The Tennessean Hotel

Name: The Tennessean Hotel
Address: 531 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, US
Telephone: +18652321800
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.9

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The Tennessean Hotel

Offering unmatched personal luxury, exceptional service, and a unique blend of Southern hospitality with contemporary elegance.
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Our dedicated staff ensures an unforgettable stay in Knoxville’s premier hotel. Our urban oasis features 82 luxurious guest rooms and a gracious front desk staff to serve you around the clock, allowing us to offer personal luxury guest-by-guest. We offer the flexibility of a one night minimum stay, with any minimum stay requirement changes specified by date on our website. Our central location to

the University, Market Square and the Old City affords guests convenience and a remarkable sense of place. Downtown boasts a lively culinary scene, artisan shopping, a diverse selection of bars & pubs, and endless arts & entertainment at the Bijou and Tennessee Theatres.

08/31/2026

The color palette throughout our hotel is designed to root you in Knoxville's scenic charm.

08/26/2026

Join us for a sweet evening at Maker Exchange with Nashville ice cream maker and author Lokelani Alabanza, founder of Saturated Ice Cream and author of Ice Cream Queen: Flavors from Black America’s Past, Present & Future.

On September 1, Lokelani will lead an intimate Ice Cream Social featuring a curated flight of three handcrafted flavors, a paired cocktail or mocktail, and the stories behind the Black ice cream makers, traditions, and history that inspired her new cookbook.

Each ticket includes:

Three-flavor ice cream flight
One paired cocktail or mocktail
Signed copy of Ice Cream Queen
An intimate conversation with Lokelani

Tuesday, September 1 | 5–7 PM
Maker Exchange
$100 + taxes and fees

Space is limited and advance registration is required. See here: https://tinyurl.com/2k589nh3

08/25/2026

The views of the room are just as good as the views from the room. We invite you to experience The Tennessean Hotel for yourself.

08/21/2026

Just next door to our hotel, you'll find Knoxville's Maker Exchange - a space for artists, including regional live music every Friday & Saturday evenings: it's called Tavern Notes. Enjoy the sounds of Appalachia while browsing our shoppable art collection curated by Dogwood Arts. Visit the link in our bio for featured art and artists and upcoming Tavern Notes musicians.

08/17/2026

Join us next door at our sister property, Maker Exchange, for “Kanpai” on Rocky Top—an evening celebrating football kickoff weekend with handcrafted cocktails, great company, and a toast to Tennessee.

Former UT student Yoshi returns from Tokyo for this special gathering, featuring a Vol Shop pop-up and a limited appearance by Smokey.

Thursday, September 3
5:30–7:30 PM
Maker Exchange
Open to the public
Knox Your Socks Off Cocktail Special

08/13/2026

A beloved week for us here at The Tennesseean: UTK move-in week is upon us! We're honored to be your home away from home each time you visit the students in your life over the next few years. Here's a peek at what stays look like at The Tennesseean Hotel.

08/11/2026

UTK Move-In Weekend is upon us, and here's how we are helping parents have a smooth transition! We're starting off the weekend with our Sparkling Welcome upon arrival, offering delicious breakfast selections in The Drawing Room, running our golf cart and black car service within a 3 mile radius all weekend long, and offering a custom UTK Afternoon Tea service on Sunday for one last memory with your student before you hit the road!

08/03/2026

Our new website is officially live! We've filled it with more offers, more arts & culture, more curated moments. Just like our guest experience, there's something for everyone to love. Take a look at thetennesseanhotel.com.

07/29/2026

Is it football season yet? September can't come soon enough, but in the meantime, we are gearing up for another great year of traditions, including our sparkling welcome, local goodies, recovery station, and round-trip stadium transportation from our lobby. Which matchup are you most looking forward to?

2026 HOME SCHEDULE:
9/5 UT vs. Furman
9/19 UT vs. Kennesaw State
9/26 UT vs. Texas
10/3 UT vs. Auburn
10/17 UT vs. Alabama
11/7 UT vs. Kentucky
11/21 UT vs. LSU

07/23/2026

Summer quality time with family looks a lot like a lobby filled with giggles, friendly competition, and golf carting or e-biking around downtown Knoxville. We're here to help bring those moments to life with a collection of classic board games available at the front desk, plus golf cart service and e-bikes available for guests.

Address

531 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN
37902

Telephone

+18652321800

Website

http://www.thetennesseanhotel.com/

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