Directions and Logistics for the Tennessee Science Bowl

Important Addresses

Hilton Knoxville Airport
2001 Alcoa Highway
Alcoa, Tennessee 37701
Phone:865-970-4300

Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC)- Blount County Campus
2731 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Friendsville, TN 37737

Driving Instructions to the Hilton Knoxville Airport

Hilton Knoxville Airport is located adjacent to the McGhee Tyson Airport.

From the North: I-75 to Business Loop to I-40 East to Exit 386B Highway 129S -or- I-75 to 275/Knoxville to I-40 West to Exit 386B Highway 129S; approximately 11 miles to Hilton Knoxville Airport on the right.

From the South: I-75 North to I-40 East to Exit 376B (I-140); follow I-40 for 11 miles to Exit 11A: 2 ½ miles to Hilton Knoxville Airport on the right.

From the East: I-40 W to Exit 386B Highway 129S; go 11 miles to Hilton Knoxville Airport on the right.

From the West: I-40 East to Exit 376B I-140; follow I-140 for 11 miles to Exit 11A (hwy 129S-Alcoa Highway); approximately 2 ½ miles to Hilton Knoxville Airport on the right.

Driving Instructions to PSCC from Hilton Knoxville Airport

Turn right on to TN-115 S/US-129 S
Keep right at the fork to merge onto TN-115 S / US-129 S.
Turn right at TN-73 W / US-321 S / W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy and go approximately 8.4 miles.
The campus is on the left across divided parkway.

Driving Instructions to PSCC From Downtown Knoxville

Driving on I-40, take Exit 386B, US-129 / Alcoa Highway.

Follow US-129 / Alcoa Highway to McGhee-Tyson Airport.
Continue 1.5 miles past airport.
Keep right at the fork to merge onto TN-115 S / US-129 S.
Turn right at TN-73 W / US-321 S / W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy and go approximately 8.4 miles.
The campus is on the left across divided parkway.

Driving Instructions to PSCC From West Knoxville

East: Driving east on I-40, take Exit 376, I-140 / Pellissippi Parkway

West: Driving west on I-40, take Exit 376A, I-140 / Pellissippi Parkway

Follow I-140 / Pellissippi Parkway 11 miles to the US-129 / Alcoa Highway exit.
Take Exit 11A, US-129 S / Alcoa Highway.
Follow US-129 / Alcoa Highway to McGhee-Tyson Airport.
Continue 1.5 miles past airport.
Keep right at the fork to merge onto TN-115 S / US-129 S.
Turn right at TN-73 W / US-321 S / W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy and go approximately 8.4 miles.
The campus is on the left across divided parkway.

Travel Reimbursement

Teams traveling more than 60 miles one way will be reimbursed mileage at a rate of $0.51/mile for one round trip from their schools to PSCC, up to a maximum of $500. Rand McNally mileage calculator will be used to determine allowable mileage. Reimbursement will be made for teams traveling together in one vehicle, not for single-occupancy cars. Mileage reimbursement forms will be available to coaches at the Hilton during registration.

Accommodations

Coaches and students should arrive at the Hilton Knoxville Airport in Alcoa on Friday, March 2, at 3:00 p.m. for registration, sign in for lodging, photographs, social activities, and dinner. Lodging will be four students per room. Coaches will have single rooms. The lodging and meal costs for students and coaches officially registered to participate in the TSB will be provided by ORAU.

Competitions will begin early Saturday morning, March 3, at the Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC) campus, 8.4 miles from the Hilton Knoxville Airport. Teams must arrive at the PSCC campus by 8:00 a.m.