Tanasi Lodge

"Tanasi," the Cherokee word believed to be the origin of "Tennessee," means "the gathering place." True to its name, this 7,500 sq ft lodge was built for family reunions, corporate retreats, weddings and big group getaways. Three spacious levels, nearly 360-degree views of Wears Valley, and both sunrise and sunset from the property.

Upper Level (Third Floor)

• 4 king bedrooms sharing 2 Jack-and-Jill bathrooms with jetted tubs (each bath serves two bedrooms)
• The dreamcatcher bedroom: a king with floor-to-ceiling windows and astounding mountain views
• Floor-to-ceiling windows across the level, with Chilhowee Mountain and sunset views
• Landing sitting area and an expansive balcony with lounge seating, plus a queen sleeper sofa

Main Level (Second Floor)

• 4 king suites, each with its own private bathroom with jetted tub
• Suites look out to Mt. Le Conte, Cove Mountain or the sunset over Chilhowee Mountain, several with balcony doors
• Great room with a stacked-stone wood-burning fireplace, Roku TV and mountain views front and back
• Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite counters, a big island, separate bar sink and ice maker
• Dining for 16 (12 at the table plus 4 at the island)

Lower Level (Ground Floor)

• Private movie theater: 13 seats under a starry-sky ceiling. Movie tickets free for guests.
• Media and game room with a 75" 4K Smart TV, satellite service, soundbar and Xbox Series X with Ultimate Game Pass
• Pool table, commercial air hockey and two arcade machines
• Second kitchen with island seating
• Living area with a queen sleeper sofa
• Dolly's Room with a queen bed
• Bunk room with two full-over-queen bunk beds and satellite TV
• 2 full bathrooms with tub/shower combos
• Laundry room with four high-end washer/dryer units

Outdoors

SLEEPING: 10 bedrooms (8 kings, 1 queen, 1 bunk room), 2 queen sleeper sofas and 8 full bathrooms for up to 30 guests.

• Hot tub on the deck between the ground level and the main floor, with valley and mountain views
• Two grills on the ground level in the backyard, propane provided
• Fire pit with wood provided, made for s'mores and stargazing
• Porches and balconies on every level, plus a terrace with bistro tables
• Free access to the Honeysuckle Meadows community pool (seasonal, about 2 miles away)
• Free EV charging with an on-site Tesla Wall Connector (non-Tesla EVs bring a J1772 adapter)

Weddings & Events

Say "I do" with the Smoky Mountains as your backdrop. Tanasi hosts ceremonies and receptions with seating for up to 75 guests, with porches for portraits, a Great Room for long family-style dinners and a gourmet kitchen with room for your caterer. You bring the decorations and catering; we provide the mountaintop setting. Event parking fits 10 to 15 cars depending on vehicle size.

All Year

Oversized Christmas trees at Christmastime and fall decor for Thanksgiving. Ski and snow tube at Ober Mountain in winter, hike and fish in spring, go tubing in Townsend in summer and chase fall color in autumn.

Location

Perched atop Hatcher Mountain in Wears Valley (Sevierville), about 7 miles to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Townsend, and 3 miles to the quiet back entrance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dollywood, Splash Country, shopping and dining are minutes away.