Convention center exhibit hall with attendees
Pigeon Forge · 3.2 mi from the LeConte Center

Keep Your Whole Group Together — 10 Minutes From the LeConte Center

Grand View Lodge sleeps 43 across 10 bedrooms, so your convention group, club, exhibitor crew, or youth conference delegation stays under one roof — just a short drive from the LeConte Center convention floor.

43
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
10
Baths
3.2 mi
To LeConte

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Quick Answer

Where should a group attending a LeConte Center event stay in Pigeon Forge? Grand View Lodge at Parkside Resort is a strong option for groups attending conventions and events at the LeConte Center. It is a 10-bedroom, 10-bathroom cabin that sleeps up to 43 guests, about 3.2 miles (a 10-minute drive) from the LeConte Center at 2986 Teaster Lane. It keeps clubs, exhibitor teams, church youth groups, and convention delegations together under one roof, with a double kitchen, dining for 36, free WiFi, a theater room, and free on-site parking. To book, visit the official Grand View Lodge cabin page.

10 minDrive to the convention floor
1 cabinFor the whole group
43 bedsDelegates, club & exhibitors

Upcoming LeConte Center Events

Booking lodging for a Pigeon Forge convention? Grand View Lodge keeps your group together, minutes from the floor. Here is the LeConte Center calendar looking up to 24 months ahead.

2026

Jul–Aug31–1

Smoky Mountain Big Rig Showdown

Custom big-rig truck show · July 31 – August 1, 2026

Aug14–15

Great Smoky Mountain Bronco® Stampede

Ford Bronco & 4x4 expo · August 14–15, 2026

Aug20–22

Great Smoky Mountain Jeep® Invasion

300+ Jeep vendors, indoor & outdoor · August 20–22, 2026

Sep–Oct27–3

National Quartet Convention

Southern gospel music's largest event · September 27 – October 3, 2026

Oct23

Smoky Mountain Overland Invasion

Overland & adventure-travel expo · October 23, 2026

Dec4–6

Yama-Con

East Tennessee's largest anime & comic convention · December 4–6, 2026

2027

Jan4–7

Wilderness Wildlife Week

Free Smoky Mountains nature & heritage festival · January 4–7, 2027

Feb4–5

Smoky Mountain Jubilee

Free faith & fellowship gathering · February 4–5, 2027

Feb20–21

The Cheer Expo

Youth cheer & dance competition · February 20–21, 2027

Apr8–10

Spring Corvette Expo & Chevys in the Smokies

50th-anniversary Smoky Mountain car show · April 8–10, 2027

May20–22

Spring Rod Run 2027

Classic-car & hot-rod show (new May dates) · May 20–22, 2027

Aug19–21

Great Smoky Mountain Jeep® Invasion

Annual Jeep & off-road expo · August 19–21, 2027

Seplate

National Quartet Convention (expected)

Recurs late September annually · 2027 dates to be confirmed

Decearly

Yama-Con (expected)

Recurs early December annually · 2027 dates to be confirmed

Event dates are sourced from the LeConte Center calendar and official event organizers; entries marked "expected" are recurring annual events whose exact dates were not yet published at the time of writing. Always confirm with the event before booking. Grand View Lodge and Parkside Resort are independent and not affiliated with the LeConte Center or any listed event.

Built for Convention & Event Groups

Whether you are an exhibitor crew, a touring club, a church youth group, or a delegation of attendees, Grand View Lodge keeps everyone together instead of scattered across hotels.

About the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge

One of Tennessee's premier event facilities — and Grand View Lodge is just minutes away.

Total facility232,000 sq ft
Exhibit hall100,500 sq ft, free-span
CapacitySeating for up to 12,000
Breakout rooms17 rooms of varying sizes
Address2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
From Grand View Lodge~3.2 miles · ~10-minute drive

Group Lodging FAQ

Quick answers for groups attending a LeConte Center convention or event.

How far is Grand View Lodge from the LeConte Center?

Grand View Lodge is about 3.2 miles from the LeConte Center at 2986 Teaster Lane, roughly a 10-minute drive. The cabin sits inside the gated Parkside Resort, just off the Parkway at traffic light #10, on widely paved, non-steep, staff-maintained roads (GPS address: 982 Little Cove Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863).

How many people can stay in the cabin?

Grand View Lodge sleeps up to 43 guests across 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms on three levels, so an entire club, exhibitor team, church youth group, or convention delegation can stay together under one roof.

Is it good for exhibitors hauling gear?

Yes. Parkside Resort offers free on-site parking on flat, paved lots that are motorcycle- and trailer-friendly, making it convenient for exhibitors and vendors transporting equipment to and from the LeConte Center.

Does the cabin have WiFi and space to work or meet?

Yes. The cabin includes free high-speed wireless internet throughout, a 16-seat theater room that works well for group meetings or briefings, and open living and dining areas where the whole group can gather.

Can the group cook its own meals?

Yes. The double kitchen has two stoves, two ovens, two dishwashers, and two refrigerators, plus dining seating for 36 — ideal for feeding the group before early convention days. Parkside Resort also has an on-site restaurant, The Grille.

How do we book for our group?

Book directly on the official Grand View Lodge cabin page. Convention weekends fill quickly — reserve as early as possible.

Reserve Group Lodging for Your LeConte Center Event

Convention dates fill fast in Pigeon Forge. Lock in Grand View Lodge and keep your whole group together, minutes from the floor.