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Rockbridge Opens Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Rockbridge announces the opening of the Marriott Knoxville Downtown, located at the iconic World's Fair Park. The 302-room, full-service hotel has undergone an expansive renovation that touched nearly every aspect of the property. Also unveiling is the Maker Exchange - a gathering space, artistic showcase and culinary scene designed to highlight and embrace Knoxville's creative maker community. Rockbridge, also owners of the neighboring Tennessean Hotel, led the revitalization of this destination that was originally built for the 1982 World's Fair.

Marriott
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Appointment

Shannon Williams has been appointed as Executive Chef at Holston House Nashville

Holston House, a 191-room boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Nashville, Tenn., announced today the appointment of Shannon Williams as its new executive chef. The 16-year industry veteran joins the Holston House team with a focus on incorporating her specialty southern cuisine infused with modern touches into Holston House's renowned weekend brunch service and throughout the hotel's signature restaurant, TENN, fare.

Hyatt
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Development Pipeline

Dreamscape Companies and Meritage Group Acquire New Construction Nashville Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown

A joint-venture between affiliates of Dreamscape Companies and Meritage Group LP completed the acquisition of the Nashville Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown, a newly constructed hotel situated in the heart of Downtown Nashville in the city's vibrant SoBro (South of Broadway) neighborhood. This purchase marks Dreamscape's second hospitality transaction in the city in 2021, having acquired The Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown in June. The purchase of this 230-room hotel underscores Dreamscape's commitment to expanding its presence in the Nashville market, as well as identifying prime growth opportunities in key regional areas across the country.

Holiday Inn
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Development Rebranding

WhyHotel Launches Newest Hospitality Living Property in Nashville

WhyHotel, a hospitality platform and operator, today announced that it has acquired The Cadence, a Nashville property located at 1600 McGavock Street. With the acquisition, WhyHotel will launch its first Hospitality Living property in the city - The Cadence, Operated by WhyHotel. In partnership with Gaw Capital USA, this location joins the growing list of properties under WhyHotel's Hospitality Living umbrella, which blurs the lines of home and hospitality by providing guests with the comforts of a home-like space, blended with the convenience of a traditional hotel experience. With both long-term and nightly stays available, The Cadence, Operated by WhyHotel is welcoming long-term guests this November, and will welcome transient guests in January 2022.

WhyHotel
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Charly Houegban has been appointed as Executive Chef at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Charly Houegban to Executive Chef. In his new role, Chef Houegban will spearhead all culinary aspects of the beloved Nashville enclave. This includes menu development and implementation for three dining outlets, all banquet functions and curated hotel culinary programming.Chef will be responsible for developing menus and culinary points of view for Mason's Restaurant and Mason Bar, serving southern-inspired fare; POD Market for quick meal and local favorites; in-room dining and banquets held in the hotel's 24,000 square feet of function space. Using his love of sustainable ingredients and local flavors, Chef will create innovative and soulfully inspired menus for holiday brunches, social events, private chef tastings and corporate meetings, among other bespoke experiences.Born in Strasbourg, France, Chef Houegban graduated from the University of Vincennes in France and sharpened his skills at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and Los Angeles. With a career rooted in luxury hospitality, Chef has held positions in the kitchens of the Four Seasons in Beverly Hil ls, London, Hong Kong and Singapore, in addition to roles at the Renaissance Hotel in Palm Springs and other notable hotel brands.This October, Chef Houegban was inducted into La Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs USA. As the oldest and largest food and wine society in the world, the US chapter is now in its 60th year with 6,000 members attending exclusive dining experiences around the country. The induction and gala event was held at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, with Chef presiding over the seven course dinner with wine pairings for 96 distinguished guests.A former Olympian who participated in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Chef Houegban regularly lends his culinary talents to charitable organizations including Make-A-Wish, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and The Alzheimer's Foundation. He enjoys bike riding in his spare time and going to the gym with his wife, as well as creating new recipes at home with his children.

Loews
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Sean Foley has been appointed as Executive Chef at Union Station Nashville Yards

The Union Station Nashville Yards, part of Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International's collection of independent hotels hand-selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspectives on design and hospitality, today announced Chef Sean Foley as its new Executive Chef responsible for overseeing the hotel's growing portfolio of restaurant andcatering services.

Marriott
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Diego Fernandez has been appointed as Executive Chef at Noelle Nashville

Noelle Nashville today announced the appointment of Executive Chef Diego Fernandez to its culinary leadership team. Bringing nearly two decades of culinary experience to his role, Fernandez is responsible for the concepting and execution for dining menus at the storied property's various food and beverage outlets as well as catering for meetings, groups and events and in-room dining.

