The property had been in the Noel family since 1854, at which time a huge spring flowed, furnishing most of the water for residents living along the Cumberland River. The 12-story, 250-room hotel was built by John and Oscar Noel. It was designed by Marr, Holman Architects with Nicholson Company as general contractors. The hotel opened on 6 January 1930 it was considered a luxury hotel and over the years was host to local residents such as the “Kaffee Klatsch” where businessmen gathered to share coffee and business as well as for celebrity guests, included Eleanor Roosevelt, Babe Ruth, Roy Rogers and Jayne Mansfield.
