Travel
If you are flying in, the Knoxville airport (TYS) is 1 hour from the venue. The Asheville airport (AVL) has different airline options and is 1.5 hours from the venue.
Hotel options are limited to Newport, TN (10 min from venue) and Greenville, TN ( 30 min from venue). Air BnB offerings are great as well and are plentiful in the Newport/Greenville/Hot Springs area.
Of the two closest towns, Greenville has the most to offer and a bit on the nicer end as far as hotels and restaurants. There are however lots of nice Air BnBs in Newport and surrounding areas.
Those who want to visit Asheville while in town are encouraged to do so. It is of course a renowned vacation destination these days with plenty to do from the Biltmore Estate, the Grove Park Inn, and much more.
Hotel
Best Western Newport Inn
1015 Cosby Highway, Newport, TN 37821
Hotel
General Morgan Inn
111 North Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743
Hotel
Hampton Inn Greeneville
3130 East Andrew Johnson Highway, Greeneville, TN 37745
For all the days along the way