Top Tennessee Luncheon Event Spaces

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Choosing your luncheon venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect event space in Tennessee. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Tennessee event space has never been easier.

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  • The Emporium, an event space at The Emporium

    The Emporium

    100 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
    • Spaces for 150-300 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Historic Space
    • 1 Art Gallery

    The Emporium is Knoxville's first true arts center, occupying a historic 1890s building in the heart of downtown's Arts District on Gay Street, close to the Old City. The space retains its original wood beams, brick walls, and 18-foot ceilings, with large glass windows that fill the rooms with natural light. A nonprofit rental venue and active exhibition space, The Emporium showcases local and regional artists year-round through changing gallery exhibitions, so events here unfold alongside rotating art shows. The flexible, two-level space accommodates up to 150 guests for seated receptions and 300 guests for standing receptions when both levels are combined; for a ceremony and reception held together, the venue works best for 125 guests or fewer. It's available to individuals, nonprofits, and other organizations for dinners, receptions, fundraisers, and wedding ceremonies. Renters can bring in caterers and vendors of their choosing, and the building offers ample electrical outlets to support a band, DJ, photo booth, and event lighting. Downtown parking is plentiful nearby, and renting the space directly supports Knoxville's art community.

  • Unseen New World & Plaza, an event space at Nashville Zoo

    Nashville Zoo

    3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211, USA
    • Spaces for 50-350 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 8 Outdoor Spaces
    • 9 Total Spaces

    Nashville Zoo at Grassmere sits on the historic Grassmere property in South Nashville, a former farm dating to 1810 that the Zoo has managed since 1996. The grounds combine wildlife habitats with the restored Grassmere Historic Home and Historic Farm, giving events a backdrop that mixes exotic animals with genuine Nashville history. The Zoo hosts private events after closing hours as well as daytime gatherings, with venues ranging from the covered, tented Jungle Terrace Pavilion to intimate animal-adjacent spots like Botswana Overlook, Expedition Peru, and Flamingo Lagoon. Couples can also hold micro-weddings and rehearsal dinners on the lawn at the Grassmere Historic Home, with its 1810 farmhouse as a backdrop. Taste of the Wild Catering serves as the Zoo's exclusive on-site caterer, offering customizable menus for weddings, corporate picnics, and receptions, and add-ons like animal meet-and-greets and carousel rides give hosts ways to build the wildlife setting directly into their event.

  • Featured photo from Museum of Appalachia

    Museum of Appalachia

    2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716, USA
    • Spaces for 40-300 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 1 Barn
    • 1 Historic Space

    The Museum of Appalachia sits on 60 pastoral acres in Clinton, Tennessee, where founder John Rice Irwin spent half a century gathering the everyday tools, tools, and stories of Southern Appalachia into a living pioneer village. Some three dozen historic log structures, including cabins, barns, churches, and schools, stand alongside gardens and free-range farm animals behind split-rail fences, and three exhibit buildings house over 250,000 folk-art, musical, and textile artifacts. The Museum became a Smithsonian Affiliate in 2007. That rolling, historic backdrop makes the grounds a distinctive setting for weddings and private events. Couples can choose from several outdoor ceremony and reception sites, among them the Grist Mill Field, the Cantilever Barn Field, and the Hall of Fame Lawn, or move indoors to a barn-style reception hall with a full-prep kitchen and antique serving bars. For smaller, more intimate ceremonies, the Museum's 19th century log chapel offers an authentic alternative to its larger outdoor fields. The venue also hosts corporate meetings, trade shows, and group outings against the same rustic backdrop.

  • Gazebo Ceremony, an event space at Above the Mist Gazebo Ceremonies

    Above the Mist Gazebo Ceremonies

    Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
    • Spaces for 2 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Garden

    Above the Mist Weddings hosts Christian ceremonies across several scenic locations in the Arts & Crafts Community of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, led by Reverend Ownby and his team. Ceremonies are personalized and scripture-based unless couples prefer otherwise, run more like an intimate conversation than a formal sermon, and are built around each couple's own story. Among its ceremony settings is a wooden gazebo surrounded by seasonal flowers and greenery, with a waterfall on the grounds — an intimate spot designed for couples eloping or marrying without a guest list to manage. Gazebo ceremony packages include a minister and can be paired with a photographer for an online gallery and printed photos. Above the Mist also offers Mountain View, Event Center, Riverside, and Vineyard & Barn ceremony locations, with packages that scale from couple-only elopements to full receptions for larger guest counts. The company was named Best of 2014 in Gatlinburg by the Gatlinburg Awards Program.

