Top Kingsport Venues

• Spaces for 30 Guests

Looking for the perfect outdoor, small event venue for your next birthday party, family reunion, or just somewhere to watch the big game? Achieve the perfect do-it-yourself event at Doe River Landing’s Water’s Edge Pavilion. At the Water’s Edge Pavilion, we provide the location, activities, amenities, and accommodations, so you can focus on what matters - making memories. Doe River Landing is in beautiful Roan Mountain, Tennessee, and can accommodate 30 guests. The venue offers climate control, a fireplace, picnic tables and seating, a fully equipped kitchen, flat screen TV, bathhouse, playground, river access, and more. Need accommodations for your group? Choose between 1, 2, and 3 bedroom cabins, RV parking, or an on-site Camper.

• Spaces for 200-230 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Crooked River is a 200-plus-acre estate in Hiltons, Virginia, combining rolling farmland with valley and mountain views. The property is built around a circa-1823 grist mill, now the estate's main reception space, where 17-foot doors flanked by old-world stonework, chandeliers, and a towering stone fireplace give the room an Old World, European-countryside character. Large windows frame the surrounding mountains, and the space is climate-controlled with both indoor and outdoor fireplaces and a fire pit, seating up to 200 guests. Couples getting ready can use the Tobacco Barn, a converted cottage with a bridal suite on the upper floor and a groom's lounge below, along with a full kitchen, bar, and outdoor gathering areas. Outdoors, the estate offers three to four distinct ceremony locations, including the Seventh Shoal along the river and a tree-lined spot known as the Grove, giving couples a choice of natural backdrops for their vows before moving guests into the Grist Mill for the reception. Crooked River books a limited number of weddings and offers single-day, two-day rehearsal-retreat, and fully customizable all-inclusive packages, with parking and shuttle service between the ceremony sites and reception venue included.

• Spaces for 95-200 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

The International Storytelling Center sits along Main Street in Jonesborough, Tennessee's oldest town, where the National Storytelling Festival first gathered in 1973 in what's recognized as the first event of its kind anywhere in the world. That legacy carries into the Center's event spaces today, set within the 14,000-square-foot Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall and its surrounding grounds, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains among tree-lined streets and traditional brick sidewalks. The Center's campus offers a range of settings for weddings, retreats, meetings, and conferences, including the second-floor Sara Keys Parlor with its balcony overlooking downtown, the brick-lined Courtyard and Plaza for receptions and parties, the light-filled Library for meetings and small gatherings, a three-acre park with walking trails and gardens for outdoor ceremonies, and a 95-seat theater for performances and lectures. Event rentals come with amenities including table rental, a catering kitchen, free Wi-Fi, a projector and sound system, and a bridal suite option based on availability, all within walking distance of Jonesborough's historic lodging and Main Street shops.

• Spaces for 35-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

The McKinney Center occupies a renovated 1940 schoolhouse in Jonesborough, Tennessee that served as the town's Black grade school until integration in 1964. Operated through Jonesborough's Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts, the center preserves the building's history from the Booker T. Washington School while running it today as a multicultural arts education hub and community gathering space. The center's auditorium and classroom spaces are available for rent for weddings, receptions, anniversary parties, reunions, corporate dinners, awards ceremonies, meetings, and seminars. A 2012 renovation brought the facility modern conveniences — Wi-Fi, accessible restrooms, and a catering kitchen — while retaining its vintage character, including a stage, wood floors, and tall schoolhouse windows. Rental fees include tables, chairs, and set-up and breakdown, giving planners a straightforward path from booking to event day at a venue that doubles as a piece of local heritage.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site sits on 17 acres in Johnson City, Tennessee, anchored by 11 historic buildings, a cave, and an active spring pond. The property was acquired by the State of Tennessee in 1944, restored by the nonprofit Tipton-Haynes Historical Association between 1965 and 1970, and opened to the public for tours in 1971 — giving the grounds a layered, lived-in history that shows up in every corner of the site. That history makes for a distinctive backdrop for weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, and photo sessions, with the picturesque buildings, cave, and pond offering a different scene for every season. The outdoor grounds seat more than 150 guests with reclaimed picnic tables, including handicap-accessible seating, while the Visitor Center Conference Room holds up to 100 guests with tables and chairs included, along with a projector and screen for presentations, meetings, and retreats. Brides can prepare in the Library, a private room with its own bathroom and mirrors, while the Cabin serves as a getting-ready space for the groom's party. A recently completed communal kitchen — stocked with commercial-grade appliances including a three-bay sink, ice machine, and high-temp dishwasher — is available to rentals, and outside catering is welcome throughout the site.

