This “boutique” hotel is very quaint and has individually appointed rooms in one of the historic buildings of Chattanooga. The staff is wonderful, always going above and beyond expectations, from freshly baked cookies upon arrival to making wine available upon request in the evenings! Wake up to a Stone Fort breakfast that may include fresh fruit, pastries or eggs. As an event planner with a company located about 45 minutes away, I use the Stone Fort Inn for many of our clients and colleagues visiting from across the nation. Once the group arrives at our office, they have only raves for the Stone Fort and request to stay there whenever they return to visit us. Everyone visiting the Chattanooga area should stay at least one night in the Stone Fort - it’s very close to the art district, the riverfront, aquarium, spa, baseball, restaurants, clubs and most anything else of interest. Don’t forget to meet Ms. Edie while you are there - she is awesome! Did I mention that you can have arranged a drawn bath with rose petals - so romantic.

Now, there we were, wandering about Chatt (two “t”s or one?)anooga, knowing nothing. We turned a corner and saw before our very eyes a little hotel, The Stone Fort Inn, made (right on!) out of stones from an old Fort! We peered through the window, and were met by the bright and smiling face of Joy Patton, holding down the front desk. We were hopelessly entrapped. We marched in, were warmly met, glanced about and saw that here was comfort and good taste, and a slightly shabby elegance with just a touch of deshabille (accent). Look! A pool table too. ( I am learning to play pool.) Flowers and paintings, not to leave out a selection of wines and cheeses in the music room to refresh the weary traveller I marched about further, admiring the old stone walls, and real books that people would actually read in a real library! But there is more. A piano, lovely and gracefully antique. (I am learning to play the piano) I knocked off a Chopin “Nocturne” or two, delighting in the fact that the piano was hopelessly out of tune, but all the keys worked. So what? It is the thought that counts. Our rooms were as pleasantly appointed as the rest of the Inn, and I do not want to tell you how fabulous was the complimentary breakfast the next morning. But Alas! Joy was gone by then! We missed her. Next time, and soon, I will be driving all the way up there from Monticello, Florida for no other reason that to take my wife for a longish week-end. Never mind “Lookout Mountain” and the famous “Ruby Falls.” Of course, when we come again we will be hoping that Joy will be there! Listen, traveller, you cannot go wrong at this place! I have, after all, been here and there, and know what I am talking about. Now I must run off and practice Chopin’s “Fantaisie-Impromptu.” charles m

My wife and I got married on January 3 and as she has children had made no plans for the evening.  When a friend offered at the wedding to keep the boys, we were delighted but unsure what we could do on such short notice.  Based on the pictures and great music on your website, we decided to give you a call.  I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was amazed. Our room, No.21, was beautiful.  The tub and fireplace provided a very romantic atmosphere.  The staff was friendly and breakfast was wonderful. I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay.  I hope we can join you again soon.

Sincerely

James and Bylinda Bell

Lobby Mantel

Mantel in one of the rooms

Parlour Tree - Stunning

Main Staircase

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

I thought it would be nice for you to see how we have decorated the inn for the Holidays.  We do lots of Christmas parties so we keep the place looking super special.  Let us know, we would love to do a fabulous party for your office or family.  You will have to stop in one day and check us out to enjoy the full splendor of the antique collections - all dressed up very festively.  Come by, check us out, maybe grab some tickets for “A Tuna Christmas” while you are here.  The food and show are both sensational.

Can I please have everyone’s attention - I would like to tell you about our fabulous dinner theater - in December, we are doing a great (and hysterical) production, A Tuna Christmas.  It is the wonderful follow up to Greater Tuna which we performed last month.  For those of you unfamiliar with the show, let me give you a brief synopsis.

Dinner theater guests - opening night

It’s Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas.  Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Whellis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities including hot competition in the annual lawn display contest.  In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lepsey’s production of “A Christmas Carol” is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills.  Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from Greater Tuna and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun.

Audiences who have and who have not seen Greater Tuna will enjoy this laugh filled evening and of course the food is incredible!

Tickets are $57.88 each (includes tax and gratuity) which includes gourmet dinner, a complimentary glass of wine and of course the funniest show you have seen in a long time.  Come join us for what may become your favorite holiday memory.  Call the inn for reservations ………… 423-267-7866, ext.1, and to hear the dinner selections.

Show dates are Dec. 12, 13, 19, 20 and possibly New Year’s Eve.

Call right away to reserve a great seat!

One GOOFY character

What a great idea - office Christmas party!

Enjoying the fabulous food!

I wanted to express my appreciation to the owners and employees of the Stone Fort Inn.  I stayed with you on a Wednesday evening while working two days at the Federal Courthouse.  I was made to feel very comfortable in your facility and even had the feeling of being a guest in a good friend’s home.  Thank you for assisting me with getting dinner delivery on Wednesday evening.  I was exhausted after a long day at the office doing inventory, and I definitely didn’t have the energy to go looking for a place for dinner.  Having the room delivery was great because I was able to put on my lounge clothes, relax in the comfy bed and enjoy my dinner while watching tv.  I also very much enjoyed the wonderful, pick-me-up breakfast, the kind and friendly service, and your kindness of even providing me an umbrella to get me to the courthouse without getting wet.  You all were really great.   If I have an occasion for over-night travel to Chattanooga again, I will definitely plan to stay with you again.

Thanks again,   Janet J.