Located 12 miles south of Knoxville, TN, McGhee Tyson Airport is the closest airport to the Smoky Mountains. Without traffic, the drive from McGhee Tyson to downtown Gatlinburg is about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
We have worked to coordinate lodging for those interested in sharing larger cabins, and because of this, along with contact from attendees that many may be making longer family trips out their stay, we do not have hotel blocks. Listed below are some local hotel options, although there are a wide array of affordable options in the area to choose from. If you are not staying in coordinated lodging and having trouble finding a place, please do not hesitate to reach out so we can assist you.