"Thank you very much for helping make the 27th Front Page Follies a big success. The Convention Center staff was great to work with, and people are still talking about how good the meal was. Please pass along our thanks to all who did the little special things to make an event like ours a success. Anytime I asked for something, such as putting extra steps in front of the stage for the honoree, the answer was always yes. I rearely get to eat the night of the show, but this time I made sure I tried the steak and the dessert. They were fabulous. Thank you!
-Alan Carmichael, Front Page Follies

"My most recent experience with the KCC was the best yet. Everyone from housekeeping to security were interested in making sure everything I needed was taken care of. I beleive we now have the best bridal show in the country and the best facility and staff in the country. Please feel free to give my name to those interested in using the KCC. A combination of my having my act together and your great staff make for a very successful show."
-Fred Jacob, Premier Bridal Show

"Words cannot express how much I appreciated all you did to make Fashion Fantasia such a huge success. Changing to the KCC was the smartest decision. Everything was perfect...the food, service, accommodations, etc. Everyone was pleased and so impressed!! "
-Caroline Cowen, Knoxville Symphony League/Fashion Fantasia

"Thanks to the Convention Center for your hospitality allowing us to view the convention center and having our meeting there on February 13, 2005. We are looking forward to working with you in the future."
-R. G. Pratt, TN State Square and Round Dance Convention

"Thank you for all your help in maing the Young Life banquet a success. We were very pleased with all spects of the planning and the actual banquet. All of your waitstaff were so nice and helpful in setting up the day of the banquet. I really wanted to express to them how their helpfullness was so appreciated. It was a great experience!"
-Nancy Daves, Young Life

"What an extraordinary group you have! It was truly a pleasure doing business with the Knoxville Convention Center, once again, and we are looking forward to future meetings at your beautiful facility. Your staff did 110%! That's why we'll be back year after year!"
-Jayne Smith & Frank Stockard, Anderson News Company

"This past weekend I was involved with an event at the Knoxville Convention Center, the University of Florida Gator Gathering. I just wanted to express how happy I was with everything in regards to our event. Your staff was absolutely wonderful to work with and made everything so easy. They were attentive to every need from the beginning of the planning until the end of the event. The Convention Center is a great facility and I wanted to express how happy we were with every aspect of it. This is the second time we have held our event there and look forward to holding it there again in 2006. Thanks a lot and I hope you pass on my remarks to your staff as they all did a fabulous job. Thanks again and we look forward to our next trip to Knoxville."
-RJ Stamper, University of Florida Alumni Association

“We would like to thank the Knoxville Convention Center for the hospitality shown to us during our visit/tour to the Center. We look forward to working with you in 2005 ”
-Vickey & Louise, The Tennessee Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc.

“Thank you for all your help in making the City of Knoxville's Police Chief's retirement dinner a success. The serving staff was great. The convention center is a great place and everyone was wonderful to work with. Thank you again.”
-Judie A. Martin, City of Knoxville

“I am very impressed with your staff and the physical plant of your convention center. I sold to hotels and conference centers for 20 years in my last employment before opening the hardware store, and your staff is as sharp as I have seen. They presented themselves in a professional manner when I had occasion to interact with them. Your wait staff, the grounds and security personnel are to be commended.”
-Robert A. Lamb, Spencer Feed & Supply (Exhibitor during House Hasson Hardware Show)

“Thank you for everything you did to make the wedding so special. Mike and I had a goal for everyone to have a good time and a sweet memory. You did your part perfectly to see that we reached that goal. I appreciate your staff getting up early that morning, meeting with me over and over, the extra other things you did to help accommodate us...even the unseen things I did not know about but surely would have had you NOT taken care of things! Thanks for a job well done! ”
-Vivica Hammond, Mother of a Bride

“We had a wonderful reception for our daughter due to your excellent facility and staff. The waiters and bartenders worked so hard to assist us and clean up after our guests. We got many, many compliments on the food and service. I would highly reccommend the convention center to anyone. Thank you for the excellent job! ”
-Diane Przybyszewski, Mother of a Bride

“I just wanted to say thanks for all that you did to make the 2004 Induction for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame a huge success. The Lecture Hall was definitely a wonderful site, but the main thing was how accommodating you and your staff were.”
-Nan Elrod, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

“Thanks so much for all your work last week during the Business Showcase. I really appreciate you putting up with me and my exhibitors over the past few months. The convention center was a wonderful facility to hose this year's event. You and the rest of the staff truly made our event a success! ”
-Allison Witt, Event Manager, Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership

