Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Question: In which Tennessee city was the first Holiday Inn opened in 1952?

Answer: After World War II, roadside lodging options were mostly limited to independently owned motels with varying standards and rates. Entrepreneur Kemmons Wilson opened the first Holiday Inn in Memphis starting in 1952. His locations offered consistent, quality service and amenities at family-friendly prices. Within a few years, Wilson’s Holiday Inns had revolutionized industry standards and become the nation’s largest lodging chain.