Travel
Flight
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - Knoxville, TN
Flying in for the big day? McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, TN is your best bet! It's about 69 miles or a 70 minute drive to the venue. Just enough time for a scenic drive through our home in Downtown Knoxville to the Smoky Mountains!
Hotel
Hampton Inn Newport
This hotel is super convenient, just under 15 minutes from the wedding venue and right off the interstate.
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newport South by IHG
This hotel is super convenient, just under 15 minutes from the wedding venue and right off the interstate.
Travel Note
Venue-Recommended Home Rentals
Our wedding venue offers great nearby home rentals listed on their website, many at discounted rates. It’s a perfect option for groups of any size or for anyone looking to stay somewhere fun, with choices near the lake and in the beautiful Smoky Mountains.
Travel Note
Airbnb & VRBO Rentals
Our venue is nestled in the Smoky Mountains, just a short drive from Douglas Lake. Many nearby homes, including lake houses, are available on Airbnb and VRBO that are perfect for groups or anyone looking for a cozy getaway. To find accommodations near the venue, search for homes near Newport, TN or using the venues address (875 Edwina Bridgeport Rd, Newport, TN 37821).
Travel Note
Other Nearby Areas
While Newport, TN is the closest town to the wedding venue, there are several nearby areas worth exploring north and south of Newport. Lodging between Knoxville and Newport (South of Newport): Dandridge, TN (~30 minutes from the venue): • Hampton Inn Dandridge – 126 Sharon Drive • Holiday Inn Express Dandridge – 119 Sharon Drive Sevierville, TN (~38-40 minutes from the venue): • Courtyard by Marriott Kodak Sevierville – 1150 Gateway Boulevard • Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sevierville Kodak – 3620 Outdoor Sportsman Place • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kodak East-Sevierville by IHG – 3526 Outdoor World Drive Knoxville, TN (~55 minutes from the venue): • The Tennessean Hotel – 531 Henley Street • Marriott Knoxville Downtown – 525 Henley Street • The Oliver Hotel – 407 Union Ave Suite A • Hilton Knoxville – 501 W Church Ave • Hyatt Place Knoxville / Downtown – 530 S Gay Street • Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown – 507 S Gay Street • Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel – 428 S Gay Street Lodging North of Newport: Morristown, TN (~30-40 minutes from the venue): • Hampton Inn Morristown, I-81 – 5368 Winners Cir Road • Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Morristown – 2961 Millers Point Drive • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Morristown by IHG – 2903 Millers Point Drive