AIRPORTS & HOST HOTELS
2026 Greystone Lodge on the River
Reservations by phone only: (865) 436-5621
Mention: "NAIL TECH EVENT" for Group rates.
See my video walk thru - CLICK HERE
BEST ROOM LOCATION: REQUEST A BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE STREAM & CLOSER TO THE LOBBY or POOL.
Rates good for: July 10th - 13th, 2026 (+ 3 days before/after if available)
Reservation deadline: June 10th, 2026
Reservation Requirement: Equal to the 1st nights stay is required at the time of booking.
Cancelation Policy: All parties must contact the lodge prior to 48 hours of their scheduled check in day to cancel without charge. Once parties are within the 48 hours of check in they will be charged the first night’s lodging with tax to cancel.
Located in the center of town at Traffic light #5, across from the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies & next door to No Way Jose's Mexican Cantina. Within walking distance to all the shoppes, attractions, distilleries & restaurants, plus only 1/4 mile to the GCC!
RATES not including 12.75% tax:
Executive Queen or Queen Non Smoking (4 ppl. max):
Friday/Saturday = $175
Sunday - Thursday = $162
*Only 15 rooms in our nail tech block, so reserve yours before they sell out!
1 parking space per room strictly enforced; no RV's or trailers; paid parking structure across the street next to the Aquarium. Trolley stop in front of hotel.
Amenities includes: free wireless internet, deluxe continental breakfast featuring biscuits & gravy every morning in the big breakfast room by the lobby, outdoor pool, + some hotel balconies overlooking the stream, too!
2026 Glenstone Lodge
504 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN. 37738
See my video walk thru - CLICK HERE
The Glenstone Lodge is located 1 block uphill from the GCC & is within walking distance to downtown at Traffic Light #8 by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant where all the action happens. A Trolley stops in front of the hotel but only 30 rooms available in our nail tech block, so book yours now!
Reservations: mention "NAIL TECH EVENT" for Group rates. (800) 362-9522
Online reservation link: CLICK HERE
Rates good for: July 9th - 13th (rates will be offered to attendees based on availability for 3 days before & 3 days after)
Reservation deadline: June 9th, 2026
Reservation Requirement: Equal to the 1st nights stay is required at the time of booking. Only 1 parking spot per each room; all others will be towed; paid parking lots a short walk down by the GCC.
Cancellations: may be made up to 72 hours prior to arrival date. Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival date forfeits the first night’s room/tax.
The Glenstone Lodge features complimentary WiFi, multi level indoor atrium pool w/waterfall & hot tub, large outdoor pool, plus a huge picnic pavilion by the stream. Onsite pizza restaurant with limited hours; for breakfast or lunch visit the nearby Log Cabin Pancake House across the street. Trolley stop in front of hotel.
Please note: The website group rates may be averaged over several days & include 12.75% tax. The rate will change dependent on your dates, so be sure to:
1) update your dates
2) update number of nights
3) update “search availability”.
RATES not including 12.75% tax:
Standard KING Exterior (weekdays) = $104
Standard KING Exterior (weekends Fri/Sat) = $164
Double QUEEN Exterior or Interior (weekdays) = $104
Double QUEEN Exterior or Interior (weekends Fri/Sat) = $164
Double DOUBLE Front Balcony (weekdays) = $124
Double DOUBLE Front Balcony (weekends Fri/Sat) = $184
*all rooms are up to 4 ppl max
The Gillette Motel (2026 info coming soon)
235 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN. 37738
Phone reservations only: (800) 437 - 0815
MENTION: "Nail Tech Event" for Group rates. ONLY 40 ROOMS AVAILABLE!
See my video walk thru of our hotel room - CLICK HERE
This family owned motel is across from the Gatlinburg Convention Center & has the friendliest staff who always takes care of our nail techs. Located a short walk up from the Space Needle & only 1 block down to Traffic light #8 (Bubba Gump's) where all the Parkway action happens!
Deposit requirement: 1st night's lodging payment at the time of reservations.
Cancellation requirement: A 3-day notice of cancellation or change of arrival for refund (less $10 service charge per room).
Reservation deadline: June
Rates good for: July
Only 1 parking space per room & vehicles will be towed without a parking pass; paid parking lots next door.
RATES not including 12.75% tax:
2 Double Beds or 1 King bed (4ppl max) =
2 Queen beds (4ppl max) =
Airport & Travel Info
GPS for the Gatlinburg Convention Center:
SHUTTLES for the TYS Knoxville Airport to Gatlinburg
Airport car rental agencies are NOT open 24/7/365 - schedule your flight factoring in any delays with enough time to arrive before the rentals close; see airport website links listed below from closest to furthest away for specific closing hours.
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Uber driver Mark Nichols comes highly recommended by nail techs & educators from past shows, plus he can do shuttles to hotels, condos & cabin locations around Gatlinburg IF he's already in town (text him to see if he's nearby, otherwise schedule with him 24 hours in advance).
Rates for around Gatlinburg are $40 one way. 24-48 hours notice required for pickup at the Knoxville airport to Gatlinburg & vice versa. Text before calling (423) 237-5399.
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Taxi's require advanced reservations & most have non-refundable deposits. One-way from the airport to G-burg starts at $100+. Inquire 1st, but most take credit cards, Venmo, Cash App & Cash (click pink link for website).
Angel's Taxi: (865) 771-1936 *All female drivers; Angie answers calls/texts
Shults Taxi: (865) 315-6317 *cancelations up to 72 hours minus processing fee
Driverz Taxi Service: (865) 323-9708 *Jodi answers calls & drives
Hitch-a-Ride: (865) 296-9518 *Owner Brandon Pruitt
Benz-Taxi: (865) 202-0690 *12 Mercedes vehicles; Square invoice
Cruise Cab: (865) 306-4551
United Airport Taxi: (865) 356-9845
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), Tennessee - CLICK HERE
43.2 miles = 1 hour via US-321 N (with traffic thru Pigeon Forge).
*car rental agencies are NOT open 24 hours - schedule your flight to arrive before closing; see airport web site for more info.
CLICK HERE for current updates on I-40 between NC & TN border in case of road closures due to flooding.
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), North Carolina - CLICK HERE
1 hour 46 min. (86.7 miles) via I-40 (entering Gatlinburg on Rte. 321 at Cosby; least amount of traffic; scenic back roads)
Greenville Spartanburg Airport (GSP), South Carolina - CLICK HERE
2 hour 47 min. (150.9 miles) via I-26 W and I-40 W (entering Gatlinburg on Rte. 321 at Cosby; least amount of traffic; scenic back roads)
Charlotte Douglas Int. Airport (CLT), North Carolina - CLICK HERE
3 hours 34 min. (190.3 miles) via I-40 W (entering Gatlinburg on Rte. 321 at Cosby; least amount of traffic; scenic back roads)
