American Quilter's Society
Welcome to Knoxville, AQS attendees!
Please use the information listed below to assist you in planning your trip and during your stay. We hope you will stop by our Knoxville Visitor Center when you are in town to enjoy a cup of coffee, live music and purchase some Knoxville souvenir items to take home. If you should have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-727-8045. We look forward to seeing you in July!
Click here to make your 2010 hotel reservations!
Window Dressing Contest:
Contest Rules
Contest Application - Please send application to Alice Fleenor at afleenor@knoxville.org or fax to 856-523-9194.
Lodging:
Find Lodging
Official Knoxville Welcome:
• Letter from Gloria Ray
• Letter From Mayor Bill Haslam
• Letter from Mayor Mike Ragsdale
Park and Ride Information:
• Purchase KAT bus tickets
- Ride - perimeter areas to downtown:
• West Town Mall Bus Route
• Knoxville Center Mall Bus Route
- Parking:
• Downtown Parking
• Perimeter
- Trolley and Taxi Information:
• Trolley Map
• Taxi Information
- Motor Coach Information:
• Motor Coach Directions and Parking
- Vendor:
• Vendor Parking
Dining:
Downtown Dining Guide
Knoxville Visitors Guide:
• Download Guide as PDF
Relaxation Stations:
• Be sure to visit one of the three Relaxation Stations in the Knoxville Convention Center to pamper your self with a massage. Event massage will provided by Massage Associates. Leg, foot and brief full-body (fully clothed) chair massages will be offered in 10 minute sessions for $10 each (cash or check only). Massages will be available from 11:30am – 5:30pm on Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24. Sign up sheets will be available on site to book your session in advance.
Cyber Café:
Need to check your email? The Cyber Café’ will be located in the Rotunda Room (at the corner of Henley & Cumberland). The café will have computers and printers available for your convenience. Please note that sessions are limited to 10 minutes each.
Men’s Den:
Located in the Rotunda room on the 3rd floor, the Men’s Den will be a relaxation area for all men attending the show. There will be comfortable massage chairs, a television and tables for cards and checkers. Daily papers will also be on hand for the latest news. The Men’s Den will be open during show hours.
Knox Info Booth:
Knoxville information booths will be located around the Convention Center as well as on the show floor. Be sure to stop by for Knoxville Visitor Guides, maps, restaurant & attractions information, coupons and Experience Knoxville Value Cards. EKVC’s are the best way to see all Knoxville has to offer at discounted rates! Also, be sure to check out our new virtual concierge, Touch, Know & Go. For more information and to help plan your visit, go to www.touchknowandgo.com.
Custom Events & Discounted Adventures in Knoxville:
• Tennessee Riverboat Company
• Volunteer Princess
• Three Rivers Rambler
• Blount Mansion
• Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
• Volunteer Landing Combo Pass
• Appalachian Quilt Trail
