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PRESS & AWARDS

We Love a Good Story

We think we’re the best place to stay in Knoxville, but don’t just take our word for it. Others are taking note, and we’re always more than happy to share good news.

From the coveted Michelin Key Award to consecutive years selected as a Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice recipient, find out how we rank and how others enjoyed their time here.

For Media Inquiries:

The Mayfield Group Public Relations

Nancy Click & Autumn Mayfield

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Tennessean Awards

We Made the List

  • Southern Living South's Best Hotel

    2018

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  • The Michelin Guide’s Key Award as a “One Key hotel”

    2024

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  • Condé Nast Readers' Choice — Top Hotel in the South

    2024

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  • Stella Awards Bronze Medal — Best Boutique Property, Southeast

    2024

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WKRN ABC Nashville

Travel Experts Guide to the Best Road Trips Across Tennessee!

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City Lifestyle | West Knoxville Lifestyle

Your Next Luxury Staycation

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Sophisticated Living Nashville

The Tennessean Hotel in Knoxville is a Creative and Cultural Hub in the Maker City

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The Knoxville News-Sentinel

Park Tavern at Maker Exchange Crafts Wonderful Cuisine

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Inside of Knoxville

Food & Film Experience Hosted Inside Maker Exchange

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Garden & Gun

A Guide to Knxville, Beyond the College Hangouts

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Knoxville skyline and Sunsphere

Sophisticated Living

Tennessee Waltz. Southern 
Hospitality Shines

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Spring Travel: Make Your Next Vacation An Urban Adventure

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Park Ave. Magazine

Art & Fine Dining Collide in This Boutique Knoxville Gem

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Camels & Chocolate

Visit Maker City: Exploring The Knoxville Art Scene in Depth

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loveleighlove

IG Road Trip From Nashville, Partnership With Visit Knoxville

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In the Heart of Knoxville

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  • A hotel room features a white robe hanging in a partially open closet. A bed, dresser with coffee machine, and map artwork are also present. Text: COUNTY TRADING AREA clearance date
  • Three distinct cocktails and a blue menu sit on a white table. One is a martini with chocolate shavings, another a coupe glass with a dried orange, and the third a rocks glass with lemon slices. Text: The Drawing ROOM.
  • Wine bottles chill in a metal bucket, blurred in the foreground, against a white wall displaying a gold floral logo and "THE TENNESSEAN".
  • A woman smiles while riding a white bicycle on a street beside a white building reading "THE TENNESSEAN". Far right: "usbank".
  • A server in a grey suit and purple bow tie holds a "LABARRAUD" sparkling wine bottle from an ice bucket. A name tag reads "ED". Bright background.
  • Café menu board with black letters on brass rails lists coffee (Drip Coffee 12oz 16oz, Espresso 4 5) and tea. It's above a pastry display case.
  • A cocktail in a glass smoking box is being opened by a person wearing a dark vest, releasing thick smoke across a white counter.
  • A coupe glass with an amber cocktail and a spherical ice cube is stirred by a twisted bar spoon. It rests on a speckled counter, with a blurred bartender in the background.
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