Getting to Hickory Star
From the south, through Knoxville, TN – Take I-75 to exit #112 and turn right. Go 5 miles east on Emory Road and turn left onto Maynardville Highway at the traffic light. Proceed 11.8 miles and turn left at the traffic light onto Hickory Star Road. Continue approximately 3 miles and look for marina entrance on your left.
From the north, through Middlesboro, KY – Take US 25E south 14 miles until it merges with TN 33 in Tazewell. Continue south on TN 33 for 16 miles and turn right onto TN 170 (Hickory Valley Rd). Go 7.8 miles to Hickory Star Road and turn right. Continue approximately 3 miles and look for marina entrance on your left.
From McGhee Tyson airport – Leave the airport parking area and follow signs to US 129 north toward Knoxville. Proceed north on US 129 for 10 miles and keep right at the fork for I-40E/I-275N. Take exit 387A for I-275 toward Lexington. Continue approximately 8 miles to exit #112 and turn right. Follow the same directions as the first paragraph.
From the west, through Knoxville – Follow I-40E toward Knoxville and take exit #385 (I-640) toward Lexington. Proceed 3 miles and follow signs to I-75N toward Lexington. Take exit #112 and turn right. Follow the same directions as the first paragraph.
From the east, through Knoxville – Take I-40W to Knoxville and exit at #393 toward Lexington on I-640. Proceed 7 miles and take exit #3A to Lexington on I-75. Take exit #112 and turn right. Follow the same directions as the first paragraph.