Woodsy Welcome: Check Out This Hidden Gem in Maryville, TN
The RT Lodge in Maryville offers guests a rustic elegance and delectable dining in Blount County.
Maryville, TN, exudes a captivating small-town charm, but it doesn’t stop there; it boasts more remarkable assets than your average small city. Chief among them is its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited in the nation.
Hidden in plain sight, the RT Lodge, a classic hotel and retreat, nestles beside the idyllic Maryville College campus. Situated in the heart of the Maryville Woods, the lodge in Maryville embodies rustic elegance without pretension, except when it comes to its top-tier dining.
Its 60 guest rooms and lounges are adorned with finely crafted furniture and an eclectic array of lighting fixtures. Throughout, a woodsy, upland sporting theme prevails. Stylish lamps featuring poised hunting dogs, wall décor adorned with mounted game birds and vibrant landscape paintings add character.
In the guest quarters of this quaint lodge in Maryville, you’ll find striking, sturdy Scottish plaid carpeting, while the main building boasts richly grained hardwood floors. As one guest aptly put it, “This isn’t an imitation of a lodge; it is a genuine lodge – a warm, welcoming one.”
Once a training center for Ruby Tuesday restaurant chain executives (hence the RT initials), the lodge has evolved into a sister property of the renowned Blackberry Farm luxury hotel and resort.
The lodge’s grounds seamlessly blend stone pathways with native plants, flowering shrubs and an abundance of trees. All of this harmonizes with its location in the 140-acre Maryville Woods, managed for the enjoyment and education of the Maryville College community.
While affordability and small-town charm define the communities of Blount County, the RT Lodge in Maryville stands as a hidden gem, offering locals and visitors the option of a mildly indulgent big-city dining experience or a tranquil weekend retreat.
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