• Spaces for 30-220 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

The Inn at Wise is a restored 1910 colonial-revival landmark in the historic district of Wise, Virginia, steps from the University of Virginia's College at Wise. The property was built after the original Dotson Hotel was lost to fire, expanded under Herbert Thompson's 1925 renovation, and later brought back from decades of neglect through a restoration led by the Wise County Industrial Development Authority. Today the Inn offers a range of event spaces for weddings, meetings, and celebrations, from the grand Gladeville Ballroom, which accommodates up to 220 guests, to the more intimate Colonial Room, Sunporch, and Balcony Room. Couples and planners can pair a celebration with curated local wine dinners and on-site catering, while guests staying overnight have access to complimentary breakfast, free WiFi, free parking, and medical spa services by appointment.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The General Morgan Inn is a restored historic hotel and conference center in downtown Greeneville, Tennessee, with roots dating to the 1790s as a stagecoach tavern serving pioneers on the western frontier. The current building traces to 1887, when Colonel John H. Doughty built the Grand Central Hotel after the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad reached town, and it later grew under the stewardship of the Brumley family, who added the Crystal Ballroom in 1928 and the General Morgan Room, with its hand-carved blue glass bas-relief mirrors, in 1948. The inn reopened in 1996 following a community restoration effort and is a member of the National Trust's Historic Hotels of America. Today the inn hosts weddings, receptions, galas, conferences, and private celebrations across several event spaces, including a Grand Ballroom that can be divided into smaller salons, a Rooftop Terrace overlooking Main Street, an intimate Library for rehearsal dinners and showers, and a Boardroom suited to executive meetings. Brumley's Restaurant & Lounge, led by Executive Chef Jordan Greene, offers farm-to-table dining built on partnerships with local farmers, and the on-site Mason House Art Gallery features rotating exhibits. The inn also offers overnight accommodations for wedding parties and conference guests.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Martha Washington Inn & Spa is a historic hotel in downtown Abingdon, Virginia, built in 1832 as the private residence of General Francis Preston and his family. The original brick residence still forms the central structure of the hotel, and the Preston family's living room is now its main lobby. From 1858 to 1932 the building operated as Martha Washington College, a women's college known locally as "The Martha," before reopening as a hotel in 1935. The property sits across from the Barter Theatre, the longest-running professional resident theatre in America. Today the Martha Washington Inn & Spa offers 63 guest rooms decorated with antiques and modern amenities, along with a spa and fitness center. Its ballroom provides a setting for weddings and special events, with indoor and outdoor options and all food and beverage catered in-house by the hotel's team. The hotel also hosts meetings and conferences, with flexible meeting space, high-speed internet, A/V and surround-sound capability, and on-site accommodations for multi-day corporate stays. Guests can also spend time at the property's pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and mini golf course, or bike the nearby Virginia Creeper Trail.

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront

Perched on a riverside cliff above the Nolichucky River near Greeneville, Tennessee, Nolichuckey Bluffs centers on its Glass Chapel, a floor-to-ceiling glass structure set among the woods with panoramic views of the river and the foothills leading to the Smoky Mountains. The setting is intimate by design, with the venue hosting weddings, elopements, and vow renewals for up to 50 guests. Adjacent to the chapel, a restored 1930s log cabin offers a covered porch suited to rehearsal dinners, portraits, or getting ready before the ceremony. The property's grounds extend to river overlooks, open lawns, gardens, a gazebo, and a pavilion, giving couples a range of settings for ceremonies, photos, and gatherings. Nolichuckey Bluffs is also a bed and breakfast, with seven private cabins on-site sleeping two to six guests each. Couples can book the chapel alongside one or more cabins, allowing a wedding party to stay together on the property for the full celebration. An on-site event coordinator and officiant are available to help guide couples through planning.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

The Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit set on a historic 75-acre former poor farm in Washington County, just outside Abingdon, Virginia. Established in 1958 and serving the region since 1960, the American Camp Association-accredited center is available for rental to businesses, families, and community groups for gatherings such as annual meetings, trainings, family reunions, and weddings, alongside team-building workshops, outdoor leadership programming, and strategic planning retreats. Onsite amenities include a basketball court, a covered pavilion, a swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and several historic structures spread across the grounds. Overnight groups can choose among the Dickenson Conference Center, which offers private rooms with private bathrooms and a shared common area with a television and WiFi, a hostel-style Lodge with an open common room and bunk-style pods, or cinder block cabins with bunk rooms and a private room option. While food service isn't required of rental groups, the center's chef can accommodate a wide range of catering needs for events of any size. Just three miles from Abingdon's Historic District, the center sits close to the town's artsy, historic downtown and the outdoor recreation of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, including well-known trout fishing.

