The Donoho Hotel, a historic Tennessee destination, destroyed in fire

RED BOILING SPRINGS, Tenn. (WTVF) — A century-old landmark that hosted weddings, family reunions and even presidential stays was reduced to rubble Tuesday morning when a fire consumed the historic Donoho Hotel in Red Boiling Springs.

Three people, including owner John Cook, escaped unharmed from the blaze that began around 7am, however, Cook's cat died in the fire.

"This is a devastating loss for our community," said Jeffery Maynard, chief of the Red Boiling Springs Police Department. "The Donoho Hotel has been a landmark in our city's history, and we understand how deeply this impacts our residents and visitors."

Firefighters from Red Boiling Springs, Lafayette and Willette fire departments responded to reports of visible smoke and flames coming from the structure.

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