NOW Travel & Lodging
The Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW) is an annual conference focused on the full spectrum of the nuclear ecosystem, bringing together professionals, suppliers, researchers, and students in Tennessee’s Oak Ridge Corridor.
NOW Conference Dates: August 4-5, 2026
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the hotels listed below. Booking links are available upon completed conference registration on the confirmation screen and in the confirmation email.
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University
$170-$190/night | Book before July 3, 2026
Knoxville Crowne Plaza features an on-site bar, indoor pool, and free in-room Wi-Fi. The rooms at the Hotel include warm colors and hardwood furniture. Guests can watch cable on the flat-screen TV. A work desk and coffee maker are also provided. The on-site gym is open 24 hours a day. A business center is located off of the lobby and dry cleaning services are available. Mahogany's restaurant is open for breakfast. The Library, a pub-style bar, is open in the evenings and has a full-service bar.
401 W. Summit Hill Drive | Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 | (865) 522-2600
Location: Downtown Knoxville, a 10-minute walk or 4-minute drive to the Convention Center. The hotel is 14 miles from McGhee Tyson Airport.
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Downtown
$159/night | Book before July 3, 2026
The Hampton Inn Knoxville Downtown is 20 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport. Across the street is the Knoxville Convention Center and World's Fair Park. Historic Gay Street and the University of Tennessee are within walking distance. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily hot breakfast, and use of our pool and fitness center.
618 West Main Street | Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 | (865) 522-5400
Location: Across the street from the Knoxville Convention Center, a short 3-minute walk. The hotel is 15 miles from McGhee Tyson Airport.
Hilton Knoxville
$184/night | Book before July 3, 2026
The Hilton Knoxville is in the heart of downtown Knoxville. We’re less than a mile from the World’s Fair Park, and the University of Tennessee. The Knoxville Convention Center is easily accessible via covered skybridge. Enjoy our rooftop pool and on-site Starbucks® store.
501 W Church Avenue | Knoxville, TN 37902 | (865) 523-2300
Location: One block over from the Knoxville Convention Center, a short 6-minute walk. The hotel is 13 miles from McGhee Tyson Airport.
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
$189-$199/night | Book before July 3, 2026
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 3-minute walk. The hotel is 13 miles from McGhee Tyson Airport.
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.