  • Featured photo from Hard Rock Cafe Nashville

    Hard Rock Cafe Nashville

    100 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
    • Spaces for 30-400 Guests
    • 6 Event Spaces
    • 5 Restaurants
    • 6 Total Spaces

    Hard Rock Cafe Nashville sits at the lower end of Broadway, the busiest strip in Music City, marked by its landmark neon guitar sign and set against the downtown skyline near the Cumberland River. The cafe has served the neighborhood since 1994 and spans more than 12,920 square feet across two floors, including a 378-seat restaurant, an open-air terrace, a Rock Shop, and a live concert venue built for the city's live-music tradition. The venue's spaces suit a wide range of gatherings, from happy hours and casual groups to corporate events and social parties, with rooms sized for small private dinners up to full-building buyouts. Audio-visual needs can be customized in coordination with the venue's events team.

  • Full Buyout, an event space at Margaritaville Nashville

    Margaritaville Nashville

    322 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
    • Spaces for 300-700 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Restaurant

    Located on Broadway in the heart of downtown Nashville, Margaritaville Nashville offers a lively setting for corporate events, rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, fundraisers, receptions, and private parties. Set within a restored historic building, the venue features multiple private and semi-private spaces, several permanent bars, a second-floor event area, and a stage suited to live entertainment and presentations. Southern-inspired cuisine, customizable beverage service, live music, and production capabilities help shape gatherings of varying sizes and styles. With its colorful interiors and energetic Music City atmosphere, Margaritaville Nashville creates a memorable backdrop for celebrations in downtown Nashville.

  • The Hatchery, an event space at ACME Feed & Seed

    ACME Feed & Seed

    101 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
    • Spaces for 160-450 Guests
    • 3 Event Spaces
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Acme Feed and Seed occupies a Nashville landmark on Lower Broadway built in 1890, a building that spent more than fifty years as Acme Feed & Hatchery, a local farm supply store known for its Grand Ole Opry appearances, before sitting vacant and reopening in 2014 as a restaurant, live music venue, and event space. The building's history is still visible throughout, from exposed brick walls to reclaimed wood details that give the venue its character. The venue spans multiple floors, each suited to a different kind of gathering. The second floor works well for semi-private cocktail parties, launch events, and networking gatherings, with booths and lounge seating for guests. The rooftop offers views over the city for cocktail hours and casual celebrations. The largest of the spaces, The Hatchery on the third floor, is a 7,000-square-foot, one-level room with an open floor plan and views of the Cumberland River, Nissan Stadium, and Riverfront Park, suited to weddings, receptions, and concerts. Beyond its event spaces, Acme Feed and Seed offers a made-from-scratch dining menu, a selection of local craft beer, a farm store with regional products, and a live performance stage that hosts Acme Radio Live. Multi-floor rentals and full building buyouts are available for larger events.

  • Featured photo from The Aeneas Building

    The Aeneas Building

    405 E College St, Jackson, TN 38301, USA
    • Spaces for 160 Guests

    The Aeneas Building is a wedding and events venue in downtown Jackson, Tennessee, set inside a restored 1916 structure originally built as the sanctuary for Jackson's First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The building was enlarged in 1966, fell into disuse in 1998, and was restored beginning in 2003, a renovation that kept the historic architecture intact while adding modern conveniences for events. The venue offers roughly 2,900 square feet of indoor space plus an outdoor courtyard and garden, accommodating up to 216 guests. Wood floors, high ceilings, and tall windows give the ballroom its character and abundant natural light, while the adjoining garden — originally planted in 1920 with flowers brought from church members' homes and later restored along with the building — provides a quieter, outdoor setting for ceremonies or photos. The venue hosts weddings, reunions, luncheons, corporate events, and styled photo sessions. Every booking includes use of the PA sound system, high-speed internet, the caterer's facility, the garden area, free guest parking, and setup and teardown of the in-house tables and chairs. Outside vendors are welcome, and the caterer's kitchen includes food warmers, a 500-pound ice machine, and an industrial refrigerator.

