Accommodation:
The ALA 2026 Conference Hotel will be the Crowne Plaza Hotel located in downtown Knoxville, TN. Conference attendees can book a room at a discounted rate HERE:
Travel:
The closest airport to the conference site is McGhee Tyson Airport 12 miles south of Knoxville. It would take approximately 20-25min car ride to get from the airport to the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
For more information about Knoxville, including dining, attractions, and travel check out this local guide.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the conference committee at ala2026@africanlit.org