Smoky Mountain Meetings |

Have past meetings felt stifling? There’s a scientific reason for that. Studies have found spending time in nature can lead to improved attention and working memory. By removing attendees from boring conference rooms or hectic surroundings and immersing them in scenic, peaceful, natural settings, meeting attendees tend to think bigger and feel more free to brainstorm ideas.

Blount County offers a plethora of event venues from the luxurious to the convenient to accommodate any meeting and leave attendees feeling refreshed and inspired.

MOUNTAIN
MEETINGS

Dancing Bear Lodge blends stunning mountain beauty with upscale, rustic accommodations and award-winning dining. Their Appalachian-inspired menu is steeped in tradition and offers regional flavors and fresh ingredients from their own garden.

RT Lodge
Tucked in the lush, quiet forests of Maryville, and surrounded by spectacular natural settings, RT Lodge offers comfort and southern charm coupled with lodge-style accommodations. They are known for their innovative, upscale cuisine by Chef Trevor Stockton, formerly of Blackberry Farm.

Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
Whether it’s a corporate event, retreat, family reunion, party, wedding, or other special event, our Little Arrow Lookout venue is ready to roll. With plenty of space to accommodate large groups while retaining the intimate feel of a small gathering in a setting that is second to none, your event will leave your guests with a glow as warm and sweet as the rising sun.

Little Arrow Lookout Venue highlights include:

Flexible indoor & outdoor meeting spaces
WiFi & audio/video capabilities
Venue includes seating for up to 125
Double sided fireplace
Enclosure option
Beautiful Lighting

LUXURY
MEETINGS

One of America’s greatest hidden treasures, Blackberry Farm is a celebrated, luxury resort situated on a pastoral 4,200-acre estate bordering the Smoky Mountains commanding one of the most celebrated views in the U.S.

Successful businesses from across the world have used Blackberry Farm’s breathtaking resort for planning sessions, creative think tanks and as a reward for outstanding performance.

Blackberry Mountain seamlessly infuses wellness, culinary delight, outdoor adventure, and hospitality into every meeting experience creating moments as epic and invigorating as the views.

With meeting spaces, luxurious amenities, and ample opportunities for rejuvenation, Blackberry Mountain is outfitted for adventure and designed for comfort—taking the Blackberry State of Mind to new heights.

CONFERENCE
MEETINGS

Connected to McGhee Tyson Airport via covered walkway, The Hilton Airport Conference Center is the key to convenient amenities. The Conference Center boasts 15 different meeting and conference spaces to choose from with a restaurant, lounge, and fitness center—all connected to the McGhee Tyson Airport and

just miles from the nation’s most-visited national park.

With convenient, efficient travel and everything your guests could need, the Conference Center provides meeting planners with ease and peace of mind.