  • Downstairs Gallery, an event space at Jack Robinson Gallery

    Jack Robinson Gallery

    400 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
    • Spaces for 135-250 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 2 Art Galleries

    Located in Downtown Memphis's historic South Main Arts District, the Jack Robinson Gallery is a rustic, urban event venue set against the backdrop of Jack Robinson's vintage photography. Robinson, born in Meridian, Mississippi in 1928, built a celebrated career shooting for Vogue, The New York Times, and Life before an extensive archive of his negatives — featuring subjects from Andy Warhol to Joni Mitchell — was discovered after his death. His friend Dan Oppenheimer founded the gallery to preserve and showcase that legacy, and today the space doubles as a photography exhibition and a private event venue. The gallery spans two floors and more than 2,500 square feet. The downstairs area suits smaller gatherings — ceremonies, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, and photo shoots — while the upstairs ballroom accommodates larger receptions, galas, and corporate events. Rentals include use of the gallery's tables, chairs, sound system, and moveable bar, with the vintage photographs providing a distinctive backdrop throughout.

  • Featured photo from Bluff Mountain Inn Barn Weddings

    Bluff Mountain Inn Barn Weddings

    1887 Bluff Mountain Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876, USA
    • Spaces for 50-150 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Bluff Mountain Inn is a five-acre private estate in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Bluff Mountain Weddings collection, which has hosted weddings in the area for nearly 20 years. The property is built around a full-weekend destination wedding experience, giving couples exclusive access to the entire estate rather than a single room or day. The centerpiece is the Barn, a 2,400-square-foot covered space with open-air windows on three sides and sides that roll down for weather protection, making it suited to both indoor and outdoor-style receptions for up to 150 guests. It's outfitted with a serving station, chairs, tables, linens, audio equipment, outdoor heaters, ceiling fans, a vintage chandelier, and a stage area for a DJ or band. For ceremonies, the Country Chapel offers a more traditional setting: built in 2007 and modeled after the vintage chapels of Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains, it seats around 75 people in pews imported from a church in West Virginia. Smaller gatherings of 50 or fewer can use the climate-controlled Garden Reception Room, which opens through large doors onto a deck that can double as a dance floor. Beyond the event spaces, the estate includes a private bridal suite for hair and makeup, a groom's lounge with a bar, game room, and pool table, and on-site lodging with six bedrooms and six bathrooms so the wedding party can stay through the weekend.

  • Featured photo from Ijams Nature Center

    Ijams Nature Center

    2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
    • Spaces for 80-250 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Ijams Nature Center is a 315-acre wildlife sanctuary and urban greenspace along the Tennessee River, just five minutes from downtown Knoxville. Established in 1910, the nonprofit nature center weaves boardwalk trails, river access, and wooded grounds into its event spaces, giving weddings, receptions, and private gatherings a backdrop of terraced gardens, tree-shaded lawns, and quarry views rather than a traditional ballroom. Couples can choose from intimate elopements at spots like the Homesite Meadow and Hayworth Hollow, a tented reception on the Homesite lawn and terrace gardens, or an indoor celebration in the Visitor Center's event room and back terrace. The Visitor Center space comes with a sound system, projector and screen, and fire pit, while Homesite packages include use of the pavilion, terrace gardens, and a 40-by-60-foot reception tent with bistro lighting. Beyond weddings, Ijams hosts corporate meetings, retreats, and parties for groups of 20 to 400, as well as kids' birthday parties and races. Every rental supports the nature center's conservation and education mission, and its events team provides eco-friendly dinnerware and on-site staff to help with setup.

  • Storytellers, an event space at Storytellers Museum and Hideaway Farm

    Storytellers Museum and Hideaway Farm

    9347 Old Highway 46, Lyles, TN 37098, USA
    • Spaces for 100-150 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Landmark
    • 1 Historic Space

    Storytellers Museum and Hideaway Farm sits on a 107-acre property in Bon Aqua, Tennessee that was once Johnny Cash's private retreat for more than 30 years. The Hideaway Farm's centerpiece is a circa-1837 white log farmhouse, restored alongside the American Garage, which displays historic artifacts including the "One Piece at a Time" Cadillac. A newly renovated barn venue with two stages, a dance floor, and an air-conditioned green room anchors the property's event space, set among wooded trails, open fields, and a bonfire area with a firepit built by Cash himself. Down the road, the Storytellers building traces its own history to an 1800s general store that became Red Wortham's recording studio in the 1960s, and later the site of Johnny and June Carter Cash's "Saturday Night in Hickman County" concert series. Restored in 2016, it now operates as an enclosed, weather-proof event space with an adjoining covered courtyard, making it a fitting setting for intimate weddings, songwriter nights, and private gatherings that carry the property's musical history forward. Both locations include on-site audio setup run by venue staff, rental furnishings such as tables, chairs, and benches, and the option to add event tents for outdoor weather contingency. Guests can also tour the farmhouse and museum exhibits dedicated to Cash's life on select days.

