Getting There

By Plane -- You can fly directly into Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (tel. 865/342-3000; www.tys.org).

By Car -- Major routes into Knoxville are I-40 from the east (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) and west (Nashville), I-75 from the north (Lexington, Kentucky) and south (Chattanooga and Atlanta), and I-81 from the northeast.

Visitor Information

For information on the region, visit the Gateway Regional Visitor Center, 301 S. Gray St. (tel. 800/727-8045; www.knoxville.org). If you're interested in country music, pick up the "Cradle of Country Music" walking tour of downtown Knoxville; if you prefer your sights vintage, try the "Historic Homes" driving tour.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.