Red Roof is not it is the Sheraton, Marriott, Holiday Inn you could walk from these
We stayed at the Marriott near the Coliseum. It is approximately 1 mile away. They are performing some remodels. Restaurant on site is delicious. We are using book it .com best prices.
I'd Google cheap motel's, hotels close to the convention center, & follow up with a call. Although I doubt that you will find something reasonable in the downtown area.
Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive is about 5 miles to the convention center. Keep in mind there's Holiday inn right at the center. Pricey. But nice
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