  • Event Venue, an event space at The Candy Factory Suites

    The Candy Factory Suites

    25 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
    • Spaces for 100-130 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Historic Space

    The Candy Factory Suites occupies a historic building in downtown Memphis, a block from Beale Street and steps from Tom Lee Park, at the center of the One Beale district. Serving Memphis since 2012, the property pairs modern office suites and shared conference rooms with a dedicated event venue on its lower level. The event space spans 1,900 square feet of flexible floor space, comfortably holding up to 100 guests for meetings, corporate gatherings, and social events. Exposed brick archways and original architectural details give the room its old-factory character, alongside a kitchenette, a TV and A/V setup, and artwork by local artist Ron Olson. Rental includes tables, chairs, and select linens, making the space ready for a range of event types.

  • One Fourteen at Wildhorse Saloon, an event space at One Fourteen

    One Fourteen

    120 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
    • Spaces for 365 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    Located in the center of downtown Nashville, on historic 2nd Avenue, is a wedding and event venue. One fourteen at the Wildhorse, which was first built in 1875, has more than 11,000 square feet of adaptable meeting and event space. One fourteen at the Wildhorse is the ideal location for your retreat, reception, or special event. It has original exposed brick, hardwood flooring, a private boardroom, a huge skylight on the third story, retro decor, and stunning views of the Cumberland River. One fourteen, a restaurant in the heart of Nashville's Second Avenue, has a lengthy and eventful past that dates back to 1875. Second Avenue, which was formerly known as Market Street, ran from Broadway to the Public Square and served as Nashville's commercial center for the latter half of the nineteenth century. One Fourteen is just one of the buildings that serve as examples of the development of commercial architecture in the late nineteenth century on the block of Second Avenue between Church Street and Broadway, which is the only part to have survived largely intact.

  • Space at The Bedford, an event space at The Bedford

    The Bedford

    4319 Sidco Dr, Nashville, TN 37204, USA
    • Spaces for 400-575 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    Your special event can take place in any one of a variety of settings, including inside, outdoors, privately owned spaces, and public spaces. At the crossroads of Green Hills, Downtown Nashville, and Brentwood lies The Bedford, a multipurpose event space that enjoys a convenient location at the center of all three neighborhoods. Because we have room for up to 400 people inside, or 575 attendees, when combined with the covered pavilion outside, this venue is the perfect place to start your cocktail reception because it provides both space and cover. The Bedford transforms into the ideal backdrop for any occasion because of its historic allure, rustic brick walls and arches, spacious rooms, and breathtaking chandelier. Because of the abundance of character and allure that permeates all three of its interior floors as well as the private pavilion that is exclusively yours, the breathtaking location that is provided by The Bedford is likely to be one of the most memorable aspects of your event. At The Bedford, we provide a number of different options that you can choose from in order to host your big day. Because of the versatility of our location, you are free to let your creativity run wild, and our wedding staff is ready to help you design the wedding of your dreams. We promise to make your holiday parties, birthdays, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, fundraisers, business events, and any other occasion you can think of an unforgettable one! The Bedford is situated in the perfect area that will create a memorable experience!

  • Featured photo from Hermitage Golf Course

    Hermitage Golf Course

    3939 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory, TN 37138, USA
    • Spaces for 50-400 Guests
    • 4 Event Spaces
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 1 Garden

    Set on 300 acres of natural Tennessee wetlands along the Cumberland River in Old Hickory, just 20 minutes from downtown Nashville, Hermitage Golf Course has served as a golf and event destination since 1986. The property is anchored by two 18-hole courses — the President's Reserve, designed by Denis Griffiths and stretching to 7,200 yards, and the General's Retreat, designed by Gary Roger Baird and a former host of the LPGA Sara Lee Classic — and is known for more than 40 Scottish Blackfaced sheep that roam the grounds year-round as a nod to golf's Scottish origins. For weddings and private events, the grounds offer a range of spaces built around the same river and course views: an open-ceiling Pavilion with market string lights and a stone fireplace, a landscaped Garden ceremony site, an indoor Banquet Hall, and The Gallery for buffet-style receptions. Hermitage Golf Course prepares all catering in-house and also offers on-site lodging in eight cottages and two lodges for guests staying to celebrate or play a round.