“I want to thank you and your staff for the great dinner for Friends of Literacy on April 27. The food was delicious. The staff was great to work with. I have heard so many compliments on both. We look forward to having our event at the Convention Center again next year.”
-Friends of Literacy

“We want to thank you and your staff for all the hard work you did to make sure that the 2004 Tennessee Library Association Conference went well. We know that the conference attendees enjoyed the food available at the cards and at the meal functions. Thank you again for helping to make our Conference a success. We heard many nice comments about how beautiful the Convention Center is and we were very impressed by the friendliness of the staff. ”
-Annis M. Evans & Virginia L. Hodges, Event Co-Chairs, The Tennessee Library Association

“I wanted to write to thank you and your staff for the fabulous job all of you did on the WIVK 50th Anniversary celebration on March 19. Knoxville is lucky to have such a great facility and staff. Again, thank you for a perfect night.”
-Ed Brantly, Vice President & General Manager of Citadel Communications (WIVK 50th Anniversary Gala)

“I want to express our sincere appreciation for all the professional assistance your personnel provided to the United States Secret Service during the September 18, 2002 visit of Former President Bush to the Knoxville Convention Center. As preparations are presently underway for the anticipated visit of the current President Bush to the Knoxville Convention Center, we continue to enjoy the full co-operation and assistance of your excellent staff.”
-Ted Kirkman, Senior Resident Agent, United States Secret Service

“With sincere appreciation to you and your staff for your assistance in planning and producing the 2002 Fantasy of Trees. We are so pleased with our “new home” and look forward to further expanding the show in years to come.”
-Elizabeth Thomas, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
[Fantasy of Trees 2002]


“The Knoxville Convention Center Grand Opening weekend was one of the best celebrations Knoxville has ever experienced. All of the events were of a caliber that represented the grandeur and quality of the convention center itself. Your team was on point throughout the entire weekend. The food was world class and the service, technology usage and appointments were excellent in every way.”
-Mayor Victor Ashe

“Thank you for making the Insurors of TN Annual Convention a success. After our original convention was cancelled on three days notice, the Knoxville Convention Center stepped in and helped us turn a negative situation into a very positive experience. We were very pleased with the Center. Your facility is beautiful and your staff was extremely helpful to us.”
-Charles Bidek, Executive Director of Insurors of Tennessee

“The place is beautiful but is secondary to your staff. What a great job they did in planning and executing the big event. It seemed to me that everyone was able to stick to the plan and bring the event together smoothly and efficiently.”
-Keith Tyler, Monte Carlo Productions
[Knoxville Convention Center Grand Opening]

“Let me say thank you to everyone for all that you did prior to and including the 14th [Matsushita Electronic Components Corporation of America Event]. I have been hearing wonderful comments about everything. You and your staff were wonderful and very helpful. I greatly appreciate your support, patience and helpfulness. I would love to come back again next year.”
-Debbie Johnson, Event Coordinator for Activities Committee for the Matsushita Electronic Components Corporation of America.

“Just a note to thank you and the entire staff for the wonderful event last week!! Your crew did an excellent job for us and I appreciate their flexibility in handling the many last-minute requests!!”
-Lysa Byous, Executive Director for University Spirit

“It was a pleasure to bring the Tennessee Association of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors, Inc. (TAPHCC) to Knoxville for the 106th Annual Convention and Trade Show. As always, Knoxville put its best foot forward to welcome and entertain visitors.”
-Betty M. Gill, Executive Director, Tennessee Association of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors, Inc.

“On behalf of our Wednesday Noon Adult Fellowship and Church Street United Methodist Church, I want to sincerely thank you and the entire staff of the convention center for your generous hospitality on September 25, 2002. By hosting our kick-off luncheon for the fall and providing guided tours of the facility, you really made our people feel welcome and proud of this new addition to our downtown area.”
-Richard Isbell, Minister of Program, Church Street United Methodist Church

“Thank you so much for your help and input as we hosted the site consultants for the Red Carpet Tour October 4-6. It was extremely well received and I had many comments on the hospitality and resources they were unaware of until now. It was a terrific weekend that truly showcased many of the wonderful assets we have here in Knoxville and our surrounding areas. This was a great opportunity for all of us who want to contribute to the economic well being of our community."
-Rhonda Rice, Vice President Economic & Community Development, Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership