Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Loudon, Tn

12400 HIGHWAY 72 NORTH

Loudon, TN US

This beautifully appointed hotel boasts a sea salt indoor pool and spa, a fitness room and a great room with a warm, glowing fireplace. This property is all non smoking. Our guest rooms are designed with your comfort in mind and have Wireless High Speed Internet access. As you leave in the morning, please join us for a wonderful breakfast. We are a short drive south of Knoxville on I-75 in scenic east Tennessee.

Directions

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Start out going east towards Knoxville/Oak Ridge. Merge onto I-140W. Merge onto I-75 S, via exit 1D towards Nashville/Chattanooga. Merge onto I-75 S towards Chattanooga and take exit 72 (Loudon). Turn left at the exit onto TN-72E. Hotel will be on the left side.

Restaurants

China King

1672 Hwy 72 N 865-408-9168. Left out of hotel, go 1/2 mile and is on the right side. Delivery if order is over 15USD

Log Cabin Bar-B-Que

10058 Hwy 72 N phone-865-458-2465/from hotel make a left, go 1/2 mile, it is on the left side. Southern Home Cooking.

McDonald's

12505 Hwy 72 North/phone-865-408-9000/Across the street from the hotel.

Wendy's

12502 Hwy 72 N/phone-865-458-2499 Located next door to the hotel, within walking distance.

Hardee's

2212 Hwy 72 N/phone-865-458-3387 From hotel, make a left, go 1 mile, on the left side.

Pizza Hut

Carry out and delivery only. phone-865-458-0066/1687 Hwy 72 N From hotel make a left and go 1 mile, on the right side.

Sonic

912 Mulberry St/phone-865-458-5200 From hotel make a left, then left onto Hwy 11, go 1 mile and it is on the left side.

Breakfast Room

Onsite

Area Attractions

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Fort Loudoun State Park

Visitors Center, museum, partially reconstructed fort, and stabilzed ruins open to the public.

Sequoyah Birthplace Museum

Operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. It is TN's only tribal owned historical attraction. Located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East TN on the shores of beautiful Tellico Lake, 37 miles south of downtown Knoxville. Open year round.

Lost Sea

America's largest underground lake, located in beautiful Sweetwater, Tennessee. We are open every day of the year for tours (except Christmas Day). Be sure to bring your camera with flash, and be prepared for an unforgettable experience.

Loudon Tate and Lyle Performing Art Ctr

New amphitheater attracts a variety of entertainment with seasonal concerts and events.

Fort Loudon Marina

Fort Loudon Marina is located at mile 603 on beautiful Fort Loudon Lake. We have many recreational items for rent and to experience. Boat rentals, restaurant, and recreation complex/ fortloudonmarina.com

Tellico Village

Retirement community near the lakes/ www.loudoncity.com/tellicovillage.htm

TVA Dams and Lakes

TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) / www.tva.com / 865-986-3737

Neyland Stadium

Home of the University of Tennessee Volunteers. The latest addition to the facility are the 78 East sideline skyboxes in 2000, bringing capacity to 104,079. Home to the famous Tennessee Vols Stadium / utsports.cstv.com

Smoky Mountain Park

Straddles the border between NC and TN in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life and the beauty of its ancient mountains. www.gatlinburg.com

Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge is a fast-paced, action-packed town adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is a perfect destination resort for the young and young-at-heart. www.pigeonforge.com

Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers groups a one-stop destination to enjoy four-season fun. www.gatlinburg.com

Dollywood

Unique as its namesake Dolly Parton, Dollywood theme park is a one-of-a-kind Smoky Mountain Family Adventure. Spanning 125 acres and nestled in the lush foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near Gatlinburg.

Turkey Creek

New Upscale Shopping Area home to hundreds of stores/ www.turkeycreekknoxville.com

Knoxville Convention Center

The Knoxville Convention Center captures the essence of this beautiful region in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mntns. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, the center's staff will deliver great service/convenience in a technologically advanced facility.

Loudon Valley Winery

Free wine tasting, locally grown grapes and fruits, family owned.

Tennessee Valley Winery

University of Tennessee

www.utk.edu

Sweetwater Valley Farm and TN Cheddar

17988 West Lee Highway, north of Pond Creek Road in Philadelphia, TN 37846. Visitors can take a guided walking tour that takes them from the cows to cheddar. The tour ends with a viewing of the cheesemaking process.

Knoxville Zoo

Kids Cove / www.knoxville-zoo.org

American Museum of Science and Energy

Science and Technology Exhibits with demonstrations

Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge is a city located off Hwy 40 and 75 on the other side of Lenoir city. Oak Ridge city is known for there museum's, Commemorative walk, Historic Jackson square/Greenwich village, International Friendship Bell, Excursion Train, and Art Center.

Knoxville

www.knoxville.org

Chattanooga

Flea Market

Tennessee's largest indoor/outdoor Flea Market/ www.sweetwaterfleamarket.net

Thompson Bowling Arena -Basketball

utsports.cstv.com

Womens Basketball Hall of Fame

www.wbhof.com

West Town Mall

www.simon.com

Tennessee National Golf

Greg Noman-designed golf course/ www.tennesseenational.com

Riverview Golf

Wooded and Riverside fairways and No tee-time required

Rarity Bay Golf

www.raritybay.com

Cades Cove

Cades Cove is the most visited part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park--and for good reason. The idyllic setting of Cades Cove is a sampler of everything the Park has to offer the Smokies visitor.

Smokies Baseball Stadium

3540 Line Drive Kodak, TN 37764 Tel-865-286-2300

World's Fair Park

TVA-Tennessee Valley Authority

Astec Underground

Kimberly Clark Corporation

Adessa of Knoxville

Oak Ridge National Lab

Viskase Corporation

Maremont

Staley Corporation

Yale Security

Monterey Mushrooms

We are the largest grower/shipper and marketer of fresh mushrooms in the United States. Established in 1971 as a single farm operation, Monterey has grown to an international, multi-facility company.

Arvin Meritor

Loudon Industrial Park

Matlock Bend Industrial Park

John Deere

Blair Bend Industrial Park

Fort Loudon Medical Center

Meeting Facilities

Carmichael

Up to 40 people capacity with audio and visual equipment. Call 1 day prior to schedule event. Hotel provides coffee and water. Wireless high speed hookup available in meeting room.