon + heading + border, not color alone *\/ .cec-page .cec-alert{background:#fff4e0 !important;border:2px solid #8a4b00 !important;border-radius:6px;padding:18px 24px;margin-top:2.2em} .cec-page .cec-alert h2{margin:0 0 .4em !important;padding:0 !important;border:0 !important;color:#5c3200 !important;font-size:1.3em !important} .cec-page .cec-alert a{color:#5c3200 !important} .cec-page .cec-alert p{margin:.6em 0 !important} .cec-page .cec-sr{position:absolute;left:-9999px} <\/style>\n<div class=\"cec-page\">\n<div class=\"cec-photos\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 24px; margin: 0 0 20px;\">\n<p class=\"lead\"><a style=\"flex: 0 1 464px; max-width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxvilleconventioncenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cec-icmc.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Knoxville_conv_ctr-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of the Knoxville Convention Center with its glass entrance and the Sunsphere tower behind it. Link to the convention center website, opens in a new tab.\" width=\"464\" height=\"348\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 0 1 223px; max-width: 100%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxvilleconventioncenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cec-icmc.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KCC_Atrium_Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"Knoxville Convention Center logo\" width=\"223\" height=\"223\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cec-contact\" style=\"background: #eaf2f4; color: #16232d; border-left: 5px solid #0d4a5c; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; padding: 16px 22px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px 48px; margin: 0 0 10px;\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"cec-contact-h\">\n<h2 id=\"cec-contact-h\" style=\"flex: 1 1 100%; color: #093544; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 1.3em;\">Address and Contact Information<\/h2>\n<address style=\"color: #16232d; font-style: normal;\"><strong style=\"color: #16232d;\">Knoxville Convention Center<\/strong><br \/>\n701 Henley Street<br \/>\nKnoxville, TN 37902<\/address>\n<div style=\"color: #16232d;\"><strong style=\"color: #16232d;\">Phone:<\/strong> <a style=\"color: #0d4a5c;\" href=\"tel:+18655225669\">+1 865-522-5669<\/a><br \/>\n<strong style=\"color: #16232d;\">Security \/ Lost &amp; Found (24 hours):<\/strong> <a style=\"color: #0d4a5c;\" href=\"tel:+18652516040\">865-251-6040<\/a><br \/>\n<strong style=\"color: #16232d;\">Website:<\/strong> <a style=\"color: #0d4a5c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxvilleconventioncenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">knoxvilleconventioncenter.com<span class=\"cec-sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Getting to the Convention Center<\/h2>\n<h3>From McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)<\/h3>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<div class=\"cec-modes\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Rental car<\/strong>Rental car companies are available at the airport. Follow US-129 North toward Knoxville, then follow signs for downtown Knoxville and the Convention Center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Taxi or rideshare<\/strong>Taxis and rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are available. Follow airport signage to the designated pickup areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Hotel transportation<\/strong>Some Knoxville-area hotels may offer airport shuttle service. Check directly with your hotel for availability and scheduling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Public transportation<\/strong>Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) serves the Knoxville area. Check current routes and schedules when planning your trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Airport address<\/h3>\n<p>McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)<br \/>\n2055 Alcoa Highway<br \/>\nAlcoa, TN 37701<\/p>\n<p>Approximately 12 miles from the Knoxville Convention Center.<\/p>\n<h3>International travelers<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>Driving Directions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cec-two\">\n<div>\n<h3>From the north (I-75)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Take I-75 southbound toward Knoxville.<\/li>\n<li>At the I-640 interchange, follow I-275 south toward downtown Knoxville.<\/li>\n<li>Follow signs for the Convention Center and downtown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>From Nashville and Chattanooga<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Take I-40 east toward Knoxville.<\/li>\n<li>Follow signs for downtown Knoxville and the Convention Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>From the Knoxville area<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Take I-40 toward downtown Knoxville.<\/li>\n<li>Follow signs for the Knoxville Convention Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Parking<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxvilleconventioncenter.com\/p\/knowbeforeyougo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about parking at the Knoxville Convention Center<span class=\"cec-sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"cec-new\">New<\/span> Lodging Information for CEC\/ICMC 2027<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cec-two\">\n<div>\n<h3>Why the change?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>More choices:<\/strong> Many hotels are within walking distance of the Knoxville Convention Center, and others are a short Uber ride away.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> Booking directly lets you pick the amenities, loyalty rewards, and rates that fit your budget and schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Next steps<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com\/publication\/?i=858667&amp;p=72&amp;view=issueViewer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map of hotels near the convention center<span class=\"cec-sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>, including those a little farther away.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the property that works best for you.<\/li>\n<li>Contact the hotel directly or visit its website to reserve your room, or see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitknoxville.com\/places-to-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to stay on the Visit Knoxville website<span class=\"cec-sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cec-alert\" role=\"note\" aria-labelledby=\"cec-alert-h\">\n<h2 id=\"cec-alert-h\">Housing Poaching Alert<\/h2>\n<p>Be cautious if any company or service other than CEC\/ICMC 2027 and Centennial Conferences claims or implies that it is the <strong>\u201cOfficial Housing Provider\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cOfficial Travel Agency\u201d<\/strong> for CEC\/ICMC 2027.<\/p>\n<p>CEC\/ICMC 2027 has <strong>not<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>If a company contacts you to sell hotel rooms or travel services on behalf of CEC\/ICMC 2027, notify Paula Pair immediately at <a href=\"mailto:cecicmc@centennialconferences.com?subject=CEC\/ICMC%202027%20Housing%20Poaching%20Alert\">cecicmc@centennialconferences.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Address and Contact Information Knoxville Convention Center 701 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone: +1 865-522-5669 Security \/ Lost &amp; 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&#8230;  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cec-icmc.org\/2027\/venue\/\" class=\"more-link\" title=\"Read Conference Venue &#038; Travel\">Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Conference Venue &amp; 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