Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
199 Tudor Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Check In: 3:00 p.m.
Check Out: 11:00 a.m.
Welcome to the Biology Field Station. We hope you enjoy your stay. Please take a moment to read this material before your arrival, and contact us at: eeb@utk.edu if you have any questions. Also take a moment to re-read this material when you arrive. It may make your stay more enjoyable, and it will help us to maintain the Field Station.
Directions
- Take the TN-66 exit – exit number 407 – toward Gatlinburg/Sevierville/Pigeon Forge
- Go south on TN-66 S/Winfield Dunn Parkway.
- Continue to follow TN-66 S. – 8.4 miles
- TN-66 S becomes US-441 S – 13.1 miles
- Turn left onto US-321/East Parkway/TN-73.
- Continue to follow US-321/TN-73 – 5.6 miles
- Turn left onto Old Hills Creek Road – 0.1 miles
- Turn left onto Tudor Road – 0.4 miles
As you drive up Tudor Road you will see a cemetery on the right and a private drive on the left. Proceed straight ahead, the pavement will end and you will be on a rock drive. You will come to a locked gate. The gate has two locks; one belongs to the University and the other to the local utility company. Always put our lock through the chain and the utility company’s lock, so they can always have access. Proceed on up the driveway past the campground on the right (158 Tudor Road) to the main buildings at the end of the drive.
Telephone Numbers and Wifi Info
Emergency Contact: For issues that demand immediate attention between 8 AM and 5 PM on Monday – Friday please contact:
The University of Tennessee:
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology: (865) 974-2888
For emergencies that arise on evenings or weekends, please contact:
Daniel Tipton (423) 220-7237
UTK Technical Director
Wi-Fi Info:
Wi-Fi Network: UTFS
Wi-Fi Password: EEB!3373
Questions/Comments: For all other questions or comments, please contact: eeb@utk.edu
Arrival
As you enter the driveway to the facility you will first see the bunk house, a small block building on the right. Proceed up the driveway and drive to the top of the property.
As you enter the small parking area at the research facility you will first see the Small House, then the laboratory building, and then the Big House. See the building map for more detail. Lock boxes are located on the door handle of each property and codes will be provided before the
stay.
Miscellaneous
Light Switch Locations
You will find the flood light switch locations on the building maps in this manual.
The security light on the chimney of the lab is on a photocell. If you should for some reason (star gazing) need to turn it off, the switch is in the lab directly below the light. Leave switches in on position when you leave the field station if you turn it off for any reason.
Laboratory
The following can be found in the laboratory: Refrigerator/freezer, sink, and laundry facilities.
The benches have electricity with fluorescent and natural lighting.
Please clean up after experiments and dispose of trash in the outside receptacle.
Tools and First Aid
A small toolbox and a small first aid kit can be found in the laboratory laundry room on a shelf.
Outside Chairs
Outside chairs should be left under the roof overhang.
Departure
- Please strip the bed(s) you used and leave bedding by the foot of the bed.
- Wash all dishes, pots and pans you have used and return them to the appropriate place. Clean grill after each use and dispose of cooled charcoal bricks.
- Take all garbage to the main wildlife-proof trash receptacle behind the laboratory (see Building Map for location).
- Do not leave any spoilable or perishable food in the refrigerator or cabinets.
- If you have made an excessive mess and need to sweep, mop or vacuum, please do so before you leave.
- Leave AC on and set at 75 (in winter, leave heat set at 68).
- Leave keys in lock box on the door handles. Scramble the numbers.
- Lock the gate. Place our lock through the utility company lock and loop chain around gate.
Cancellation Policy
Guests may cancel their reservation up to 48 hours prior to their scheduled arrival date without penalty. Guests should notify the property via email (eeb@utk.edu) or phone (865-974-3065). Cancellations made within the 48 hours of the scheduled arrival date will be subject to charge equivalent to half of the confirmation rate plus tax if applicable. No-shows will also be charged for the confirmed full rate plus tax if applicable. Guests are advised to review their reservations confirmation for the full cancelation policy and any applicable terms and conditions.
Additional Details
Our facility is both smoke-free and alcohol-free.