WHERE HISTORY HAPPENED AND PROGRESS IS MOVING

During the 1982 World’s Fair, 11 million visitors came from all around the world to celebrate technological innovations on this 70-acre location between downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee. New inventions that made their debut at the Fair included touch-screen display screens, boxed shelf-stable milk, and even Cherry Coke.

Today, the location proudly features the Knoxville Convention Center and all it has to offer—including a world-class art collection, representing the beauty of East Tennessee with works by local, regional, national and international artists. The collection is valued at more than $1 million, and each piece includes a description with information about the artist and materials used.

Since the Convention Center is in the heart of downtown Knoxville, visitors are close to all kinds of attractions—such as the Smoky Mountains, the most-visited national park in the U.S., the University of Tennessee, and everything from major sporting events and outdoor activities to the theater and arts to shopping and fine dining.

Whatever reason you’re in town, there are plenty of hotels near the Knoxville Convention Center, so you can stay in the heart of it all.
 

BOOK YOUR KNOXVILLE CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL TODAY

For Southern hospitality, downtown sophistication and outdoor adventure, millions of visitors come to the Knoxville Convention Center. Hotels nearby from the Choice Hotels family are great options for convenience and comfort during your visit to Knoxville!