Fun, Food and Facts in Knoxville, TN
Come have some fun with fellow Beechcraft pilots and learn something at the same time while enjoying a savory lunch on the
banks of the Tennessee River. For those wanting to spend more time in Knoxville, a suggested hotel has been selected and a group dinner planned for Friday night.
With funding assistance from the American Bonanza Society Air Safety Foundation, we are fortunate to have two outstanding speakers in the Beechcraft community join us:
- Dr. Catherine Cavagnaro, an aerobatics instructor Ace Aerobatic School and Professor of Mathematics at Sewanee: The University of the South. Her presentations are incredibly interesting, practical and understandable.
- Mr. Martin Pauley is a very active YouTuber, flight instructor and Executive at Collins Aerospace. He will be sharing some of his best stories with us. Martin is an incredible speaker, a master of “Engineering Humor” and great storyteller!
WINGS credit will be available for attendance.
Logistics
Airport, FBO, & Rental Cars:
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport -- KDKX
Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority
Airport has ample ramp space for parking with a grassy area available for overflow.
Van transportation between KDKX and the event location will be provided on Saturday.
Venue:
Calhoun's on the Tennesse River famous for their Tennesse style BBQ overlooking the Tennesse river in downtown Knoxville.
SEBS Registration -- membership required:
Event Registration Deadline: Friday, August 8, 2025.
Agenda - Saturday, August 16, 2025:
- 8:30-10:00am -- Arrivals @ DKX with transportation to Calhoun's On The River, the event venue.
- 10:15am -- Last van departs DKX for Calhoun's
- 11:00am -- 1st presentation
- 12:00pm -- Lunch
- 1:00pm --- 2nd presentation
- 2:15pm --- 1st van departs for DKX
- 4:00pm --- Last van departs for DKX
Make it a weekend?
Knoxville has much to offer those who would like to stay longer. Arrive Friday and join other pilots at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the heart of downtown Knoxville. A 'No Host' group dinner will be held Friday night at Chesapeake’s Restaurant. On Saturday after the event, join the group for other sightseeing activities around Knoxville or venture out on your own.
Suggested Hotel:
Crowne Plaza Hotel Knoxville
Attractions:
For information on additional attractions in the area for time on your own, please see the official travel and tourism web site for Knoxville at Visit Knoxville
Contact:
If you have any questions, would like more information or need to cancel, please contact John Douglas at 978-273-9681 / johndouglas06j@gmail.com or Jim Lara at jlara@graystoneadvisors.com / 865-292-5600
