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Experiences

Transforming Your Stay

The interiors and details of The Tennessean mirror the current of the river just outside our windows, and the rhythm of your day becomes a captivating guest experience.

From morning light to starry nights, from a welcoming scent to lingering bourbon dinner, rituals guide every day at The Tennessean, and every stay unfolds like a story, one that’s rooted in the spirit of East Tennessee.

Morning

Seven Veils Awakening

As morning begins its quiet work, the hotel slowly wakes up, revealing itself one subtle layer at a time. Like the mist lifting from the Tennessee River, you take note of the subtle scent of black orchid, where lush floral meets rich amber musk. The day has begun.

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Noon

Weekend Tea Service

A mid-morning tradition inspired by British tea culture and warmed by Southern hospitality. A welcome pause ushered in with an indulgent mélange: our signature Sweet Peach Noir and Take your time. The day will follow soon enough.

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Afternoon

Golden Hour Gathering

A Signature Old Fashioned welcome, crafted slowly and shared without rush. Gather in the lobby at 5:00 p.m. and raise a custom-made glass of local whiskey from the city’s first legal distillery. What was once forbidden, is now savored slowly, with intention.

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Early Evening

Private Proof In-Room Cocktails

It arrives in your room on a beautiful tray alongside a personal handwritten note. A signature Smoked Old Fashioned served in Pretentious Glass custom limestone or lowball glass. A craft cocktail meant to be poured alone in a moment for yourself, or new tradition shared quietly.

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Evening

Long Pour Bourbon Dinner

Join us for an evening poured in stages. A prix fixe dinner with three courses, where each course paired with a different expression or preparation, and pours get older with every course. Featuring hand-selected Kentucky bourbons and Tennessee Whiskey Trails whiskeys.

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Night

Last Light Nightly Tea

As the day turns to night, the light softens, and the energy of the hotel winds down, discover our complimentary nightly tea table in the lobby. Like a welcomed exhale, savor a moment before rest with a calming cup of tea before bed.

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Our Partners

Crafting a Sense of Place

  • Pretentious Glass Co.

    We proudly partner with Pretentious Glass to honor the Maker City/ Knoxville’s artisans through custom-made glassware curated exclusively for The Tennessean. Inspired by the natural beauty of the region and the Tennessee River, the handcrafted pieces complements our rituals and is available for purchase on property.

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  • Molton Brown

    An icon of uniquely British style, Molton Brown personal products are crafted with care, quality, and exceptional fragrance concentrations for an immersive experience.

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  • Knox Whiskey Works

    The city’s first legal distillery, where locally sourced corn is transformed into an elevated, boutique expression of Tennessee: whiskey hand-crafted in small batches for an authentic and distinct spirit.

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  • Rare Tea Cellar

    These world-renowned specialists in rare and fine teas provide our custom signature brew, the Sweet Peach Noir tea, as well as other artisanal specialty teas for our Signature Tea Service.

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  • Moonshine Mountain Cookies

    Our welcome to you, delicious gourmet cookies, handcrafted in Knoxville in small batches with unique flavor combinations, some with the occasional hint of original Tennessee moonshine.

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  • Proper Popcorn

    This fresh gourmet craft popcorn is a local favorite, and with good reason. This family-owned Knoxville shop makes dozens of hand-crafted non-GMO flavors daily. 

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  • Premier Transportation

    This luxury motorcoach service provides football shuttles to and from games on the University of Tennessee home game weekends so guests can enjoy door-to-stadium transportation.

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  • Astor Chocolate

    Our luxury turndown chocolates are made with the finest ingredients by a fourth generation family business using a combination of traditional and modern techniques. We have milk mint chocolate and raspberry milk chocolate.

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Extraordinary Events

The Best of The Tennessean

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  • JUL 4

    Festival on The Fourth

    World's Fair Park Performance and Festival Lawns / 5:00 - 10:00pm
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  • JUL 5

    Sunday Tea Service

    The Drawing Room / Reoccurring Every Sun / 12:00 - 2:30pm
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  • JUL 31

    CreepyCon Halloween & Horror Convention

    Knoxville Convention Center / Daily / 4:00 - 8:00pm
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  • AUG 8

    Irish Fest on The Hill

    Immaculate Conception Church / 4:00 - 10:00pm
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  • AUG 15

    East Tennessee History Fair

    East Tennessee History Center / 12:00 - 12:00am
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  • AUG 30

    GermanFest Knoxville

    World's Fair Park / 10:00 - 6:30pm
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In the Heart of Knoxville

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Shaped by the River and Refinement

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