• Spaces for 65 Guests

Hatley Pointe is a boutique mountain resort set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, built around elevated experiences and year-round adventure. The resort hosts gatherings of all sizes — from intimate elopements to multi-day weekend celebrations — set against mountain terrain that shifts from ski slopes in winter to lift-accessed mountain bike trails in summer. For events, the Smoke & Timber restaurant brings Italian and Spanish-inspired cuisine built on locally sourced ingredients to every catered reception. Full-property and partial buyout options are available, making Hatley Pointe well suited for corporate retreats, leadership offsites, bridal and baby showers, engagement parties, milestone dinners, and family reunions. On-site dining and gathering space in one mountain setting allows event groups to stay focused on the occasion rather than the logistics.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Lodges at Eagles Nest spans 3,000 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina, with elevations reaching above 4,500 feet. At the heart of the community, the Great Camp functions as the social and event hub, anchored by an outdoor amphitheater with a dance floor and a covered barbecue pavilion equipped with a bar area, fireplace, and HD television. Throughout the property, additional gathering spaces include the Eagles Nest Winery, the Epic Chophouse — a fine dining restaurant perched at 4,300 feet with panoramic mountain views — and a Cigar & Wine Bar. From Memorial Day through Halloween, the Great Camp hosts a regular concert series with live bands and community events, including an annual Music Fest and a Fourth of July celebration. The mountain setting, at the edge of North Carolina's High Country, provides a distinctive backdrop for weddings, outdoor receptions, and private celebrations across all four seasons.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

White Fence Farm is a rustic wedding and event venue spread across 105 acres in Trade, Tennessee, a short drive from Boone, Blowing Rock, and Asheville, North Carolina. Denise and Fulton Lovin, longtime Boone residents, bought the farmhouse property in 2012 as a personal retreat; after a friend held a wedding there, the couple began developing it into a wedding venue and vacation rental, and the business has since grown to include two additional properties in downtown Boone. The farm's open, private setting includes bubbling springs, a fish pond, cow fields, personal hiking trails, wildflowers, and vintage farm equipment, all backed by tree-topped mountain views. At its center is a barn equipped with a bar and stage for live music, seating 80-100 guests and outfitted with electricity, water, and bathrooms; event tents, ceremony chairs, farm tables, and wooden benches are available to expand guest seating, and there's no cap on how many people can gather across the property. Couples can bring their own planners, caterers, and vendors, with packages ranging from full-service to affordable do-it-yourself options. On-site lodging includes a cozy 1940s farmhouse with a clawfoot tub, porch swing, and wood stove, plus vintage Airstream campers, an RV hookup, and unlimited tent camping space for guests staying the weekend.

• Spaces for 80-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Magnolia House is a historic estate and event venue in Hot Springs, North Carolina, built in 1868 on 3 acres of curated gardens at the edge of the Appalachian Mountains. The property hosts micro-weddings, elopements, family reunions, and retreats, with outdoor ceremonies traditionally held beneath a large walnut tree on the estate grounds and indoor options in the parlor during winter months. For traditional weddings, the full estate accommodates up to 80 guests across several event areas: a covered pavilion for cocktails and dancing, an outdoor side lawn for dining, and an indoor dining room as an alternative. On-site lodging in the Magnolia House, the Magnolia Cottage, and the Garden House keeps the wedding party together throughout the weekend — a three-night minimum stay is required for full estate rentals.

• Spaces for 240-4,300 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 4 Resorts
• 1 Convention Center

MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Kingsport, Tennessee, with an 18-hole golf course at the foot of Bays Mountain and mountain views from many of its 301 renovated guest rooms and suites. The resort offers more than 81,000 square feet of event space, anchored by three ballrooms - including the Cattails Ballroom, which holds up to 500 guests beneath high ceilings and chandeliers, and the Grand Ballroom, its largest room. Couples planning a wedding can exchange vows against the mountain backdrop or on the golf course, with a complimentary indoor space held in reserve in case of weather, and can celebrate an intimate gathering in the property's wine cellar. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners on staff are trained to coordinate ethnic and military weddings alongside traditional ceremonies. In-house catering and dedicated event planners support everything from bridal showers and rehearsal dinners to receptions and post-wedding brunches, and The Meadows Restaurant serves American fare, including a seafood buffet, with mountain views.

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Theater
• 4 Total Spaces

Set within Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, Virginia, The Cove Ridge Center overlooks Stock Creek Gorge near the northern portal of the Natural Tunnel, an 850-foot limestone passage that William Jennings Bryan once called the "Eighth Wonder of the World." The climate-controlled center houses a great room with a stone fireplace, an auditorium accommodating up to 100 guests, a classroom, and a resource library, along with a catering kitchen and a 3,500-square-foot deck suited to outdoor dining and gatherings. High-speed internet and audiovisual equipment are included with rental, making the auditorium and library well suited to retreats and workshops as well as receptions. Beyond the main center, the 909-acre park offers additional settings for ceremonies and receptions, including an outdoor amphitheater seating up to 200 guests, a lawn and gazebo at Fincastle Fields, and a deck at the mouth of the Natural Tunnel reached by chairlift. Two adjoining six-bedroom dormitories can house up to 48 overnight guests, and the park also offers cabins, yurts, and a lodge nearby. Outside caterers are welcome with the proper permits, and alcohol is permitted with a banquet license.

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