September 3, 2024
Named by Southern Living magazine in 2024 as one of the “South’s Best Cities on the Rise” and one of the “15 Friendliest Cities in the South,” Franklin’s historic 16-block Main Street is filled with local shops and restaurants, live-music venues, art galleries, a boutique hotel, and more, “all of …
September 3, 2024
Tucked into the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville is a popular vacation destination within a day’s drive of more than half the nation’s population east of the Mississippi River. “Sevierville is beautiful and filled with fun for all ages, which is great for meeting attendees who want to …
September 3, 2024
Eastern TennesseeMyPigeonForge.com; @My_PigeonForge
Just six miles from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge offers a variety of venues for smaller groups needing less than 50,000 square feet of space, including the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge, which can accommodate 12,000 attendees, says …
September 3, 2024
Eastern TennesseeVisitKnoxville.com; @VisitKnoxville
Knoxville consistently surprises meeting planners with a “Wow, I had no idea!” experience, says Pearl Dorsey, director of sales for Visit Knoxville. “Here, they find an unexpectedly sophisticated mix of culture, adventure, and cuisine rooted in history and genuine Southern hospitality. Planners love the walkability of …
September 3, 2024
Eastern TennesseeVisitKingsport.com; @VisitKingsport
Part of a fast-growing metro area, Kingsport offers a prime convention hotel and offsite venues for events, local shops and restaurants, and many ways to enjoy the outdoors. The 3,750-acre Bays Mountain Park, with a nature center, planetarium, animal habitats, and more than …
September 3, 2024
Johnson City offers planners a vibrant downtown, with local shops, restaurants, breweries, seasonal events, world-class outdoor recreation, and urban amenities backed with Southern hospitality, says Alec Castro, director of sales and public relations for Visit Johnson City. “We have 360-degree mountain views with trails adjacent to downtown for hiking, walking, …
September 3, 2024
Eastern TennesseeTennessee’s second-oldest city, Greeneville is the birthplace of frontier legend David Crockett and home to Tusculum University, one of the oldest colleges in the country. The campus offers a variety of classroom and smaller event spaces, plus a 690-seat auditorium. The 51-room General Morgan …
September 3, 2024
Eastern TennesseeGatlinburg.com; @TravelGburg
Right at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg has more than 17,000 guest lodging choices with full-service hotels and resorts, cabins, and condominiums, plus hundreds of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options for every age and interest. “We have everything a planner needs for …
September 3, 2024
Eastern TennesseeVisitChattanooga.com; @VisitChatt
Set in the Tennessee River Valley and surrounded by mountains and ridges, Chattanooga is a vibrant city that blends natural beauty with modern infrastructure, says Ava Rymer, public relations manager for Visit Chattanooga. “We were recently named North America’s first National Park City, underscoring our global …
September 3, 2024
Eastern TennesseeDiscoverBristol.org; @DiscoverBristol
One city, two states. Bristol sits on the Virginia/Tennessee border and offers planners unique event and excursion options. At the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, a Smithsonian-affiliated museum and performance facility, venues include a 100-seat theater and a 50-person capacity multipurpose room, with …
