| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set 5 miles from the farragut folklife museum, this down-to-earth hotel is also 7 miles from the willow creek golf club. freebies include a hot breakfast buffet, parking and a grocery delivery service, plus weekday evening socials with snacks. the 1- to 2-bedroom suites add separate living areas; some include fireplaces. informal studios offer free wifi, kitchens and flat-screen tvs, plus desks and sitting areas. theres also an outdoor pool, bbqs and guest laundry facilities, in addition to a business center and a fitness area
McGhee Tyson Airport 20 min
UT Gardens (16 min) Concord Park (11 min)
Recreation area with par-3 golf course, asphalt skate park with 3 ramps & cove with sand volleyball. Market Square (18 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Little River (20 min)
60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. Knoxville Museum of Art (16 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. 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 (18 min)
Museum offering educational & interactive displays exploring energy, with a focus on nuclear power. 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. World's Fair Park (16 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. 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. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (17 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. James White Fort Association (18 min) McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (19 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. | 
