Morristown info

Facility for the NBL National

Walters State Community College opened the Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center in 1996 to stimulate community and economic development through agribusiness, educational and commercial activities and events. Located in White Pine, Tennessee, the Expo Center attracts tens of thousands of people to the area each year and is a significant force in the economic vitality of upper East Tennessee.

The Expo Center includes a 98,000 square-foot pavilion with a 300' x 500' show ring, seating for 3,900 and the Jefferson Federal Conference Room. The Expo Center features the Ray and Barbara Bible Equestrian Center, which is comprised of four horse barns (100 stalls each), a covered warm-up ring that connects to the pavilion and an outdoor ring. The Expo Center also includes a campground for RV's with 32 parking spaces that include water and electric hookups.

How to get there

The Walters State Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center is located in White Pine, Tennessee, just off Interstate 81, Exit 8. The Expo Center is around 45 miles northeast of Knoxville and approximately 65 miles southwest of Johnson City.

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For information on the Morristown area:
Morristown Chamber of Commerce

For information on the Gatlinburg area which is 1 hour south:
Gatlinburg Tourism

DIRECTIONS_________________________________________

FROM THE KNOXVILLE AREA:
Take Interstate 40 East to Interstate 81 North. Take Exit #8. After exiting, turn left onto Highway 25 East. Travel approximately 3/4 to 1 mile down the road and then turn right on Agricultural Resource Boulevard. The expo center is on the left hand side of the road.

FROM THE TRI-CITIES AREA (KINGSPORT/JOHNSON/BRISTOL):
Take Interstate 81 South and take Exit #8. After exiting, turn left onto Highway 25 East. Travel approximately 3/4 to 1 mile down the road and then turn right on Agricultural Resource Boulevard. The expo center is on the left hand side of the road.

TRACK ADDRESS: 1615 Pavilion Dr.
White Pine, TN 37890

November 27-28:

Thanksgiving Nationals

Morristown,TN

FRIDAY - Pre Race____________________________

Bike Inspection: 1:30 - 6:00pm

National Post Registration will be run from 2:00 - 6:00pm!

Practice by age group: 2:00 - 6:00pm

2:00–3:00pm: 15 & Over Practice

3:00–4:00pm: 14 & Under Practice

4:00–5:00pm: 15 & Over Practice

5:00–6:00pm: 14 & Under Practice

6:00–6:25pm: Elite Practice

Pre-Race Starts: 6:30pm

Fee: $15

Two-moto transfer system applies

SATURDAY - National Day#1 ___________________

Bike Inspection: 6:30–9:00AM
National Post Registration: 7:00–9:00AM
Practice by Age Group: 7:00–10:45AM

7:00–7:45AM: 15 & Over Practice

7:45–8:30AM: 14 & Under Practice

8:30–9:15AM: 15 & Over Practice

9:15–10:00AM: 14 & Under Practice

10:00–10:45AM: Elite Practice

Race Starts: 11:00AM
DAY 2 POST REGISTRATION FOR 30 MINUTES AFTER THE LAST MAIN!

SUNDAY - National #2 ________________________

No BikeInspection!

No Registration!
7:00–7:30AM: 15 & Over Am Practice
7:30–8:00AM: 14 & Under Am Practice

8:00–8:20AM: Elite Warm-Up
8:20AM: Parade Lap

Race Starts: 8:30AM

CONTACT___________________________

For More information, contact the NBL offices at
614.777.1625
During the event weekend, please contact the facility directly at
865.674.6014

HOTELS____________________________________________

Host Hotel

Days Inn $64

2512 E. Andrew Johnson Highway

Morristown, TN 37814

423.587.2200

888.346.8696

7 minutes from track

heated outdoor pool

Holiday Inn Morristown Conference Center

5435 South Davey Crockett Parkway

Morristown, TN 37814

423.587.2400

Right across the street from the track

Super 8

2430 E. Andrew Johnson Highway

Morristown, TN 37814

423.586.8880

7 minutes from track

Holiday Inn Express College Square

2903 Millers Pointe Drive

Morristown, TN 37813

423.307.1111

Indoor pool, free breakfast, internet access

Ramada Inn

3304 W. Andrew Johnson Highway

Morristown, TN 37814

423.581.8700

866.833.0976

newly renovated rooms/suites, cont. breakfast

Comfort Suites $69

3660 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy.

Morristown, TN 37814

423.585.4000

continental breakfast. indoor pool.

CAMPING AT THE TRACK______________________________

$20 per day for camping

$10 fee for use of dump station

water and power sources available