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Pet Policy

Fido Friendly

We hate to leave our tail-wagging family members behind. When you stay at The Tennessean, you don’t have to! We take the stress out of traveling with furry companions, welcoming four-legged friends under 50 pounds (for a nominal pet fee). Simply notify us in advance if you’re traveling with your pet. For reservations or questions about our pet policy*, please call 865-232-1800.

Paws in the City Offer

Upgrade your stay to provide luxury touches for your pup including:

  • In-room dining options with beef, chicken, or salmon served over a bed of rice
  • Dog bed and personalized food and water dish for use
  • A Tennessean dog bandana as a takeaway souvenir
  • A curated list of pup activities around pet-loving Knoxville
  • Dog park next to parking garage
  • Extra love from the staff
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The Fine Print

We accept dogs up to 50 pounds. A non-refundable pet deposit of $100.00 per stay is required. Dogs must be kenneled if left alone in the room. Guests are responsible for any damage to the room, interruption of other guests due to noise, and failure to clean up after their pet.

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