KNOXVILLE

    Where can you find the abundant nature of mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes combined with the excitement of a city? In Knoxville, enjoy the conveniences of East Tennessee's largest city and still be within a short hour's drive of the region's beautiful attractions.  Knoxville combines the beauty of a rural setting with the advantages of urban life. Experience the nature of the surrounding area and still enjoy the dazzling array of restaurants, sports, hotels, historic attractions, entertainment and cultural attractions in the city. Knoxville is a beautiful city with panoramic mountains and a curving river as her borders. She is the Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

THE 1982 WORLD'S FAIR (May 1 - October 31, 1982) Knoxville, Tennessee. Everyone loves the 1982 World's Fair and a skyride over the Fairgrounds adds enjoyment ot this energy themed international event - the first World's Fair to be held in the United States since 1974. The Sunsphere rises dramatically 25 stories above the Fairgrounds, topped by an elegant restaurant, cocktail lounge and observation deck, all of which affords a breathtaking panorama of the grounds and surrounding area. This premier international exposition of the decade features colorful displays, exciting entertainment and major sporting events.

 East Tennessee's four gentle, yet distinctive seasons allows visitors to enjoy the outdoor surroundings anytime of the year. Join in on the fun of Knoxville's many festivals such as the Dogwood Arts Festival in April, Artfest in the fall, and Christmas in the City in December. Visit Knoxville... you'll be surprised at the options!

 

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GATLINBURG

 Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is Tennessee's Premier Resort City. The unique mountain village is surrounded on three sides by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and represents the natural mountain beauty. The majestic backdrop provides a natural setting for the outdoor lover and sportsman. From trout fishing in the Little Pigeon River, to shopping in more than 400 specialty shops, Gatlinburg offers something for everyone.

Summer brings the Scottish Festival and Games, famous Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair and the first July 4th parade in the nation starting at one minute past midnight. Incredible yellows, red and oranges encompass the city during cool, crisp autumn days. But newest attraction comes with winter - Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Lights. Over two million lights dance in the mountain air. Gatlinburg also offers downhill and cross country skiing during the winter months.

 

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NASHVILLE

 Music and musicians are everywhere in Tennessee's Heartland, and nowhere more plentiful than in Nashville, "Music City USA". In the heart of Nashville's recording district, "Music Row", you can tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The exciting Opryland USA complex on the edge of the city, is home to Opryland music-filled theme park. If you visit Nashville and miss the Opry, you may as well have stayed home.

 Tennessee State Capitol. Charlotte Ave., Tennessee's first permanent structure to serve as capitol continues today in that function. Architect William Strickland is burried within its walls. On the grounds is the tomb of James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States. The building, is one of 12 state capitols that does not have a dome.

 

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MEMPHIS

 Memphis, the region's largest city, is a treasure trove of American lore. At Graceland mansion, thousands annually pay homage to Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, while visitor to The National Civil Rights Museum come to fully appreciate the sacrifices of those who bravely fought for racial equality. Memphis also means paddlewheel boats on the broad Mississippi, recalling the days of Twain, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, displaying artworks of the masters amid 17 acres of formal and informal gardens, the Memphis Zoo, with its new multi-million-dollar, one-of-a-kind Cat Country; and, of course, Beale Street, the birthplace of that quintessentially American sound, the Blues.

 

WELCOME TO TENNESSEE'S LARGEST CITY: MEMPHIS on the MISSISSIPPI

 Memphis is known as a place of Good Abode - a growing city which ranks second to none in national acclaim for cleanliness and beautification. Here is the capital of the Mid-South, where the Old South and the New South met. And here, too, is a gateway across the mighty Mississippi to the West and to our "sister city" West Memphis, Arkansas. 

 

Visit the Convention and Visitors Bureau web site, MemphisTravel, for additional information.