AIRPORTS & HOST HOTELS
Instead of choosing between nail education OR a family vacation, techs within driving distance of Gatlinburg, TN can simply:
- load their car with family or friends.
- drive to beautiful Gatlinburg, TN, a resort town in the Great Smoky Mountains.
- rent a big log cabin, chalet, condo or hotel.
- self employed beauty pros can deduct qualifying business travel & educational expenses on taxes.
- enjoy several days combining professional nail education with a memorable Smoky Mountain vacation.
- It's continuing education to help avoid burnout plus increase your income, plus you'll be making memories that last a lifetime!
2027 Glenstone Lodge
504 Airport Rd
Gatlinburg, TN. 37738
See my walk thru video!
TripAdvisor reviews = 3.5 stars (read reviews here)
The Glenstone Lodge is located a short walk uphill from the GCC & is within walking distance to the downtown Parkway where all the action happens at Traffic Light #8 by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant . A Trolley stops in front of the hotel but only 30 rooms are 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 5th - 14th, 2027 (rates will be offered to attendees based on availability for 3 days before & 3 days after)
Reservation deadline: June 5th, 2027
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.
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) = $99
Standard KING Exterior (weekends Fri/Sat) = $139
Double QUEEN Exterior or Interior (weekdays) = $99
Double QUEEN Exterior or Interior (weekends Fri/Sat) = $139
Double DOUBLE Front Balcony (weekdays) = $119
Double DOUBLE Front Balcony (weekends Fri/Sat) = $159
*all rooms are up to 4 ppl max
2027 The Gillette Motel
235 Airport Rd
Gatlinburg, TN. 37738
Phone reservations only: (865) 436-5601
MENTION: "Nail Tech Event" for Group rates when calling (sorry, no online nail tech group reservation link). ONLY 50 ROOMS AVAILABLE!
TripAdvisor reviews = 4.5 stars
See my walk thru video!
Only 1 parking space per room & vehicles will be towed without a parking pass; paid parking lot is next door.
RATES not including 12.75% tax:
2 Standard Queen beds (4ppl max) = $200
2 Deluxe Queen beds (4ppl max) = $210
2 Queen beds renovated room (4ppl max) = $220
1 Queen renovated room (2ppl max) = $190
1 King renovated room (2ppl max) = $200
This local family-owned motel we affectionately refer to as "nail tech central" is across from the Gatlinburg Convention Center & has the friendliest staff to take care of our nail techs!
It features complimentary WiFi, a fenced outdoor pool with plenty of lounge chairs, plus ground level parking in front of your room. Some rooms have 2nd floor private balconies, so request ones specifically if that's important to you.
Located close to the Space Needle & The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar, plus only 1 block down to the corner of Traffic light #8 at Bubba Gump's where all the Parkway action happens!
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Reservation deadline: June 9th, 2027
Rates good for 3 days before or after: July 9th - 12th, 2027
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Deposit requirement: 1st night's lodging payment due at the time of reservation.
Cancellation requirement: A 3-day notice of cancellation or change of arrival for refund (less $10 service charge per room).
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 Mark before calling him - (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.
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Angel's Taxi: (865) 771-1936 *All female drivers; Angie answers calls/texts; click pink link for website
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
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 (heavier traffic thru Pigeon Forge).
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)
