Accommodations and Travel Information

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Hotel 

Marriott Knoxville Downtown
52 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN  37902
Phone: 865.522.2800

Overflow Block

Hilton Knoxville
501 West Church Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865 523 2300

NEI is pleased to offer conference attendees an overflow block at the Hilton Knoxville, located 0.2 miles from the Marriott Knoxville Downtown. The discounted group rate offered begins at $149 per room night (plus applicable taxes and fees). 

The deadline to reserve a room in the room block is Friday, June 19, 2026. Rooms may sellout before the June 19 deadline; once the block is full or the deadline passes, prevailing rates and availability are at the hotel’s discretion—early booking is strongly encouraged.

Hotel cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to scheduled arrival to avoid a room charge. The room rate will be available three days prior and three days after the meeting. Check-in is at 4 p.m. Check-out is at 11 a.m. 

Reserve Your Room

Important Note: NEI does not have a relationship with any housing entity and no company is authorized to act on NEI’s behalf to book hotel rooms or provide other conference services. If you receive a call from a representative of Exhibitors Housing Management or any other company regarding your hotel booking, please contact NEI conference department staff immediately at [email protected]

Travel and Transportation

Airport

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 13 miles from the hotel.

Discounted Airfare

NEI has partnered with United Airlines.  To receive a discount, you can make flight reservations online or call 800.426.1122 for assistance using fare class: Z and promotion number ZQFF265046.  Booking fees are waived for meeting reservations.  You can reference online instructions for additional information.

Public Transit 

Knoxville Greyhound Station is 5.7 miles from the hotel.

Parking

Discounted valet parking at the hotel is $30 per day.  This applies to one vehicle per room. No self-parking will be available.

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Michelle Montgomery

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