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Tru by Hilton Knoxville West Turkey Creek
Breakfast, Fitness Room
380 Lovell Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-392-1935

Book Here (valid through 10/04/2024)
Room Rate: $109 Per Night

Recommended for CESMII Team 
Aloft Knoxville West

Breakfast, Outdoor Pool, Bar, Fitness Room
364 Lovell Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-392-6800

Book Here (valid through 10/21/2024)

Room Rate: $113 Per Night

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Oak Ridge - Knoxville
215 S. Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830, USA

Book Here (valid through 10/17/2024)
Room Rate: $119 Per Night

Recommended for International Guests
Marriott Knoxville Downtown 
525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902

Book Here (valid through 10/17/2024)
Room Rate: $249 Per Night

Phone Reservations: (865) 522-2800 prompt 1 and reference the group code:­­ CMI.

If you'd like to extend your stay past the contracted dates, please book a reservation within the block and email Ethan.Nugent@aimbridge.com with your confirmation number.

Recommended for International Guests
The Tennessean Hotel
531 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902

Book Here (valid through 10/17/2024)
Room Rate: $249 Per Night

Phone Reservations: (865) 522-2800 prompt 1 and reference the group code:­­ CMI.

If you'd like to extend your stay past the contracted dates, please book a reservation within the block and email Ethan.Nugent@aimbridge.com with your confirmation number.

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Interactive map displaying the proximity of the airport, hotels, and meeting locations

You must receive your badge at MDF before attending any sessions or workshops. See "Badging Requirements" for required identification: 

Pickup Location: Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF)

2350 Cherahala Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37932

Tuesday, November 5:

• 9:00 AM – Registration Opens

Wednesday, November 6:

• 7:30 AM – Registration & Breakfast
• 8:30 AM – Sessions begin

Thursday, November 7:

• 7:30 AM – Registration & Breakfast
• 8:30 AM – Sessions begin

Parking is limited. Please carpool to the event if possible. Rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft can be used to access our facilities - however, they are not as reliable as renting a car.

CESMII/ORNL will provide bus transportation to and from MDF and the Court of Flags for the evening reception on Wednesday, November 6th.

See Shuttle Bus Schedule.

The Member Expo will take place Wednesday, November 6 from 5:00-8:00PM during the Welcome Reception at the Court of Flags (Building 5700). 

Exhibitors can begin setting up on Wednesday, November 6 starting at 2:30PM. (See Shuttle Bus Schedule).

Exhibitors will be provided a 6' table.

Most of the events of the member meeting will be held at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. However, the Welcome Reception & Smart Manufacturing Executive Meeting will be held at the ORNL Main Campus, which is roughly a 20 Minute Drive from the MDF.

We recommend leveraging the Shuttle Service as much as possible. Please note, ride share apps are not very reliable in this area. It is recommended you rent a vehicle and carpool if possible.

• Pickup from MDF
  • 11:30AM: Intended for SMEC Members to get to Main Campus for lunch & SMEC Meeting

• Pickup from MDF
  • 2:00PM: Intended for Exhibitors to set up prior to Welcome Reception

• Pickup from MDF
  • 4:30PM: Intended for Attendees to set up prior to Welcome Reception

• Departure from Main Campus
  • 8:00PM: Intended for Attendees to return to MDF following Welcome Reception

• Departure from Main Campus
  • 8:30PM: Intended for Exhibitors to return to MDF following Welcome Reception

There is an option to register for the 2 available tour times on the general registration form. If you have additional questions, please reach out to jillian.kupchella@cesmii.org

US Citizens should bring one of the following types of identification:

• Valid driver’s license
• US passport
• HSPD-12 badge
• Military ID
• State ID

Foreign National visitors must bring their passport and must have received a correct and current stamp (VWB, B1, L1, etc). Foreign nationals must also bring any accompanying visa documents, such as a visa, green card, I-20, EAD card, DS-2019, I-797, etc.

Foreign National Visitors will be emailed additional information prior to your visit that must be completed before arriving onsite. 

Detailed view showing airport, hotels & building locations. 

Area Guide 

Closed-toed shoes and pants

These are required for touring the MDF high bay. If you are wearing a dress, skirt, or shorts, you will not be able to leave the marked aisle ways or approach research equipment in MDF. Safety glasses will be provided by MDF to all attendees.

Laptop or other web-accessible device

Several sessions will use an interactive digital component. Ensure you have a laptop or similar device to provide real-time ideas, and feedback during these sessions.

Due to the guidelines of the facility, it is required that all attendees, foreign and domestic, are registered no later than October 6, 2024 to ensure ample time to grant access to the grounds for all attendees. 

You will be required to provide identification information prior to arriving. Details will be emailed leading up to the event.