AND, since I live in Blount County, which is home to the western end of the east-west legof US 129 over the mountains (the Dragon) we could have the meet there and not Knoxville.
I know that's a small distinction, but it'll be a tedious drive from anywhere in Knoxville to the Dragon.
There's plenty of lodging on the "World Famous Motor Mile," I or someone who actually is in the area more than I am could possibly check the hotel/motels out and see about group rates sometime between now and March.
Peace
Jed