Travel & Stay

Getting Around

Getting to Knoxville

For those flying, we recommend flying directly into McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Nashville is around 2.5 hours away driving distance, and Atlanta is around 3.5 hours away.

Downtown Knoxville is about 25 minutes driving from McGhee Tyson Airport. Uber and Lyft are available around Knoxville, though you may have to wait for them. We recommend using Uber or Lyft, but renting a car is also a good option for those wishing to drive or explore the area.

Getting Around Downtown

Downtown Knoxville is walkable and there are many local restaurants and shops in the area. Hotel blocks are within walking distance of one another. Uber, Lyft and local cabs are readily available downtown if needed.

Shuttles & Parking

All guests staying downtown will have shuttle transportation to and from the wedding venue, so please take advantage of the shuttles even if you decide to rent a car! If you live in the Knoxville area, you are also welcome to park downtown and join on any of the shuttles - just let us know on your RSVP.

Shuttles will stop at each hotel to take guests directly to and from the wedding venue. We will share exact pickup locations and times in early April.

For local guests who prefer to drive directly to the venue, there is parking available at the neighboring property. Please let us know in your RSVP if you plan to drive to the venue. We will have signage at the venue to direct you to the parking areas and will post the address for parking on the website in early April.

Things To Do

Downtown Knoxville has many good restaurants and things to do within walking distance. Local recommendations below!

Restaurants

• Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen - great Southern breakfast and brunch food

• Stock & Barrel - burgers, bar food, and drinks

• The French Market - sweet & savory crepes for breakfast & lunch

• The Tomato Head - delicious pizza, salads, and sandwiches; a local staple!

• Lonesome Dove - American fine dining & seafood

• J.C. Holdway - upscale regional cuisine (reservation-only)

• Sunspot - a bit out of the way, but a trendy spot with good salads & American fare

Things To Do

• Market Square Farmers Market - farmers market in Market Square on Saturdays from 9am-1pm

• Mast General Store - local store with apparel, souvenirs, and a massive candy-by-weight section

• World’s Fair Park - site of the 1982 World’s Fair and the Sunsphere (a Knoxville skyline staple)

• Knoxville Museum of Art - local art museum with a solid contemporary collection

• Ijams Nature Center - local nature preserve with hiking trails (car required)

• Maple Hall - hip bowling alley with food, lounge, and drinks

• Regal Riviera - downtown movie theater

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park - for those with a car and a sense of adventure, the national park is just over an hour away. Tons of hiking and scenic drives.