NOW 2025 Travel & Lodging
NOW Conference Dates: July 22-23, 2025
The Marriott Knoxville Downtown is adjacent to the Knoxville Convention Center and Downtown's largest greenspace, the World's Fair Park. It is a short walk away from central downtown that has more than 80 restaurants, lounges, and microbrews within one square mile.
The hotel has 302 newly designed king or double king accommodations and features floor-to-ceiling windows, smart TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and signature plush Marriott bedding.
525 Henley Street | Knoxville, TN 37902 | (800) 228-9290
Location: Directly across from the Knoxville Convention Center, a short 5-minute walk. The hotel is 13.3 miles from McGhee Tyson Airport.
Directly across from the Knoxville Convention Center, The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel invites you to relax in luxury in our Knoxville accommodations that provide a uniquely East Tennessee experience. THE TENNESSEAN Hotel offers the conveniences that modern technology allows while guests dive into a sumptuous setting nestled within the heart of downtown Knoxville.
531 Henley Street | Knoxville, TN 37902 | (865) 232-1800
The Knoxville Convention Center is just steps away and easily accessible via covered skybridge from the Hilton Knoxville. Enjoy their rooftop pool and on-site Starbucks® store. Both rooms and suites may be available. Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly is their restaurant and bar combo, offering upscale Southern classics and a beer garden complete with fire pits.
501 West Church Avenue | Knoxville, Tennessee, 37902-2591 | (865) 523-2300
Just 12 miles south of downtown Knoxville, TYS offers nonstop flights to 30+ destinations through six airlines. As the premier air facility in East Tennessee, the airport handles commercial and cargo airline service, military, and general aviation
2055 Alcoa Hwy | Alcoa, TN 37701 | (865) 342-3000
INTERACTIVE DOWNTOWN PARKING MAP
11th Street Parking Garage
A University of Tennessee garage we have reserved for the conference. Located on the edge of the World's Fair Park behind the Knoxville Convention Center. Cost: $10.00.
1101 Cumberland Avenue | Knoxville, TN 37996
Locust Street Parking Garage
A short walk across the Sky Bridge to the Knoxville Convention Center. Points of entry are on Locust Street and Walnut Street. Cost: $1/hour, $7 max/day
540 Locust Street | Knoxville, TN 37902.
Popular Street Lot
Reserved for supporters, speakers, and elected officials.
906 Poplar Street | Knoxville, TN 37902
Church Street United Methodist Church
If no other church-related activities are occurring, parking might be available in the LOWER CUMBERLAND PARKING LOT.
900 Henley Street | Knoxville, TN 37902
Transportation
Uber / Lyft
Taxis Listed on McGhee-Tyson’s Website:
1-n-Only Airport Taxi: (865) 740-8026 | AAA Taxi: (865) 970-0016 | America Cab: (865) 771-8088 | Benchmark Taxi: (865) 310-7047 | Connections Taxi: (865) 980-3384 | Discount Taxi: (865) 317-0554 | OB’s Taxi: (865) 388-1582 | Lightning Taxi: (865) 719-4330 | Royal Taxi: (865) 936-3356 | Sunday Taxi: (865) 518-1223 | Tennessee Transportation: (865) 242-9719
Food
Downtown Knoxville has many dining experiences to meet your needs.
Click here for ‘Local’ Cuisine within Downtown Knoxville recommended by Visit Knoxville.
Visit Knoxville is the official Convention and Visitors Bureau for Knoxville and Knox County. It’s our priority and privilege to promote Knoxville as a nature-loving-adventure-seeking-artsy-kinda-town.
301 S. Gay Street | Knoxville, TN 37902 | (800) 727-8045
Knoxville’s vibrant and walkable downtown is home to a variety of hotels, a food-lover’s paradise of local, authentic restaurants, award-winning festivals, exciting live entertainment, eclectic shopping, and a community dedicated to Southern hospitality.
