Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

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Getting there

Around Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center:

  • Three Rivers Rambler station (train) · 0.8 mi · about 22 min walk
  • 7 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 92 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 510 spaces
  • Hotels nearby: Graduate by Hilton Knoxville (0.5 mi), Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (0.6 mi), Hampton Inn Knoxville-Downtown (0.6 mi)
  • Closest airports: McGhee Tyson (TYS) 10.5 mi

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Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Hotels, food and bars near Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

The closest hotel to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center is Graduate by Hilton Knoxville, 0.5 mi away (about 13 min walk). There is 1 place to eat within 0.3 miles.

Hotels

  • Graduate by Hilton Knoxville · 0.5 mi · about 13 min walk
  • Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · 0.6 mi · about 16 min walk
  • Hampton Inn Knoxville-Downtown · 0.6 mi · about 17 min walk
  • The Tennessean · 0.7 mi · about 19 min walk

Places to eat

  • Stokley Dining Hall · fast food · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk

Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.

Good to know

What's on at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center this week?
In the next 7 days: Kentucky Wildcats at Tennessee Lady Volunteers Women's Volleyball (Wed, Oct 21).
How many people does Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center hold?
About 21,678 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center?
Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center is home to Tennessee Volunteers basketball and Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball.
What other names has Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center had?
It has also been known as Thompson-Boling Arena.
What hotels are closest to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center?
The nearest are Graduate by Hilton Knoxville (0.5 mi), Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (0.6 mi), Hampton Inn Knoxville-Downtown (0.6 mi) and The Tennessean (0.7 mi).
Where can I eat near Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center?
There is 1 place to eat within 0.3 miles. Closest: Stokley Dining Hall (fast food, 0.2 mi).
Is Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center indoors?
Yes. Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center by public transit?
The closest stop is Three Rivers Rambler station (train), 0.8 mi away, about 22 min walk. There are 7 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
What is the closest airport to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is McGhee Tyson (TYS), 50 ft away in a straight line.
Is there parking near Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 92 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 510 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.