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Knoxville Convention Center

701 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
865-KCC-KNOX (522-5669)
Ranked #23 of 30 attractions in Knoxville
3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Convention Centres
Most recent review
- 27 Apr 2012
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Knoxvill
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

I was opposed to building this building when it was first proposed for numerous reasons. Now it sits vacant for most of the time. It is a financial stain upon our fair city. They should have built a new baseball field for our team but they didn't. A convention there is OK. The concession prices are terrible for everything. At... More

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Tennessee, USA
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47 reviews 47 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

We have visited the Knoxville Convention Center numerous times for various events. The most recent was the "House and Garden" show held there. The space is quite nicely decorated and access is quite easy (escalators and elevators). The only (very mild) complaint is that we arrived before the doors opened and the space outside the area in which the show... More

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Tennessee
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

It was hard to accommodate everyone on the escalators and elevators, in fact it was a little scary. Someone needs to be at the elevators & escalators to help.

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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51 reviews 51 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

I have been REALLY disappointed with the food for every event I have attended here. It just may be the worst food in Knoxville!

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

The staff, many of whom I met are volunteers!, are very helpful and hospitable. I appreciated the escalators!

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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35 reviews 35 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

The convention center itself is very nice,,,have been there on numerous occasions such as cheerleading competions and company Christmas Party. Must say, the car show was a big disappointment,...not that many cars and not all manufacturers were there

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Oak Ridge
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36 reviews 36 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

Very good. However, I was surprised that there was a charge to get in, in order to make a purchase.

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Alabama
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19 reviews 19 reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Hosts for the Gold Wing Riders Association convention were most helpful

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