Since the venue is in a small town, there aren't many places to stay right next to it. There are a few different places 20-45 minutes away that could be good depending on what you're looking for!

Maryville (20 min.) - A cute, smaller city south of Knoxville.

Townsend (25 min.) - A small, quiet town on the foothills of the Smokies.

Downtown Knoxville (30 Min.) - Lots of fun if you like being in the city.

Pigeon Forge/ Sevierville (30 min) - Lots of hotels and touristy activities in this area, with lots of nature not too far if you don't want to be in the heart of the city.

Gatlinburg (45 min) - Also touristy with lots of nature nearby, but more walkable than Pigeon Forge/ Sevierville.

There are lots of fun activities in the area!

Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Loads of trails and great views of mountains, rivers, and maybe even a black bear if you're lucky!

Dollywood (Pigeon Forge) - Dolly Parton's amusement park.

Aquarium of the Smokies (Gatlinburg) - Kid-friendly aquarium right in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg.

Anakeesta (Gatlinburg) - A mountaintop village with great views of the Smokies.

Foothills Parkway - A scenic mountain drive with lots of overlooks.

IJAMS Nature Center (Knoxville) - A nature area with trails and activities close to downtown.