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CTCI International Convention

August 15 – 19, 2018       CTCI International Convention

                                           Thunder ‘n Lightnin’ in the Smokies

 

                                           Knoxville Convention Center

                                           Knoxville, Tennessee

Hosted by the:                    Smoky Mountain Classic Thunderbird Club

                                           c/o Bill Long

                                           127 Coyatee Circle

                                           Loudon, TN  37774

                                           (865) 458-0426

                                           tbirdbill@yahoo.com          

                                           www.SmokyMountainThunderbirds.org

A pre-registration form is located on the website under documents.

Hotel Reservations

The hotels for the 2018 Convention can now take your reservations.  A reservation form is located on the website under documents.

The Knoxville Convention Center will be the center of all activities, so there is no "host" hotel as at most conventions. We have two hotels available for occupancy and both charge the same rate of $125.

The Holiday Inn World's Fair Park is across the street from the Convention Center.  Call-in Code (800) 264-1579 and the block code is CTC.  

The Crowne Plaza is just a short walk or free trolley ride away.  (865) 522-2600 ask for Jamie Julius and mention the Smoky Mountain Thunderbird Club.

The Knoxville Convention Center (KCC) on Henley Street in downtown Knoxville will be the location for everything – Registration, meetings and activities. 

Don’t forget to register at the website that you will be attending.

Schedule of Activities

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

We will meet at Cracker Barrel at I-75 and Exit 271- Chastain Road.  We will leave promptly at 8:00 AM for Knoxville, TN. 

 

Cracker Barrel

3389 Busbee Dr. NW

Kennesaw GA  30144

(770) 429-1524

 

We will take I-75 North and can stop at any time for gas and restrooms.


Lunch TBD, but one possibility is:

 

Bradley’s Pit Barbecue & Grill       at I-75 Exit 60, east on Hwy 68

517 New Hwy 68

Sweetwater TN  37874

(423) 351-7190

 

We should arrive in Knoxville TN around 1:00 PM. 

 

CTCI Meeting Registration at Knoxville Convention Center (KCC)

2:00 PM                                 CTCI Membership Meeting

3:00 PM                                 Ask the Experts Meeting

5:30 – 7:30 PM                     “Welcome to Tennessee” Buffet and Welcome Party 

Thursday, August 16, 2018

6:30 – 9:30 AM                     Breakfast in KCC

7:30 – 11:00 AM                   Judges Training followed by E Bird Training

8:00 AM                                “Thunder Road Driving Tour” Departure

10:30 AM – 2:30 PM             Lunch available in Hall A & B

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM             “Club LeConte Luncheon and Fashion Show”            

3:30 PM                                 “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Adventures” Departure

Friday, August 17, 2018 

6:30 – 9:30 AM                     Breakfast in KCC    

7:30 – 9:00 AM                     Owners / Judges Meeting

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM               Concours d’Elegance

10:30 AM – 2:30 PM             Lunch available in Hall A & B

11:30 AM                               “Volunteer Princess Cruise” departure

11:30 AM                               Cars exit KCC for Knoxville Drive

6:00 PM                                 “Knoxville Drive and Dance Party” – Food Trucks on site

Saturday, August 18, 2018

6:30 – 9:30 AM                     Breakfast in KCC

7:00 – 9:30 AM                     Swap Meet

8:30 AM – 2:00 PM              “Smokey Mountain Scenic Drive and Buffet Lunch” departure         

6:00 – 7:00 PM                     Cash Bar

7:00 – 10:00 PM                   Awards Banquet

Sunday, August 19, 2018

9:00 AM                                 Farwell and Safe Drive Home


When:
Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 8:00 AM until Sunday, August 19, 2018, 5:00 PM
Where:
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN  37902

865-522-5669
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Paul R Christian II
404-886-7540 (p)
Category:
Outing
Registration is recommended
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Attendees pay for their own charges