Top Clinton Venues

• Spaces for 40-500 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Barn
• 5 Total Spaces

Celebrate in wild style at Zoo Knoxville, East Tennessee's premier event destination. Home to over 1,500 animals across 200 species, our one-of-a-kind venues transform any occasion into an unforgettable adventure. From the rustic-chic BARn with its full bar and fire pits, to the African Grasslands Patio surrounded by giraffes and rhinos, every space offers breathtaking backdrops unlike anywhere else. Host up to 350 guests under our Event Tent, roam the zoo after hours, or reserve exclusive access to Tiger Forest, Timber Loop, and more. Custom catering, animal ambassador appearances, and flexible décor packages ensure every detail is extraordinary. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or birthday bash, Zoo Knoxville makes memories as wild as they are wonderful.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Say “I do” with panoramic Norris Lake views. The Loyston at Copper Top offers a stunning East Tennessee wedding venue with luxury lodging. Set amidst 17 acres of breathtaking scenery, our Tennessee wedding venue is a hidden gem in the heart of East Tennessee. Our stunning all-season venue is an ideal choice for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations of up to 150 guests. Our wedding venue offers climate control, ensuring a seamless indoor ceremony option even during inclement weather. Also, nestled within close proximity to the picturesque Norris Lake, our venue provides a perfect backdrop for your special day, offering panoramic views of the Cumberland Mountains and Norris Lake from every angle. Conveniently located just two miles from Norris Lake, our venue is also an hour away from popular vacation destinations such as Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville, TN. Experience the magic of your wedding ceremony against the stunning natural beauty of our lake and mountain view property.

• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

The Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum sits on 44 acres in East Knoxville that were home to the Howell family nurseries for nearly 220 years. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the grounds preserve 16 historic structures, two miles of stone walls and walking trails, a level one arboretum, and 18 display gardens of local, ornamental, and exotic flora — a landscape shaped by the Howells, who introduced pink dogwoods to the region and installed the iconic stonework still found throughout the property. For weddings and private events, the Garden offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces set among this historic scenery. The Dogwood Center, an American Architecture Award-winning building with floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooks the Dogwood Trail and Rita Johnson Garden and is the Garden's most sought-after reception space. The century-old Carriage House offers a more intimate, rustic setting with an attached flagstone patio and vine-covered pergola. Outdoors, couples can exchange vows at the Stone Terraces, the ivy-draped Stone Greenhouse, the Martha Ashe Garden, or LeConte Meadow, a 16,000-square-foot lawn with views of the Great Smoky Mountains suited to open-air ceremonies and tented receptions. Open to the public from dawn to dusk every day of the year, the Garden is a nonprofit dedicated to horticultural preservation and community connection in East Tennessee.

Picture an historic Knoxville suburb, conveniently located at the crossroads of interstates 40 and 75 and just three miles west of Farragut. It is a peaceful escape from the city crowds, while robust with retail, restaurants, and accommodations. Now imagine... A spacious venue with hundreds of five-star reviews on a multitude of social platforms singing praises about its pristine facilities and exceptional service staff. A venue that can host 20 to 1,200 guests, with both indoor and outdoor spaces. ​ A venue that can accommodate parties and weddings; meetings, conferences and conventions; expos and tradeshows; and fundraising events of all types.

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 2 Event Spaces
• 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.

• 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.

• Spaces for 18-250 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

The Knoxville Museum of Art sits in downtown Knoxville on the site of the 1982 World's Fair, celebrating East Tennessee's visual culture and its connections to art from around the world. The museum opened in its current home in March 1990, a four-story building designed by American architect Edward Larrabee Barnes and sheathed in locally quarried pink Tennessee marble. For private events, the museum's Ann and Steve Bailey Hall transforms into a reception space for weddings, reunions, and fundraisers, accommodating up to 250 guests standing or 200 for a seated dinner. The Bailey Hall and its adjoining South Garden and June and Rob Heller North Garden are also available for after-hours rentals, giving evening events a mix of indoor and garden settings. Smaller gatherings can be hosted in the Regal Commons or the Whittle Board Room. Rentals include KMA's own tables and chairs, and the museum works with a list of approved caterers for food and bar service. Admission to the museum is always free, a policy the KMA treats as a core value welcoming the community through its doors.

