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The Tennessean Hotel
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
The Tennessean Hotel is an 82-room house at 531 Henley Street on World's Fair Park and the Tennessee River, Knoxville's only AAA Four Diamond hotel. Butler service and afternoon tea come with the stay. The Drawing Room cooks Southern food and Tennessee whiskey, Maker Exchange next door holds a tavern and coffee, and Michelin gave the house One Key in 2026.
- 82 rooms
- Opened 2017
- Neighborhood: World's Fair Park
- Rooms from 430 sq ft (40 m²)
About The Tennessean Hotel
- Official FAQs and Michelin both list 82 rooms and suites.
- The address is 531 Henley Street, across from the Knoxville Convention Center.
- The hotel claims the only traditional tea service in the region.
- Entry-level rooms start at 430 sq ft (40 m²).
History
The Tennessean opened as a downtown Knoxville boutique on Henley Street facing World's Fair Park and the convention center. Suites include the Pat Summitt Suite and the Governor's Suite. Maker Exchange, a crafts hub with a tavern and coffee shop, connects to the hotel.
Restaurants and bars
- The Drawing Room — Restaurant · Southern
Experiences
- Tea Service — Tea service presented as a ritual of storytelling.
Amenities
- Tea service
- Restaurant
- Butler service
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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