Department of Environment & Conservation
Robert Martineau, Commissioner

37th annual meeting of the National Association of State Land Reclamationists (NASLR)

 

Park Vista Hotel and Conference Center
P. O. Box 30
705 Cherokee Orchard Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-9211 / 800-421-7275
www.parkvista.com

The Park Vista is located is located a few blocks off the main street of Gatlinburg on the crest of a finger ridge. With trolley service approximately every 15 minutes, guests are close enough to enjoy the sights and sounds of the shopping district yet far enough away to enjoy the beautiful views and solitude of the Smoky Mountains. The fifteen story hotel offers spectacular views of both the Smoky Mountains and downtown Gatlinburg. For a complete list of services and amenities visit: www.parkvista.com.

Dining is available on-site at either Franklin’s Bar & Grill or Eleanor’s Restaurant. In addition, a 5 to 15 minute trolley ride accesses Gatlinburg’s myriad of restaurants offering virtually any fare one can imagine. Room service and delivery from many local restaurants are also available.

The room rate for the NASLR Annual Meeting is $70.00 per night. Coupons for the buffet breakfast at Eleanor’s will be included for Monday and Tuesday.

NOTE: You must make your reservations by Friday, August, 21, 2009, and reference the National Association of State Land Reclamationists in order to receive the conference rate. To make reservations, use either of the phone numbers given above. E-mail reservations may be made at reservations@parkvista.com.

Directions to the Park Vista Hotel:

From the east (Asheville): Take I-40 W to exit 435 (Newport/Gatlinburg). Turn left on US 321 S and follow to junction with US 441 in Gatlinburg (three turns – follow 321 S / Gatlinburg signs). Turn left on US 441 S. Turn left at traffic light #8 (Airport Road). At three-way stop, bear left (up hill) into Park Vista Hotel entrance. (Approximate travel time from interstate exit is 1 hour).

From the west (Nashville): Take I-40 E to exit 407 (Gatlinburg/Sevierville/Pigeon Forge). Turn right on TN Hwy 66 S. Continue through Sevierville (road becomes US 441 S). Follow US 441 S through Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg. Turn left at traffic light #8 (Airport Road). At three-way stop, bear left (up hill) into Park Vista Hotel entrance. (Approximate travel time from interstate exit is 1 hour).

From the north: From I-81 S: take I-40 E. Get off at exit 435 (Newport/Gatlinburg). Turn right on US 321 S and follow the directions (from the east) given above. From I-75 S: take I-40 E and follow directions (from the west) given above.

From the south: Take I-75 N to I-40 E and follow the directions (from the west) given above.

From Knoxville airport (McGhee-Tyson): Take US 129 S (Maryville). Immediately get into left lane and follow “TO N 411, N 321” signs into Maryville. Bear left onto US 321 N in Maryville. At Townsend, (approximately 20 miles) turn left at traffic light to stay on US 321 N. At Pigeon Forge (approximately 15 miles) turn right on US 441 S. Follow US 441 S to Gatlinburg. Turn left at traffic light #8 (Airport Road). At three-way stop, bear left (up hill) into Park Vista Hotel entrance. (Approximate travel time from airport is 1.5 hours).

Scenic route from airport: (through Great Smoky Mountains National Park): Follow directions above, EXCEPT, do not turn left on US 321 S at Townsend. Continue straight on Scenic Route 73 to stop sign. Turn left (To Gatlinburg) and follow to intersection with US 441. Take US 441 N to Gatlinburg. Turn right at traffic light #8 (Airport Road). At three-way stop, bear left (up hill) into Park Vista Hotel entrance. (Approximate travel time from airport is 1.5 hours – Caution: this road is extremely curvy through the park).