The TENNESSEAN Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Knoxville, United States, hosting 50 at the ceremony.
The TENNESSEAN Hotel
The TENNESSEAN Hotel is a restored, elegant urban property in downtown Knoxville with 82 guest rooms and declared wedding services.
About The TENNESSEAN Hotel
The TENNESSEAN Hotel is a restored, elegant urban property in downtown Knoxville with 82 guest rooms and declared wedding services.
Ceremonies are hosted for up to 50 seated guests, with both indoor and outdoor options and meeting and banquet space for the reception.
In-house catering is available, and accommodation ranges from King Rooms to one-bedroom and Panoramic Suites, with several room types sleeping up to six.
The nearest airport is Knoxville (TYS), which we estimate is around 25 minutes away by road.
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Lovely hotel! The shower was luxurious, felt more like a high end spa instead of a hotel room. Beds were comfy, and the chocolate on the pillow was a cute touch. Definitely want to return.
Amy F · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Ceremony, seated
- 50 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 82 rooms
- Room types
- 12 listed
Money
- Price
- US$95 to US$175 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- TYS, 25 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, restored, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- No
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 82 guest rooms across 12 room types, including Panoramic Suites and the Pat Summit and Governor suites
- Seated ceremony capacity for up to 50 guests
- Both indoor and outdoor space, plus meeting and banquet space for receptions
- In-house catering provided by the hotel
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- TYS · about 25 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into TYS.
- Direct line
- (865) 232-1800
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can be seated for the ceremony?+
The venue accommodates up to 50 seated guests for a ceremony.
Can we hold the ceremony outside?+
Yes, the hotel offers both indoor and outdoor space, along with meeting and banquet space.
Is catering handled by the hotel?+
Yes, in-house catering is available. We estimate pricing in the range of around USD 95 to 185 per head.
Where can guests stay, and how large are the rooms?+
There are 82 rooms on site, including King Rooms, a Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Executive Rooms and Panoramic and one-bedroom suites. Some options, such as the Executive King King and the Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, take up to six guests.
Which airport should we fly into?+
The nearest airport is Knoxville (TYS), and we estimate the transfer takes around 25 minutes.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about pricing and availability for the month you have in mind. You do not need a fixed date.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Ceremony, seated: 50 guests
“Yes. The Tennessean offers the Governor’s Suite for intimate ceremonies and receptions of up to 50 guests.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 82 rooms
“With 82 luxury guest rooms and suites, out-of-town event guests can stay, dine, and celebrate all under one roof.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 12 listed
“King Room - Disability Access”
Read the source for room typesIn-house catering: Yes
“Yes, The Tennessean’s in-house culinary team offers seasonal menus of locally sourced East Tennessee ingredients.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“Yes, The Drawing Room serves delicious seasonal menus and craft cocktails, with room service also available.”
Read the source for bar on sitePets: Yes
“Yes, we are a pet-friendly hotel!”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“Valet is $20 and will be applied to your room rate.”
Read the source for parkingGuest transport: Yes
“The Urban Amenities Fee includes property-wide high-speed internet access (in both public and private spaces), unlimited local and toll-free calls, fitness room access, executive black car service within a 3-mile radius, executive cart service to nearby destinations, Tennessean Tuck-In Rituals, access to our exclusive bedside reading program, and daily turndown service.”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“The Tennessean offers four distinct event spaces in the heart of downtown Knoxville: the Executive Boardroom for private corporate meetings of up to 16, The Drawing Room for relaxed gatherings of up to 50, the Iris Room with its outdoor patio and World’s Fair Park views, and the Governor’s Suite, ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies, receptions, and exclusive celebrations.”
Read the source for reception indoorsIndoors or out: Both
“Filled with natural light, topped with elegant ceiling tiles, and complemented by an intimate outdoor patio for a seamless indoor-outdoor venue, the Iris Room is blank slate for whatever your event calls for.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, restored, elegant
“In downtown Knoxville, a reimagined landmark has been thoughtfully transformed floor by floor.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: No
“No, there is no swimming pool at The Tennessean.”
Read the source for swimming poolCoordinator on the day: Yes
“From intimate ceremonies to exclusive receptions, weddings at The Tennessean are deeply personal, with custom menus, expert event planners, and thoughtful packages to craft your vision.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day