Makeready
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Development Opening

W Hotels Unveils W Nashville

There's a new stage rising in Music City. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today announces the opening of W Nashville. Nestled in the vibrant and diverse Gulch neighborhood, the 14-story, mirrored tower offers unparalleled, voyeuristic views of the hotel's social spaces, creating a destination within a destination where global guests will be immersed in a locally-charged cultural scene. Adding a new, remastered verse to the W brand's luxury songbook, W Nashville was designed from the outside in, with six street level entrances that offer unparalleled access to hotel guests and locals alike. In other words, W Nashville isn't just in the neighborhood, it is part of it.

W Hotels
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Colby Mitchell has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Holston House Nashville

Holston House appointed Colby Mitchell as the Director of Food & Beverage. In this role, Mitchell leads the culinary teams at the boutique hotel's signature restaurant TENN, historically-inspired cocktail bar Bar TENN and rooftop bar TENN on Top to create memorable and innovative culinary experiences for the hotel's guests and Nashville locals. With over 13 years of culinary experience, Mitchell brings an international perspective to his position at Holston House. Before joining the team, Mitchell worked around the world with international brands, including Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La and Marriott in properties in Dubai, the Philippines and China. He received his Bachelor of Science in International Hotel and Tourism Management from Johnson & Wales University.

Hyatt
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Jeff Gillick has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Holston House Nashville

As Director of Sales & Marketing, Gillick is responsible for orchestrating strategic sales and marketing efforts of the hotel, while driving strong sales with a focus on leisure and small groups. An industry veteran, Gillick brings more than two decades of hospitality experience to the leadership team. Prior to joining Holston House, Gillick served as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Bobby Hotel Nashville, where he oversaw the hotel's sales and marketing efforts since its 2018 opening. Additionally, Gillick served in sales and marketing roles with Langham Huntington Pasadena, Santa Barbara's Bacara Resort and Spa and The Boulders Resort in Carefree, Arizona. Gillick received his Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Hyatt
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Richard Poskanzer has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel And Private Residences Nashville

Four Seasons announces the appointment of Richard Poskanzer as General Manager of the new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville. In this pre-opening stage, Poskanzer will oversee the development of all Hotel amenities and experiences as he assembles the team who will welcome guests beginning in early 2022. In addition, he will oversee the service of 143 Four Seasons Private Residences, which are also scheduled for occupancy beginning in early 2022.

Four Seasons
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Pilar Ortiz has been appointed as Director of People and Culture at The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville

The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pilar Ortiz as director of people and culture. With experience at globally recognized establishments across the world, the hospitality industry veteran reinforce the new hotel as the premier luxury destination in Nashville.

Marriott
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Kalyana Krishnamoorthy has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville

The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kalyana Krishnamoorthy as director of food and beverage. With experience at globally recognized establishments across the world, the hospitality industry veteran reinforce the new hotel as the premier luxury destination in Nashville.

Marriott
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Development Renovation

Wellengood Partners Completes Design Refresh For The Westin Memphis Beale Street

Wellengood Partners, the premier collaborator and ally for developing, operating, and marketing hospitality venues across the country, is proud to announce the completion of a $5 million design refresh at The Westin Memphis Beale Street. From arrival through checkout, guests can experience a space reimagine with contemporary elegance and subtle hints of Memphis style in both private and shared spaces.

Westin
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Development Reopening

Aparium Hotel Group officially reopens The #1 Hotel in the South

The soulful city of Memphis welcomed back its coveted hot spot for both locals and visitors alike, the Hu. Hotel on August 19. Standing gracefully on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River with unbeatable rooftop views of the city skyline, the refreshed 110-room hotel that is part of the Aparium Hotel Group portfolio reopened its doors with two newly revitalized F&B concepts that speak directly to the city's culture featuring great music, food, art and plenty of Southern hospitality.

Aparium Hotel Group
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Tammy Viktora has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Radisson Hotel Memphis University

Commonwealth Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Tammy Viktora to the role of director of sales and marketing of The Radisson Hotel Memphis University. Ms. Viktora brings over 15 years of hospitality experience to his new role having previously served as the general manager of the Hampton Inn by Hilton.

Commonwealth Hotels, LLC
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Development Reopening

Hutton Hotel Announces Grand Reopening With Urban Farmer Steakhouse

Nashville's original boutique hotel, Hutton Hotel announced today its grand reopening this fall, welcoming Urban Farmer Steakhouse to their offerings. This October, the new Urban Farmer location will open in Hutton Hotel in Nashville's popular Midtown neighborhood. Urban Farmer Nashville joins locations in Denver, Portland, Cleveland and Philadelphia, and is the first Urban Farmer restaurant in the Southeast. The modern steakhouse is known for its shared values and craveable, soulful food, served thoughtfully in a down-to-earth setting.

Tribute Portfolio
Nashville, Tennessee, United States