• Spaces for 185 Guests

Since 1999, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame has told the story of women's basketball from a 35,000-square-foot facility in Knoxville, Tennessee — the only museum of its kind dedicated to the sport at every level, domestic and international. Exhibits walk visitors through the game's history, with artifacts from coaching greats like Pat Summitt, Geno Auriemma, and Tara VanDerveer, legendary players including Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, and Alana Beard, historic leagues such as the WBL, ABL, and WNBA, and international programs from USA Basketball to the Australian Opals. Beyond its museum galleries, the Hall doubles as a distinctive event destination, hosting proms, wedding receptions, corporate meetings, birthday parties, and reunions alongside team gatherings, educational field trips, and overnight youth programs. Flexible event spaces and guided group experiences let hosts combine celebration with basketball history, whether guests are touring the exhibits, competing on the courts, or gathering for a private occasion. With more than 180 Hall of Famers and honorees celebrated and over 500 historic artifacts on display, the Hall welcomes more than 40,000 visitors a year to a collection that has grown over 25-plus years of preserving the legacy of women's basketball.

• Spaces for 35-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Mabry-Hazen House is an 1858 Italianate-style residence set on Mabry's Hill east of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, overlooking the city skyline and the Great Smoky Mountains. The home was occupied by three generations of one family until Evelyn Montgomery Hazen's 1989 will established it as a museum, and it is known as Knoxville's only historic house museum to retain its original family collection, with more than 2,500 artifacts on display. The 7.5-acre property also includes a Level 1 arboretum of 32 tree species, a 1924 Craftsman-style guest house, and Bethel Cemetery. For weddings and private events, the grounds accommodate up to approximately 250 guests, with a fully lit and powered gazebo for ceremonies or receptions, a long brick pathway suited to processionals, and open lawn space for tents and large gatherings. Couples planning a ceremony can also make use of the outdoor chapel setup along the home's front porch walkway. The venue is LGBTQ+ friendly and does not require couples to use specific vendors or caterers. The Julia Meek Guest House, a separate 1,200-square-foot Craftsman-style building on the west side of the property, offers a more intimate option for up to 35 guests, with a full kitchen, adjustable furniture, and a private parking lot. It hosts everything from wedding showers and rehearsal dinners to corporate meetings and retreats. Proceeds from event rentals support the property's historic preservation and educational programming.

• Spaces for 175 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Event Space

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.

• Spaces for 132 Guests
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

The Volunteer Princess is a luxury dining yacht that has cruised Knoxville's Tennessee River since 2006, docking at Volunteer Landing Marina in the heart of downtown. Built in 2007 by SkipperLiner and U.S. Coast Guard certified, the 96-foot vessel holds up to 132 passengers across two enclosed, climate-controlled decks, letting cruises and private events run year-round regardless of weather. Beyond daily sightseeing, sunset, and dinner cruises, the yacht hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations of nearly every kind, from engagement parties to family reunions. Ceremonies and receptions take place with the Tennessee River and Knoxville skyline as a backdrop, passing landmarks like Neyland Stadium and the Sunsphere along the way. In-house catering and full bar service, all-inclusive packages with trusted vendors, and on-site event planning are built into every charter, so hosts work with one team from first inquiry to the day of the event. The yacht recently underwent a major renovation to its interior while maintaining its Coast Guard safety standards, and it can host groups as small as two or as large as its full 132-guest capacity.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Fox Den Country Club is a full-service private country club in Farragut, west of Knoxville, Tennessee, set against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains. Founded in 1968 by Knoxville insurance executive Chester A. Massey, the club opened its championship 18-hole golf course in 1969, designed by noted golf course architect Willard Byrd, who called the property "one of the most beautiful pieces of land" he had worked on. The course measures 7,000 yards from the back tees. The club's current 34,000-square-foot clubhouse, designed by Michael Brady, Inc. and opened in 1995, houses several banquet rooms that can be configured for gatherings from small, intimate parties of 10 to celebrations of up to 400 guests. Custom room set-ups — theater, classroom, conference, crescent round, and U-shaped — support everything from weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs to business seminars and family reunions, with plated or buffet menus available. Private rooms are available for wedding parties to prepare before the ceremony, and services such as on-site hair and makeup and chair massage can be arranged for brides on the day of the event. Beyond the clubhouse, members and guests have access to tennis, a fitness center, and a Junior Olympic pool.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Farm
• 1 Waterfront

The Pavilion at Hunter Valley Farm sits on the banks of Bluegrass Lake in West Knoxville, a lakefront property that began in the mid-1980s as a family-run show horse farm before transforming into an event venue after 2007. That family history still shapes the experience today, with the venue's founders describing the staff as an extension of the family that welcomes each couple and client the same way. The 6,000-square-foot Pavilion offers heated and cooled event space with glass walls that open for an airy, open-air feel, along with bride and groom suites and a caterer's kitchen. Just outside, a deck with a full brick fireplace and outdoor bar leads to a patio for outdoor dining, and a white-sand beach with a strolling boardwalk connects to a hillside amphitheater overlooking the water — a scenic option for ceremonies, concerts, or meetings. The venue hosts weddings, private parties, and corporate events, and its team provides day-of coordination, in-house floral and event design, and fully customizable packages for each celebration.

