Jan. 19, 2021

42: Committed to Community: A Conversation with Dee Patel of the Hermitage Hotel

42: Committed to Community: A Conversation with Dee Patel of the Hermitage Hotel
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42: Committed to Community: A Conversation with Dee Patel of the Hermitage Hotel

Tracy chats with Dee Patel, managing director of the Hermitage Hotel

Running a 110-year-old luxury hotel —Tennessee’s Only Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel — is no small task, let alone during a global pandemic. 

Tracy chats with Dee Patel, managing director of the Hermitage Hotel to get her insights as a trailblazer in the industry and how she’s successfully navigated the tumultuousness of 2020, including maintaining the hotel’s commitment to taking care of the local community.

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Dee Patel

Managing Director, The Hermitage Hotel

Dee Patel is Managing Director of The Hermitage Hotel, where she is responsible for running all aspects of the company and guiding the strategic direction of the property, Nashville’s iconic gathering place. This includes two new restaurants, a culinary collaboration with internationally renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and a multi-year restoration and redesign, which was unveiled in 2022. In addition to her responsibilities at The Hermitage Hotel, she oversees the management of various related real estate entities.