  • Woodland Center, an event space at Johnston Woods

    Johnston Woods

    298 Brymer Creek Rd, McDonald, TN 37353, USA
    • Spaces for 150-400 Guests
    • 3 Event Spaces
    • 3 Outdoor Spaces
    • 1 Waterfront

    Johnston Woods sits on 375 wooded acres about 20 minutes north of Chattanooga, in McDonald, Tennessee. The property traces back to the 1940s, when the Johnston family donated 400 acres of woodland, before Broad Street United Methodist Church transformed it into a retreat and event center in the 1980s. The grounds combine forest, trails, and a lake, giving weddings, retreats, corporate events, and reunions a natural, faith-centered backdrop. Several venues on the property serve different event sizes. Hurt Lodge is built with wood beam construction, stained concrete floors, and a rock fireplace, and can be paired with its outdoor deck for larger gatherings. The Woodland Center, the newest facility at 4,500 square feet, opens onto a back deck facing the field and sunset, making it suited to large weddings and receptions. Lakeside, set at Hurt Lake, hosts ceremonies and photos against the water, with paddle boarding, canoeing, fishing, and swimming available nearby. Catering is handled in-house by chef Ceasar Thomas, with outside caterers also permitted, and the venue does not allow alcohol on the property. Guests can also make use of hiking and biking trails, fire pits, and lodge-style accommodations that sleep up to 100 people.

  • Featured photo from Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro

    Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro

    7140 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882, USA
    • Spaces for 20-200 Guests
    • 3 Event Spaces
    • 2 Restaurants
    • 5 Total Spaces

    Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro sits on 38 acres in Townsend, Tennessee, near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. The property pairs 28 accommodations, styled with Appalachian design details and modern comforts, with an award-winning farm-to-table restaurant led by Chef Jeff Carter, sourced in part from the property's own gardens. For weddings and private events, the lodge offers a range of settings suited to different guest counts and styles. The Event Lawn & Gazebo, with its gabled entrance, anchors outdoor ceremonies for up to 200 guests, while The Landing's open-air pavilion accommodates 125 for a ceremony or 75 for dining. Smaller gatherings can be held in The Event Center, a private room attached to the Bistro, the Main Dining Room & Bar with its seasonal wood-burning fireplace, or the more intimate Covered Patio. With on-site lodging for guests and dining from the Appalachian Bistro available for private events, the property is set up to host everything from small elopements to full wedding weekends.

  • The Plaza, an event space at The Clayton Center at Maryville College

    The Clayton Center at Maryville College

    502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804, USA
    • Spaces for 40-1,092 Guests
    • 3 Event Spaces
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 3 Theaters

    The Clayton Center for the Arts is a state-of-the-art performance and event facility on the campus of Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. Its two connected buildings hold a mix of theaters, a recital hall, and gathering spaces that give planners a range of settings for weddings, receptions, banquets, and corporate events under one roof. The William Baxter Lee III Grand Foyer, a soaring multi-level atrium, seats up to 250 guests for a banquet or holds up to 450 for a standing reception, making it a favorite for wedding receptions and galas. Just outside, The Plaza offers an outdoor courtyard setting with a fountain, well suited to a ceremony or alfresco reception for up to 400. For more intimate gatherings, the Haslam Family Flexible Theatre is a black-box space that can be configured for ceremonies and events of up to 200, while the Fulmer Family Special Events Room offers balcony-level views of downtown Maryville for groups up to 40. Maryville College's Campus Event Operations team manages bookings and provides on-site event staff, basic technical services, and in-house catering for events held at the Clayton Center.

  • Featured photo from The Muse Knoxville

    The Muse Knoxville

    516 N Beaman St, Knoxville, TN 37914, USA
    • Spaces for 175 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Museum

    Muse Knoxville is a children's science museum in Knoxville, Tennessee, built around hands-on STEAM exhibits spanning science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Located on Beaman Street next to the Knoxville Zoo, the museum traces its roots to 1960 and today includes exhibits like Weather Wonders, Mini Food City, Tech Play, and the USS Muse Planetary Explorer, its updated planetarium. Beyond daily visits, Muse Knoxville opens its galleries for private rentals, from birthday celebrations to family fun nights, end-of-school-year gatherings, and corporate social events. A private party room comes with built-in decor, table coverings, and a dedicated Party Host who handles setup, refreshments, and cleanup, while access to the play floor and planetarium can round out the celebration. For groups that want the run of the place, the museum can be booked in full, with a building capacity of about 175 people. The museum also hosts team building sessions for up to 50 or more guests, with hands-on activities built around communication, problem-solving, and leadership.