The following information includes Knoxville area hotels, driving directions to MDF, and information on identification to bring to MDF to ensure access.

Driving Directions to MDF

MDF is located at 2350 Cherahala Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932

From Turkey Creek

• Head north on TN-131 N/Lovell Rd. In approximately 3 miles, use the left 2 lanes to turn onto Schaeffer Rd.
• Take first right and continue on Schaeffer Rd (will change to Iron Gate Blvd) until you come to the light at Hardin Valley Rd.
• Continue straight through the light onto Cherahala Blvd. The HVC entrance will be the third entrance on your right.

From McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

• Head northwest on Terminal Loop Dr, continuing to W General Aviation Dr.
• Turn left onto US-129N (Knoxville, Oak Ridge Ramp).
• Using the right lane, merge onto I-140 W via the ramp to Oak Ridge.
• Continue on TN-162 N for 3.2 miles.
• Take the Hardin Valley Road exit on your Right.
• Turn Right on Hardin ValleyRoad.
• Using the left two lanes, Turn Left onto Cherahala Blvd.
• The HVC entrance will be the third entrance on your right.

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Badging Requirements

US Citizens should bring one of the following types of identification:

• Valid driver’s license
• US passport
• HSPD-12 badge
• Military ID
• State ID

Foreign National visitors must bring their passport and must have received a correct and current stamp (VWB, B1, L1, etc). Foreign nationals must also bring any accompanying visa documents, such as a visa, green card, I-20, EAD card, DS-2019, I-797, etc.

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Knoxville Area Hotels

SpringHill Suites Knoxville at Turkey Creek

Hot Breakfast, Heated indoor pool, Fitness Room, Laundry
10955 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-966-8888

Homewood Suites by Hilton Knoxville at Turkey Creek

Hot Breakfast, Nightly Reception (Mon–Thurs), Outdoor Pool, Laundry
10935 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-777-0375

Tru by Hilton Knoxville West Turkey Creek

Breakfast, Fitness Room
380 Lovell Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-392-1935

Aloft Knoxville West

Breakfast, Outdoor Pool, Bar, Fitness Room
364 Lovell Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-392-6800

Fairfield Inn and Suites Knoxville Turkey Creek

Hot Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Fitness Room, Laundry
1763 Snyder Road, Knoxville, TN 37932
Phone: 865-392-1122

Staybridge Suites Knoxville West

Breakfast, Evening Socials, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center
11319 Campbell Lakes Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-675-7829