Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville

Name: Knoxville Convention Center
Address: 701 Henley St, Knoxville, 37902-2914, United States
Telephone: +1 865-522-5669

#47 among attractions in Knoxville

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Facts and practical information

The Knoxville Convention Center is a 500,000-square-foot convention center in Knoxville, Tennessee, occupying the former location of the US Pavilion of the 1982 World's Fair. It offers 120,000 square feet of exhibit space. ()

Opened: 2002 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 35°57'40"N, 83°55'21"W

Address

701 Henley StDowntown KnoxvilleKnoxville 37902-2914 United States

Contact

+1 865-522-5669

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Knoxville Convention Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: World's Fair Park, Neyland Stadium, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Thompson–Boling Arena.

~560 ftW
Park
World's Fair Park, Knoxville
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, the World's Fair Park is a lush oasis of greenery and a beacon of the city's rich history. This expansive park, which was the stage for the 1982 World's Fair, is now a beloved public space where locals and tourists alike...
0.5 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville
12 min walk • Neyland Stadium, is a sports stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It serves primarily as the home of the Tennessee Volunteers football team, but is also used to host large conventions and has been a site for several National Football League exhibition games.
0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville
18 min walk • General James White Memorial Civic Auditorium and Coliseum is a multi-purpose events facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, owned by the Knoxville city government and managed by SMG.
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Thompson–Boling Arena, Knoxville
17 min walk • Thompson–Boling Arena is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. The arena opened in 1987. It is home to the Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Vols basketball teams. Since 2008, it has been home to the Lady Vols volleyball team. It is named after B.
~1760 ftSE
Park
Volunteer Landing, Knoxville
9 min walk • Volunteer Landing is a public park and riverwalk along the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is below the Gay Street Bridge.
~920 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville
5 min walk • The Knoxville Museum of Art, is an art museum in Knoxville, Tennessee. It specializes in historical and contemporary art pieces from the East Tennessee region.
~1690 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Bijou Theatre, Knoxville
9 min walk • The Bijou Theatre is a theater located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1909 as an addition to the Lamar House Hotel, the theater has at various times served as performance venue for traditional theatre, vaudeville, a second-run moviehouse, a commencement stage...
~1540 ftN
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Knoxville
8 min walk • Old City Hall is a complex of historic buildings located at 601 West Summit Hill Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Originally constructed in 1848 as the Tennessee School for the Deaf and Dumb, the complex served as Knoxville's city hall from 1925 until 1980.
~1820 ftNE
Skyscraper
The Burwell, Knoxville
9 min walk • The Burwell building is situated on the landmark corner of Gay Street and Clinch Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee above the majestic Tennessee Theatre, and is the oldest of Knoxville’s historic skyscrapers.
~1930 ftSE
Bridge
The Henley Bridge, Knoxville
10 min walk • The Henley Bridge, sometimes referred to as Henley Street Bridge, is a vehicle bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
~860 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville
5 min walk • Church Street United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located on Henley Street in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The church building is considered a Knoxville landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Knoxville Convention Center open?

Knoxville Convention Center is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Knoxville Convention Center?

Nearby attractions include Tennessee Amphitheater, Knoxville (3 min walk), World's Fair Park, Knoxville (3 min walk), Medical Arts Building, Knoxville (4 min walk), Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville (5 min walk).

How to get to Knoxville Convention Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Knoxville Convention Center:

Bus

Clinch Ave.@Knoxville Convention Center Eb • Lines: Orange Line Trolley (2 min walk)
Clinch Ave WB Past Henley • Lines: 42 (3 min walk)

Train

Three Rivers Rambler (10 min walk)
Jackson Terminal (15 min walk)