AIRPORTS & HOST HOTELS
2025 The Gillette Motel
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 11th, 2025
Rates good for: July 11th - 14th, 2025
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) = $180
2 Queen beds (4ppl max) = $190
2025 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 reservations: CLICK HERE
Rates good for: July 8th - July 15th, 2025
Reservation deadline: June 10th, 2025
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 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 restaurant with limited hours; for breakfast or lunch visit the nearby Log Cabin Pancake House.
Please note: The rates showing on the website 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 (weekdays) = $104
Double QUEEN Exterior (weekends Fri/Sat) = $164
Double QUEEN Front Balcony (weekdays) = $124
Double QUEEN Front Balcony (weekends Fri/Sat) = $184
*all rooms are up to 4 ppl max
2025 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 11th - 14th, 2025 (+ 3 days before/after if available)
Reservation deadline: June 11th, 2025
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 & in walking distance to many shops, attractions, distilleries & restaurants (No Way, Jose's Mexican Cantina is right next door; Blake Shelton's Ole Red, the Landshark Grill, The Trout House, Chesapeake's Seafood & the Pancake Pantry are a short walk away).
It's 1/4 mile from the GCC & is located across from the main Trolley hub at the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
RATES not including 12.75% tax:
Executive Queen or Queen Non Smoking (4 ppl. max):
Friday/Saturday = $175
Sunday - Thursday = $162
Only 30 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
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!
2025 Zoder's Inn & Suites
402 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN. 37738
See my video from our hotel room balcony - CLICK HERE
Zoder's Inn is nestled in a park-like setting located on several acres downtown near Traffic light #3, within walking distance to many shops, restaurants & attractions. It's 1/2 mile from the GCC with a Trolley stop nearby, plus checkout until Noon.
Includes: every room features a balcony overlooking the stream, free Wifi, coffee & breakfast bars in the lobby, a large picnic pavilion with charcoal grills, plus an indoor pool with a hot tub & an outdoor pool that's open 24/7 for late night swims, too!
Reservations by phone only: (800) 720-5228 or (865) 436-5681
Mention: "NTE-25" for nail tech group rates.
Rates good for: July 9th - 17th, 2025 (+ 3 days before/after if available)
Reservation deadline: June 11th, 2025
Reservation Requirement: Equal to the 1st nights stay at the time of booking; additional tax is 12.75%; only 1 parking spot per each room; paid parking structure at Traffic light #3.
Cancelation Policy: If the booking is canceled within 0 to 13 days of the arrival date, Zoder’s cancellation policy is the 1st nights stay revenue will be forfeited & will not be refunded.
RATES not including 12.75% tax:
2 Double Beds (accommodates 4 ppl) = $140
King Bed = $140
Executive Suites (accommodates 4 ppl) $160 (+ 12.75% tax)
Features a living room with seasonal gas fireplace, sleeper sofa & private bedroom with a King bed, plus balcony overlooking the stream. All executive suites have a small refrigerator & coffee maker.
Tower Suites AKA condos (accommodates 6 ppl) $250 (+ 12.75% tax)
Features a living room with seasonal gas fireplace, Murphy bed in LR, balcony overlooking the stream & 2 private bedrooms. MBR has a King bed & the other BR has 2 Double beds; covered parking. Located at the back of the property near the picnic pavilion & 2 pools.
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.
*****
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.
Needs 24-48 hours notice for pickup at the Knoxville airport to Gatlinburg & vice versa. Text before calling (423) 237-5399.
*****
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.
AVOID THE ASHEVILLE, NC AIRPORT DUE TO THE HURRICANE HELENE FLOODING ROAD CLOSURES AT THE TN BORDER (I-40 closed)!
CLICK HERE for current updates on roads status
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)
