New hotels in Knoxville are developing to keep up with demand from visitors, leading to the growth of downtown. Knoxville is a unique city with experiences for every type of visitor, including University of Tennessee sports, theater shows, conventions, top quality restaurants and shops all within walking distance of each other. The diversity of visitors leads to a need for diversity in hotel stays. Hotel Cleo is Knoxville’s newest boutique hotel on Gay Street offering unique luxury stays and was developed by partners Jim Turner and Oliver Smith of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company.
