Hotel Hartness to host Garden & Gun’s Taste of Tennessee dinner
August 25, 2026
Bringing Southern Culinary Traditions to Greenville
Hotel Hartness will welcome Garden & Gun for its fifth annual Taste of Tennessee dinner on Thursday, September 10, bringing the culinary traditions, seasonal flavors, and spirit of East Tennessee to Greenville for an exclusive evening at Patterson Kitchen + Bar.
Presented by Visit Sevierville, Taste of Tennessee celebrates the food, culture, and hospitality of the Smoky Mountains through an evening of cocktails, spirits, and a multi-course dinner. The experience will feature a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres and Tennessee spirits, followed by a dinner showcasing the distinctive flavors and traditions of East Tennessee.
“We are honored to welcome Garden & Gun to Hotel Hartness for Taste of Tennessee, an experience that celebrates the food, culture, and hospitality that make the South so distinctive,” said Michael Bonasia, Director of Sales & Marketing for Hotel Hartness. “Having Garden & Gun choose Hotel Hartness as the Greenville setting for this event is a tremendous honor and speaks to the reputation we have worked to build as a destination for exceptional experiences. We look forward to welcoming guests for an evening that embodies the spirit of Southern hospitality and the thoughtful, personalized experiences that define Hartness Hospitality.”
The opportunity to host Garden & Gun’s Taste of Tennessee further establishes Hotel Hartness as a premier destination for elevated culinary experiences, special events, and gatherings throughout the Southeast. The event brings together two brands with a shared appreciation for Southern culture, hospitality, and a strong sense of place.
“Hosting Garden & Gun’s Taste of Tennessee is a wonderful opportunity to bring together exceptional food, meaningful experiences, and the traditions of Southern hospitality that are at the heart of Hotel Hartness,” said Glen Williams, General Manager of Hotel Hartness. “We are proud to welcome Garden & Gun and look forward to creating a memorable evening that reflects the elevated standards and personalized hospitality our guests have come to expect from Hotel Hartness.”
The evening will feature chefs David Rule of The Appalachian and Carter Alexander of Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant, showcasing the flavors and traditions of East Tennessee through a curated multi-course dinner. Guests will also enjoy spirits from Mountain Cut Distillery.
Since opening in 2023, Hotel Hartness has established itself as one of the Southeast’s premier hospitality destinations, earning recognition for its distinctive blend of luxury accommodations, thoughtful design, and personalized service.
Taste of Tennessee will take place Thursday, September 10, at 6 p.m. at Patterson Kitchen + Bar at Hotel Hartness. Tickets are $200 per person and include the evening’s cocktail hour, spirits, and multi-course dinner.
Tickets are available at https://gardenandgun.com/event/taste-of-tennessee
For more information about Hotel Hartness, visit hotelhartness.com or follow along on social media.
ABOUT HOTEL HARTNESS
Hotel Hartness, nestled within the award‑winning Hartness community, features 73 beautifully appointed guest rooms, an executive conference center, waterside dining, and a serene luxury spa. Conveniently positioned along South Highway 14 between Pelham and Woodruff Roads, the hotel sits on Greenville’s growing urban edge, just minutes from the I‑85 corridor—only ten miles from downtown and five miles from GSP Airport.
For more information, visit www.hotelhartness.com.
