Tyson Mcghee airport is pretty small for being the gateway to the smokies but if you're flying from Austin and would like to spend a few days exploring, Allegiant airlines has a great Friday to Monday arrangement (how we made long distance dating work for a year). Otherwise American, Delta, and United also service the area.
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THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
531 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 232-1800
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Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown
618 Main Street West Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 522-5400
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Hilton Knoxville
501 West Church Avenue Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 523-2300
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Marriott Knoxville Downtown
525 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 522-2800
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The Oliver Hotel Knoxville, by Oliver
407 Union Avenue Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 521-0050
Travel Note
Other places to stay
South Knoxville may be devoid of hotels but there is a plethora of airbnbs and vrbos! We would be happy to pair you with someone renting one to help with cost efficiency if need be!