Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the quaint town of Gatlinburg is filled with everything a meeting planner needs to design a successful event: a state-of-the-art convention center, 16,000-plus sleeping rooms comprising full-service and limited-service hotels, cabins, and condominiums, and hundreds of shops, restaurants, and attractions offering enough options to suit every interest.
From natural light flooding in through the gallery skylights to the exposed wooden beams, the Gatlinburg Convention Center is both spacious and warmly inviting. Reminiscent of the great lodges in America’s national parks, the convention center is built in an Arts and Crafts style with mountain stone and woodwork reflecting its beautiful surroundings. The Gatlinburg Convention Center has completed its $15-million plus renovation. The newly added indoor/outdoor venue space at the Gatlinburg Convention Center will enable groups to convene in an outdoor setting that comes complete with a scenic overlook. This 5,000-square-foot total space features patio fire pits and is
sure to become a favorite among groups meeting at the Convention Center.
• 500+ shops, including the largest grouping of independent artisans in North America
• 100+ restaurants
• 50+ attractions for all age groups along with numerous entertainment options
• 18-hole championship golf course
• Nostalgic in-town streetcar trolley transportation
Searching for a unique activity that gives attendees an immersive local arts scene experience? The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, which includes more than 100 independent artisans — the largest arts and crafts community in North America — offers a “Create Your Own” program. Participating shops offer hands-on workshops for participants to make their own crafts to take home.