The Tennessean Hotel

About The Tennessean Hotel

The Tennessean Hotel is in downtown Knoxville beside World’s Fair Park, overlooking the Tennessee River. It offers several event settings, including a suite used for intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions, a windowed room connected to an outdoor patio, and gathering spaces with views of the park and Sunsphere. Wedding planning support, event packages, custom menus and in-house catering are offered. The hotel also has guest rooms and suites for event guests.

The facts

Guests

16–80 guests

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Kind of place

Hotel

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
• Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach The Tennessean Hotel

• Website: thetennesseanhotel.com
• Phone: (865) 232-1800
• Address: 531 Henley St

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