Knoxville PWT

Hey guys we are finally gonna pull the boat 3 1/2 hours to Ktown next weekend for the PWT!! i need some info from some of you veterans who have done this or live in knoxville.... We wanna get up early saturday and take a couple sets then tie up to the flotilla we are staying at the downtown Marriot right next to the river... where is a good place to put in? ...besides calhouns where is a good place to eat on the river afterwards?... and any special tips/ advice to tie up to the party? my fiance' is freaking out about the rollers and damaging the boat... thanks guys and hope to see some of y'all out there!