Pearl Dorsey
Director of Convention Sales
Organization Overview
Located where the Great Smoky Mountains meet a thriving downtown, Knoxville offers planners a walkable convention experience with entertainment options and more than 130 downtown restaurants in one square mile! The award-winning Knoxville Convention Center sits steps from hotels, rooftop venues, live music stages, and waterfront gathering spaces along the Tennessee River.
Guided by our destination brand, Calling the Curious, Visit Knoxville connects planners and attendees to a city built for discovery. In addition to modern venues designed for seamless events, memorable experiences await after the day's sessions. Attendees can explore historic squares, boutique shops, savory dishes, iconic theatres, chef-driven restaurants, and galleries throughout downtown.
Visit Knoxville is the official Convention & Visitors Bureau for Knoxville and Knox County and is home to the Visit Knoxville Sports Commission, Visit Knoxville Film Office, Downtown Visitors Center, and Sunsphere Welcome Center.
Guided by our destination brand, Calling the Curious, Visit Knoxville connects planners and attendees to a city built for discovery. In addition to modern venues designed for seamless events, memorable experiences await after the day's sessions. Attendees can explore historic squares, boutique shops, savory dishes, iconic theatres, chef-driven restaurants, and galleries throughout downtown.
Visit Knoxville is the official Convention & Visitors Bureau for Knoxville and Knox County and is home to the Visit Knoxville Sports Commission, Visit Knoxville Film Office, Downtown Visitors Center, and Sunsphere Welcome Center.
Pearl Dorsey
Director of Convention Sales