• Spaces for 80-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 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.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Springbrook Park is a large community park in Alcoa, Tennessee, stretching from Alcoa High School to Hunt Road along Springbrook Road. The park centers on a 7.7-acre duck pond for fishing and includes 1.4 miles of lit walking trail alongside a shorter, family-oriented "Wonder Trail." The grounds offer four lit tennis courts, a lit softball field, four basketball goals, an outdoor fitness area, and both toddler and standard playgrounds. An 18,000-square-foot outdoor pool with a water slide and a separate wading pool round out the recreational amenities, and an on-site community center houses a gymnasium, game room, and meeting rooms. For gatherings, the park offers two picnic areas and four pavilions available to rent — three holding three picnic tables each and a larger shelter with eight tables, each equipped with a charcoal grill. Additional picnic tables, year-round restrooms, drinking fountains, and park benches are spread throughout the grounds, making the park a flexible spot for picnics, reunions, and outdoor gatherings.

• Spaces for 15-100 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Historic Space
• 5 Total Spaces

Norris Dam State Park spans over 4,000 acres between the Cumberland and Appalachian ranges, set along the shores of Norris Lake. The park takes its name from Senator George Norris, whose advocacy helped bring about the Tennessee Valley Authority; Norris Dam itself was completed in 1936 as part of the New Deal. Much of the park's historic character comes from the Civilian Conservation Corps, which built several of its structures in the 1930s, including cabins now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For gatherings, the park's Tea Room is a longtime favorite for weddings, receptions, company dinners, and catered events. Built by the CCC, it has a two-tier floor plan, a full kitchen, cathedral ceilings, a stone fireplace, and a wooden deck overlooking the woods toward the lake, with seating for up to 100 guests. The Appalachian Event Center offers a separate space suited to large business meetings, bridal and baby showers, and family reunions, while the Conference Room in the park office accommodates smaller meetings. Two picnic pavilions in the historic district, both wired with electricity, round out the park's options for casual outdoor gatherings. Beyond its event spaces, Norris Dam State Park is a destination in its own right, with more than 30 miles of hiking trails, boating and fishing on Norris Lake, and cultural sites including the Lenoir Museum, an 18th-century Rice Grist Mill, and the Crosby Threshing Barn.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Oak Ridge - Knoxville is the only full-service hotel in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, set in the heart of the city's business center about six miles west of Knoxville. The five-story hotel is within a mile of the American Museum of Science and Energy, the International Friendship Bell, and the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, making it a convenient home base for guests attending events nearby. The hotel offers four flexible venues totaling roughly 3,192 square feet, suited to weddings, meetings, and conferences for up to 300 guests. Wedding packages include ballroom set-up, catering, and a stay in the honeymoon suite. On site, Burchfield's Restaurant and Lounge serves southern classics, and guests can unwind at the year-round heated indoor and outdoor pool.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Founded in 1927, Holston Hills Country Club is a historic private club set on 180 acres of rolling terrain along the Holston River, home to one of the most authentic Donald Ross golf course designs in the country. The Tudor-style clubhouse sits on a hill overlooking the course and the Great Smoky Mountains in the distance, giving the property a storied, old-world character that has hosted championship golf since Byron Nelson's win at the 1945 Knoxville Open. For weddings and private celebrations, the clubhouse's historic ballroom is the club's signature event space, with soaring 30-foot ceilings, exposed wood trusses, two oversized fireplaces, and a hardwood dance floor. A wraparound terrace just off the ballroom looks out over the fairways and mountains beyond, giving couples and guests a scenic backdrop for photographs and outdoor moments between indoor celebrations. Holston Hills' event team works with couples and hosts from initial planning through the final toast, and the club also hosts golf outings, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, and showers. The property is part of the McConnell Golf portfolio of private clubs across the Southeast.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Marble Springs State Historic Site preserves the final home and farm of John Sevier, Tennessee's first governor, across more than 30 wooded acres in Knoxville. The property takes its name from the picturesque springs on the grounds and the Tennessee "pink marble" once quarried nearby, and it includes a collection of period structures — a tavern, kitchen, cabin, loom house, and spring house — alongside nature trails and picnic areas that give the site an authentic 18th-century backdrop for gatherings. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized with an Award of Excellence and Commendation from the Tennessee Association of Museums, the site pairs that historic setting with genuine flexibility for private events. Its rural woodlands, meadows, and streams have hosted weddings and ceremonies, receptions, family picnics, company events, and birthday parties, offering hosts a natural, historically rich setting rather than a conventional event hall. The Governor John Sevier Memorial Association maintains the property, which has also served as an educational resource for area school children for more than 50 years and is a certified wildlife habitat.