Sweeping Sunsphere views illuminate spacious corner rooms with luxurious bathrooms. A complimentary shuttle takes guests to downtown Knoxville spots within three miles in style. The lobby fireplace offers coziness before enjoying the praised on-site restaurant.
Popular amenities
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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Valet parking on site (USD 42 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 16 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Gym
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Conference center (16,500 square feet of space)
Meeting room
Outdoors
On a river
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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1 building
5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2017
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
Netflix
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
A pet fee will be charged
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
We should mention
Parking height restrictions apply
Frequently asked questions
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. A fee applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at THE TENNESSEAN Hotel?
As of May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE TENNESSEAN Hotel on Jun 14, 2026 start from $232, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Valet parking is available for a fee.
This luxury hotel is situated in the city center.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Every staff member we met from the moment of arrival were friendly and welcoming. Everything was in excellent condition. The restaurant was small but cozy and the food and cocktails were very good. Great location for walking.
The rooms were large, bathrooms were fantastic. The location is unbelievable, walking distance to all of downtown and the university. We had one small issue the staff jumped in and were super accommodating and handled the issue with dignity and class. We will be back.
The hotel is a quaint and great small hotel ! The rooms were great and clean , the staff was helpful and friendly ! The Resturant I. The hotel was very very good !
Marianne
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Grace
Jan 31, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reception staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming. The room was spotless and the bathroom was like a spa.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff and service were terrific! Only one complaint: the food. Not to judge based on one experience, we ordered food on two separate occasions and neither lived up to expectations of finer dining we had hoped for considering the price we paid. It would have been better to have taken the free shuttle service Tennessean offered and supported another restaurant in the area.
Check in staff was friendly and we were quickly checked in.
LINDSAY
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Agustin
Jan 30, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My experience at The Tennessean was nothing short of amazing. From the super friendly staff to their comfortable and welcoming room, I have nothing but great things to say about them. From the moment I spoke with Grace and Katie, I knew this stay would be great.
Agustin
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lloyd
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel and amenities.Only negative was they wanted to charge us $35 to check in 30 minutes early.