Please note: MDF is located at 2350 Cherahala Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932
Badging Requirements
US Citizens should bring one of the following types of identification:
- Valid driver’s license
- US passport
- HSPD-12 badge
- Military ID
- State ID
Foreign National visitors must bring their passport and must have received a correct and current stamp (VWB, B1, L1, etc). Foreign nationals must also bring any accompanying visa documents, such as a visa, green card, I-20, EAD card, DS-2019, I-797, etc.
Airport Information
- Knoxville Airport – The McGhee Tyson Airport website
- Arrivals – Live arrival schedule
- Departures – Live departure schedule
- Airlines – Links to individual airlines’ websites
- Car Rental
- Parking – Rates and suggestions
- Taxi – Taxi and Van services
Driving Directions to MDF
From McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
- Head northwest on Terminal Loop Dr, continuing to W General Aviation Dr.
- Turn left onto US-129N (Knoxville, Oak Ridge Ramp).
- Using the right lane, merge onto I-140 W via the ramp to Oak Ridge.
- Continue on TN-162 N for 3.2 miles.
- Take the Hardin Valley Road exit on your Right.
- Turn Right on Hardin ValleyRoad.
- Using the left two lanes, Turn Left onto Cherahala Blvd.
- The HVC entrance will be the third entrance on your right.
From Turkey Creek
- Head north on TN-131 N/Lovell Rd. In approximately 3 miles, use the left 2 lanes to turn onto Schaeffer Rd.
- Take first right and continue on Schaeffer Rd (will change to Iron Gate Blvd) until you come to the light at Hardin Valley Rd.
- Continue straight through the light onto Cherahala Blvd. The HVC entrance will be the third entrance on your right.
Knoxville-Area Hotels Near MDF
SpringHill Suites Knoxville at Turkey Creek
Hot Breakfast, Heated indoor pool, Fitness Room, Laundry
10955 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-966-8888
Homewood Suites by Hilton Knoxville at Turkey Creek
Hot Breakfast, Nightly Reception (Mon–Thurs), Outdoor Pool, Laundry
10935 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-777-0375
Tru by Hilton Knoxville West Turkey Creek
Breakfast, Fitness Room
380 Lovell Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-392-1935
Breakfast, Outdoor Pool, Bar, Fitness Room
364 Lovell Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-392-6800
Fairfield Inn and Suites Knoxville Turkey Creek
Hot Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Fitness Room, Laundry
1763 Snyder Road, Knoxville, TN 37932
Phone: 865-392-1122
Staybridge Suites Knoxville West
Breakfast, Evening Socials, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center
11319 Campbell Lakes Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-675-7829