Campus Tour Parking and Travel Plans

We are so excited to see you on Rocky Top!

Listed below is information that will be helpful while planning your weekday visit.

Parking

Your campus visit will begin and end at the UT Visitors Center, located on the second floor of the Student Union, 1502 Cumberland Avenue, Suite 282.

Please park in the Vol Hall Garage, 1545 White Avenue. Parking validation will be provided upon arrival at the Visitor’s Center. Proceed to the Student Union by following Smokey’s paw prints—the “Campus Tour” signs will lead the way! Once you arrive at the Student Union, make your way to the second floor to check-in at the Visitor’s Center, Suite 282.

For event specific parking information, please review the confirmation email you received upon registering for the event.

We are unable to reimburse parking citations at this time—but we are glad to validate your parking for the public Vol Hall garage.

Hotel Discounts

Visitors to campus are eligible for special rates and packages with nearby hotels.

Crowne Plaza

The Crowne Plaza Knoxville is one of the world’s top performing Crowne Plaza hotels in guest satisfaction. The Crowne Plaza Knoxville is located within easy walking distance of downtown Knoxville businesses, entertainment, attractions, government, restaurants and more.

Please use this booking link to reserve your stay.

Cumberland House Knoxville

1109 White Avenue
Knoxville, Tennessee 37916

865-971-4663

We’re in downtown Knoxville, overlooking World’s Fair Park and a short walk from The Sunsphere. Market Square is less than a mile away, home to local restaurants, shops, and nightlife. The University of Tennessee is a short drive from our door. Enjoy our restaurant and bar, on-site bike rental, and the fitness center. WiFi’s on us and pets are welcome.

Please use this booking link to reserve your stay.

Embassy Suites by Hilton

507 S. Gay Street
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902

865-544-8502

Stay in suites right in the heart of downtown Knoxville, a 10-minute walk from Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, and Knoxville Convention Center. The University of Tennessee and Neyland Stadium are less than a mile away. Enjoy on-site amenities including an on-site fitness center, Wake Foot Sanctuary, a rooftop pool, Radius Rooftop bar, and dining at Kopita and Brickstones Kitchen and Bar.

Please use this booking link to reserve your stay.

Graduate Hotel

1706 Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, Tennessee 37916

865-437-5500

Located right on The Strip, Graduate Knoxville is just steps from the University of Tennessee and Neyland Stadium. Settle into spaces inspired by Rocky Top lore and bursting with Big Orange pride including Saloon 16, our high-end watering hole opening in partnership with Peyton Manning.

Please use this booking link to reserve your stay.

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville – Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites – Knoxville Downtown
618 W. Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902

865-522-5400

We’re off I-40, 20 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport. Knoxville Convention Center is across the street, and World’s Fair Park, historic Gay Street, and the University of Tennessee are within walking distance. Enjoy free WiFi, daily hot breakfast, and use of our pool and fitness center.

Please enter the code ‘2633936’ in the Corporate Account code box.

Hyatt Place Knoxville/Downtown

530 South Gay Street
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902

865-544-9977

Stay just one mile from the university and explore Knoxville’s bustling downtown from this hotel on South Gay Street, a thoroughfare where the city’s historic sites rub shoulders with lively restaurants and shops. With modern rooms, a downtown location, rooftop space, and an on-site Starbucks, you’ll fall in love with Hyatt Place.

Please enter the code ‘95456’ in the Corporate/Group code box.

Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville
501 West Church Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37902

865-523-2300

Located right in the heart of Downtown Knoxville and less than a mile from Neyland Stadium and the University of Tennessee, this hotel has direct access to everything you’ll want to see and experience while visiting the University of Tennessee and the City of Knoxville.

Please enter the code ‘3153701’ in the Corporate Account code box.

*All rates subject to sold-out or blackout dates. This includes all home Tennessee football weekends.

Visit visitknoxville.com/hotels for other hotel suggestions.

Travel

Car

From the McGhee Tyson Airport/from the south of Knoxville: Take Alcoa Highway (US-129 N) North for 11 miles to the Kingston Pike/Cumberland Avenue exit. Get in the middle lane and take a right onto Cumberland Avenue. Continue on Cumberland Avenue and turn left on 16th Street, then turn right onto White Avenue. The Vol Hall Parking Garage will be located on your left.
From the west of Knoxville: Take Exit 387 off of I-40 East. At the light turn right onto N 17th Street, and then take a quick left turn onto Grand Avenue. Then turn right onto 16th Street. Go straight and turn left onto White Avenue. The Vol Hall Parking Garage will be located on your left.
From the east of Knoxville: Take Exit 387 off of I-40 West and turn right onto Ailor Avenue. Then turn right onto N 17th Street. Continue straight, then turn left onto Grand Avenue and then turn right onto 16th Street. Go straight and turn left onto White Avenue. The Vol Hall Parking Garage will be located on your left.
From the north of Knoxville: Take the Henley Street Exit off of I-275 South. At the red light, go straight onto 11th Street. Turn right onto Clinch Avenue. Then turn left onto 16th Street, and then take a quick left turn onto White Avenue. The Vol Hall Parking Garage will be located on your left.

Plane

The McGhee Tyson Airport, located eleven miles south from downtown and campus, is serviced by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines (seasonally), and United Airlines. For McGhee Tyson Airport information, visit the McGhee Tyson website. Ground transportation is located on this site, including information about rentals, ride sharing, taxis, charters, and hotels.

Rideshare Services

Rideshare services including Lyft and Uber operate in Knoxville. If you would like to take a rideshare service to your campus tour, set your destination to the University of Tennessee Student Union, located at 1502 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916.

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Our team is here to help! Contact us at (865) 946-TOUR or email tours@utk.edu.

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