How to Get Here

Transportation to Symposium

Hello! We are so happy you will be joining us for the 2024 SAVMA Symposium hosted by the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) and Lincoln Memorial University - College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM). Due to the location, there are not many inexpensive options to fly in directly to Knoxville, but this guide was written to give you some options on how to navigate to Symposium in March. 

If you have specific questions about the day of transportation, please contact savmasymposium2024@gmail.com.  

There is one nearby airport we recommend that is the closest to Knoxville and the SAVMA Symposium. Please note that there are other options not listed.

 

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 McGhee Tyson Airport | Knoxville 2055 Alcoa Hwy Alcoa, TN 37701 865.342.3000

From Knoxville:

Take I-40W to Exit #386B (129 South, Alcoa Highway, Airport, Smoky Mountains) approximately 12 miles. 

 

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Where is the Symposium being held?











Knoxville Convention Center 701 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902 865.522.5669

 

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What accommodations have been reserved for attendees?

Hilton Knoxville: Find us right off the I-40 and I-75, in the heart of downtown Knoxville. We’re less than a mile from Neyland Stadium, the World’s Fair Park, and the University of Tennessee, and we have direct access to the Knoxville Convention Center via a sky bridge. Enjoy our rooftop pool and on-site Starbucks® store. Airport shuttle to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is not available, which is about 15 miles from the hotel.

Mariott Knoxville: Venture out to explore Knoxville's rich history in the Old City, Market Square, Gay Street, University of Tennessee, Volunteer Landing and more. Whatever brings you to Knoxville, our friendly staff looks forward to welcoming you to the downtown Marriott, Knoxville’s only full-service Marriott. Located about 13.3 miles from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport. Local shuttle is complimentary. Does not provide an airport shuttle.

McGhee Tyson Airport to Knoxville Convention Center



McGhee Tyson Airport

Leave at 11:01 AM
Depart and head toward Old Airbase Rd
Private Road

0.3 mi
Turn left onto Old Airbase Rd
Private Road
213 ft
Turn right onto Airbase Rd
Private Road

0.3 mi
Keep straight to get onto Airbase Rd
Private Road

0.1 mi
Keep straight to get onto Airbase Rd
Private Road

125 ft
Turn right, then immediately turn right onto Airbase Rd
Private Road

1.4 mi
Turn left onto US-129 N / TN-115 / Alcoa Hwy - Minor congestion
State Route 115 both directions in Knox County - Between BLOUNT-KNOX COUNTY LINE and MALONEY RD., a widening project will result in narrowed lanes every day. This work is expected to be completed by 06/30/2024.

3.4 mi
Turn right onto Topside Rd

1.5 mi
Turn left onto Maryville Pike / TN-33

0.3 mi
Turn right onto Circle Oak Dr

0.1 mi
Turn right onto W Governor John Sevier Hwy / TN-168

0.9 mi

Take the ramp on the right for US-129 N / TN-115 / Alcoa Hwy
State Route 115 both directions in Knox County - Between BLOUNT-KNOX COUNTY LINE and MALONEY RD., a widening project will result in narrowed lanes every day. This work is expected to be completed by 06/30/2024.

5.7 mi
Take the ramp for I-40 E

151 ft

Keep right, heading toward Asheville / Lexington

1.0 mi

At Exit 388, head right on the ramp for US-441 South toward Downtown

0.7 mi
Arrive at US-441 S / US-70 W / US-11 S / Henley St
The last intersection before your destination is W Church Ave
If you reach US-11 N / US-70 E / Cumberland Ave, you've gone too far

Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley St, Knoxville, TN, 37902
 

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How to get from McGhee Tyson Airport to Hotels

https://www.flyknoxville.com/ground-transportation/

Taxi Services
Charters
Rental Services
Ride Sharing
Shuttle Service - not available for reserved hotels for Symposium