Experience Knoxville’s Maker City Spirit at The Tennessean

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Set between World’s Fair Park and the Tennessee River, The Tennessean Hotel offers a refined urban retreat just steps from downtown Knoxville’s thriving arts, music, and culinary scene. The boutique property blends elevated design inspired by East Tennessee’s landscape with thoughtful touches rooted in Southern hospitality.

Inside, spaces like Maker Exchange, The Drawing Room, and the Tavern celebrate Knoxville’s creative spirit, connecting guests to the city’s vibrant “Maker City” culture through art, craftsmanship, and locally inspired dining.

In this week’s Destination of the Week, we speak with Paul Jordan, Area General Manager of The Tennessean Hotel, about the property’s deep connection to Knoxville’s culture, the rise of the city as a travel destination, and how personalized hospitality shapes the guest experience.

By CB.