About Us

Mark and Sharon Oldham, founders of Oldham Hospitality in 2014, have deep roots in Tennessee and Virginia. They met at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and married in 1984. Mark, a native Nashvillian, and Sharon, originally from Dublin, VA, settled in Nashville in 1988 where they raised their family.

Their entrepreneurial journey began in 1986 when they co-founded U.S. Hospitality Corp (USHC), with Mark serving as CEO and President until 2008. USHC became a leading publisher of in-room Guest Directories across the USA, Canada, and the Caribbean. In 2005, Mark transitioned to Uniguest Inc., focusing on hotel lobby services like Business Centers and Boarding Pass Stations, propelling Uniguest to global success.

After selling Uniguest in 2013, Mark and Sharon turned their attention to boutique hotels and farm-to-table dining. They owned the StoneFort Inn and TerraMae Appalachian Bistro in Chattanooga from 2011 to 2015 before acquiring Dancing Bear Lodge and Appalachian Bistro, followed by Apple Valley Mountain Village. Their dedication to quality hospitality has garnered acclaim, including Trip Advisor’s recognition of Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro as one of America’s top 25 Most Romantic Restaurants in 2019.

Today, all of these ventures are part of Oldham Hospitality, showcasing their passion for distinctive accommodations and dining experiences in Tennessee.