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14TH ANNUAL SAEOPP/UTK MCNAIR
NATIONAL SCHOLARS RESEARCH CONFERENCE
KNOXVILLE, TN
June 26 - June 29, 2008
Knoxville Offers All Of This and More
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Within a days drive of half the nation's population
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Crossroads to three major interstates, I-75, I-40 and I-81
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Located in the center of the eastern region of Tennessee
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Only 12 miles from the newly renovated McGhee Tyson Airport
served by 14 major airlines with over 120 daily flights
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Over 500 restaurants
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Average yearly temperature of 60 degrees F
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Home to over 430 churches
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Entertainment and activities for all ages
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Neighbor to the Smoky Mountains/Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg
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Haley Heritage Square - Home to 13-ft. bronze statue
of Alex Haley
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Star of Knoxville Riverboat
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Nature activities: hiking, biking, rock climbing, and trails
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Five public golf courses
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Home to 24 Museums
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Historical Homes
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Beck Cultural Center
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Volunteer Landing - riverfront development including restaurants
and a 3-mile riverwalk
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Chilhowee Park
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And last but not least - Nice, Friendly People
SPECIAL
EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS June 28 - July 1, 2007
| Weekend Activities |
| June 26 |
Sundown In the City |
Market Square |
(865) 523-2665 |
| June 26 |
Wee-Ones: Weather |
Ijams Nature Center |
(865) 577-4717 ext. 10 |
| June 26 |
Teacher Workshop: Project Wet |
Ijams Nature Center |
(865) 577-4717 ext. 10 |
| Ongoing Activities |
| Through June 27 |
Dance Educators of America “2008 Nationals” |
Knoxville Auditorium |
Deadance.com |
| Through June 28 |
Carl Sublett-Image Tracks Exhibition |
UT Downtown Gallery |
(865) 673-0802 |
| Through June 29 |
KUUMBA Festival |
Various Venues |
(865) 546-9705 |
| Through June 29 |
Watercolors by Tony Kampwerth |
Blount Mansion |
865)-525-2375 |
| Through June 30 |
Art in Publlic Places |
Downtown Knoxville |
(865) 637-4561 |
| Through June 30 |
Art Market Gallery spotlight two members: Brenda Mills & Steven Bach |
Art Market Gallery |
(865) 525-5265 |
| Through July 5 |
31st Biennial Exhibition of Tennessee Watercolor Society |
Emporium Center |
(865) 523-7543 |
| Through August 28 |
Big Exhibition of Small Works |
Knoxville Museum of Art |
(865) 525-6101 |
This is a partial listing of special events coming to the Knoxville area. Please visit the Knoxville Tourism and
Sports Corp. website, www.knoxville.org, or call us at 1-800-727-8045 to check
the on-line Event Calendar for additional events.
JUST FOR FUN:
Knoxville Zoo 637-5331
www.knoxville-zoo.org
Star of Knoxville Riverboat 525-7827
www.tnriverboat.com
Three Rivers Rambler 525-9400
www.threeriversrambler.com
Women’s Basketball Hall of
Fame 633-9000 www.wbhof.com
HELPFUL WEBSITES:
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McGhee Tyson Airport -
www.tys.org
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Local Restaurants -
www.knoxville.org or
www.knoxmenus.com
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Hiking, biking, rock
climbing, trails -
www.tnvacation.com
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Great Smoky Mountains
National Park - www.great.smoky.mountains.national-park.com
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Public golf courses -
www.knoxville.org
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Museums -
www.knoxville.org
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Historic Homes -
www.knoxville.org
This is a partial listing of special events and attractions available
to visitors while in Knoxville. For more information, please go to
www.knoxville.org or call us toll free
at (800) 727 - 8045. While in Knoxville, please visit the Knoxville Visitor Center at 301 S.
Gay Street.
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