| there's a business center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. warm rooms with a traditional vibe offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. amenities consist of an outdoor heated pool and a gym, as well as a lounge with a fireplace. meeting space is available. set in a commercial area off i-75, this straightforward hotel is 11 miles from the university of tennessee and 52 miles from the great smoky mountains. suites add living areas, pull-out sofas and/or whirlpool tubs. there's also a coin-operated laundry. a breakfast buffet and parking are included
McGhee Tyson Airport 20 min
Little River (20 min)
60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. World's Fair Park (16 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (19 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. Concord Park (11 min)
Recreation area with par-3 golf course, asphalt skate park with 3 ramps & cove with sand volleyball. Sunsphere (15 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. American Museum of Science and Energy (19 min)
Museum offering educational & interactive displays exploring energy, with a focus on nuclear power. UT Gardens (15 min) Knoxville Museum of Art (16 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. James White Fort Association (18 min) Haw Ridge Park (15 min)
A riverfront park on a peninsula, with wildlife & fishing, plus hiking & biking opportunities. Blount Mansion (17 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Market Square (18 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (17 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. Lakeshore Park (14 min)
Lake & mountain views from the paths of this park with ball fields, trails, lawns & a playground. Sir Goony's Family Fun Center (8 min)
Recreation park with whimsical, kid-oriented mini golf, go-kart track & paintball, plus parties. | 
