2022 Meeting in Knoxville, TN
September 8–11, 2022
The Lilliputian Surgical Society's 61st Annual Meeting hosted by Dr. Glaze & Kim Vaughan in Knoxville, TN.
September 8-11, 2022
Meeting Itinerary
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Dress: business casual
3:00 pm: Hotel check-in
6:00 – 7:30 pm: Reception in The Iris Room
7:30 pm: Dinner on your own. See our restaurant recommendations.
Friday, September 9, 2022
Day (dress: casual)
6:30 – 8:00 am: Breakfast in the Iris room
8:15 am: Board buses for the Tennessee Theater
8:30 – 10:45 am: Tennessee Theater tour and History of Knoxville presentation with Jack Neely
11:00 am: Board buses for Knoxville Botanical Gardens
11:30 am: Knoxville Botanical Gardens lunch and tour
1:30 pm: Board buses for Tennessee River tour
2:00 pm: Tennessee River tour aboard the Knoxville Princess
3:45 pm: Board buses for The Tennessean
4:00 pm: Free time
Dinner (dress: casual)
5:45 pm: Board buses for the University of Tennessee (UT) Neyland Stadium
6:00 pm: UT West club for dinner and entertainment
9:00 pm: Buses return to The Tennessean
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Day: Spouses (dress: casual)
6:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast in the Iris room
8:45 am: Board Bus or short walk across World’s Fair Park to Knoxville Museum of Art
9:00 am: Knoxville Museum of Art tour
11:30 am: Board bus for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Noon: Lunch with spouses/significant others
1:30 – 2:30 pm: Art of Healing tour; Artist Andy Saftel
2:45 pm: Board Bus for The Tennessean
3:00 pm: Free time (see LSS website or welcome bag insert for shopping experiences or ‘Things to do’)
Day: Surgeons (dress: business casual)
6:30 – 7:15 am: Breakfast in the Iris room
7:15 am: Board bus for East Tennessee Children's Hospital
7:45 – 11:55 am: Scientific Session
Koppell Plaza, Meschendorff A/B conference room (2nd floor)
12:00 – 1:15 pm: Lunch at ETCH with Spouses/Significant others
Surgery waiting area, South Tower
1:30 – 3:00 pm: Albatross Session
(members and guests)
3:00 – 4:00 pm: Lilliputian Surgical Society Annual Business Meeting
(members only; van to take guests back to The Tennessean for free time)
4:15 pm: Bus takes members to The Tennessean
Dinner: Spouses & Surgeons (dress: cocktail attire)
6:00 pm: Board buses for Cherokee Country Club
5138 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
6:15 pm: Cocktail Reception and Dinner at the Cherokee Country Club
9:45 pm: Board buses for The Tennessean
Sunday, September 11, 2022
7:00 – 9:00 am: Breakfast in the Iris room
11:00 am: Hotel check-out
Honey Dusted Fried Chicken from Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen in Knoxville, TN
Where to Eat
A Dopo Sourdough Pizza ($$)
Wood-fired, sourdough, Neopolitan-style pizza. Beer on tap.
516 Williams Street | (865) 321-1297
Anaba ($$)
Traditional Japanese dishes and noodles.
131 S. Gay Street | (865) 474-1187
Babalu ($$)
Fresh Latin menu.
412 S. Gay Street | (865) 951-0361
Balter BeerWorks ($$)
Casual American and craft beer.
100 S. Broadway | (865) 999-5015
Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria ($$)
New York-style, hand-tossed pizza, calzones, pasta and salads.
200 E. Jackson Avenue | (865) 521-0092
Bistro at the Bijou ($$$)
Southern/American; Home-style specials.
807 S. Gay Street | (865) 544-0537
Bistro by the Tracks ($$$$)
Innovative Southern-inspired fare.
215 Brookview Centre Way | (865) 558-9500
Blackhorse Pub & Brewery ($$)
Casual American. Craft beer.
430 S. Gay Street | (865) 249-8511
Boyd’s Jig & Reel ($$)
Scottish pub grub and over 900 Scottish whiskies.
101 S. Central Street | (865) 247-7066
The Brass Pearl ($$$)
Seafood/Oyster Bar.
24 Market Square | (865) 415-2984
Café 4 ($$$)
Southern/American.
4 Market Square | (865) 544-4144
Calhoun’s on the River ($$$)
American/BBQ.
400 Neyland Drive | (865) 673-3355
Chesapeake’s Seafood Restaurant ($$$$)
Seafood/American.
600 Union Avenue | (865) 673-3433
Chivo Taqueria ($$)
Tacos/Tequila.
314 S. Gay Street | (865) 444-3161
Emilia ($$$)
Fine Italian cuisine/Wine.
16 Market Square | (865) 313-2472
Fin-Two Japanese Ale House ($$$)
Ramen/Sushi.
109 Willow Avenue | (865) 437-3105
J. C. Holdway ($$$$)
Southern/Seasonal. James Beard Award-winning chef celebrates regional and seasonal fare.
501 Union Avenue | (865) 312-9050
Kefi ($$$$)
Rich Mediterranean/Greek fare.
120 E. Jackson Avenue | (865) 474-1492
Knox Mason ($$$)
Southern/Contemporary.
507 S. Gay Street at Embassy Suites | (865) 544-2004
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro ($$$$)
Modern western American.
100 N. Central Street | (865) 999-5251
Oliver Royale ($$$)
New American cuisine and handcrafted cocktails.
5 Market Square | (865) 622-6434
Osteria Stella ($$$)
Italian.
108 W. Jackson Avenue | (865) 247-4729
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse ($$$$)
Premium steaks with a sizzle.
950 Volunteer Landing Lane | (865) 546-4696
Southern Grit ($$$)
Southern/Low Country.
126 S. Central Street | (865) 240-4275
Tupelo Honey ($$$)
Southern comfort food.
1 Market Square | (865) 522-0004
Vida ($$$)
Pan-Latin fare. Great bar downstairs: The Vault
531 S. Gay Street | (865) 544-4419
What to Do
Here in Knoxville, we pride ourselves on our unique mix of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and cultural attractions. If you find yourself with extra time on your hands, Visit Knoxville has an ever-growing list of things to do.
Questions
For questions regarding the 2022 meeting in Knoxville, TN, contact host, Dr. Glaze Vaughan by email WGVaughan@etch.com or by phone (865) 804-0181.