Mayor's Mansion Inn Reopens Restaurant

  • Saturday, February 1, 2003
  • Nicky Bowman
Mayor's Mansion is near UTC. Click to enlarge.
Mayor's Mansion is near UTC. Click to enlarge.

Your dinner at the Mayor's Mansion Inn may start with a Hearts of Palm or its own 1889 salad. Then you may be pleased with Lobster Ravioli or a Porcini Mushroom Risotto. The main course is not to be missed with a grilled Salmon served with a Mustard Cream Sauce or Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice Pilaf Stuffing. Your dessert is a welcome finish with homemade Cannoli or a Coconut Cloud cake with Lemon Curd filling.

In any case, the Mayor's Mansion Inn looks to make its guests' dining experience as unforgettable as its surroundings.

In the grand tradition of their historic Bed & Breakfast Inn, owners
Gene & Carmen Fenn Drake open the Mansion's Inn restaurant every Friday and Saturday night starting at 6:30 p.m. by reservation only.

Executive Chef Mark Lawrence will offer a three-course preset menu on Friday night and a four-course menu on Saturday nights. Prices for this fine dining experience will range from $19-$45 per person for the
three & four-course menu options.

"We want to provide a dining experience for our guests that pays tribute to this historic mansion and its time period," states Carmen Fenn Drake, owner of the Mayor's Mansion Inn & Restaurant.

The Mayor's Mansion Inn was built in 1889 by former Chattanooga Mayor Edmond Watkins. This 13,000 square-foot mansion boasts seven rooms and four suites all with private baths. Guests to the Inn are served an
elegant complimentary breakfast in the Tiffany Dining Room.

Those looking to relax may find solitude in the Mayor's Library and the Fort Wood Ballroom is perfect for any corporate event or wedding reception.

Nestled in the Fort Wood Historic District, the Inn is conveniently
located to all of Chattanooga's Downtown attractions including the
Historic Art District, the Tennessee River and the Tennessee Aquarium.
Guests can enjoy a peaceful stay while taking in all the sights the
beautiful and scenic city of Chattanooga has to offer.

At the Mayor's Mansion Inn, the staff looks forward to making your stay as unforgettable as your surroundings.

To contact the Inn or make reservations call
423-265-5000.

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