Two new hotel acquisitions will add to its existing portfolio of seven hotels and nine restaurants, including a new boutique hotel within the historic Andrew Johnson building in Knoxville, TN, which is expected to open in late 2026.
“Oliver Hospitality is experiencing a season of rapid growth and development, and we expect to double our portfolio within the next two years,” said Chett Abramson, president, Oliver Hospitality. “We are eager to bring Oliver Hospitality to new cities across the country to deliver a distinct, curated experience rooted in a sense of place for communities and travelers unlike anything else.”
The Andrew Johnson building is returning to its hospitality roots with Hotel Americana, a soon-to-open boutique hotel. The 1929 building, originally the tallest structure in Knoxville, has served various roles through the years and will now once again anchor downtown’s revival upon its restoration as a hotel in early 2026.
MHM, which specializes in historic preservation projects, is the architect of record and envisions that the hotel will act as a catalyst for the south end of Gay Street, connecting downtown Knoxville with emerging South Waterfront developments. The modernized hotel will celebrate its past in atmosphere and amenities through historic preservation efforts and an intentionally curated guest experience. Upon opening, the 192-room property will feature a signature restaurant; rooftop bar and lounge; meeting and event spaces; and a theater intended as a performative space to pay homage to its past popularity as a venue for live music.
As part of its branded portfolio, the new 156-room Doubletree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview, which opened in October 2024 in the hometown of Oliver Hospitality Managing Partner Philip Welker, is just the beginning of the revitalization of Riverview Square in Clarksville, TN, which the hotel anchors. The company is leading the development of the vibrant outdoor shopping, dining and social district with more than 45,000 sq. ft. of retail, expected to be fully open and operational by early 2026.
The company is also expanding north to Detroit, Managing Partner Ethan Orley’s hometown, to manage and oversee a historic building hotel conversion. The building will experience a full renovation and open as a new boutique hotel bringing more than 100 guestrooms, signature restaurant, cocktail bar and rooftop experience to downtown Detroit in 2027.
The company is also in the final stages of solidifying other development and third-party management projects in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
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