Top Lenoir City Venues

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 140 Guests

As the sun rises over the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the morning mist fades to unveil one of America’s greatest hidden treasures, Blackberry Farm. Its 4,200 acres have been a mountain haven and tranquil escape for family, friends and guests for decades, as it evolved into a luxurious resort of breathtaking scenery, decadent cuisine and pleasurable pastimes. Today, as one of America’s most celebrated intimate luxury hotels, Blackberry Farm beckons discerning guests who aspire to escape modern-day frenzy and slip into a Blackberry State of Mind.

• Spaces for 50-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 5 Total Spaces

WindRiver is an 800-acre gated community on Tellico Lake in East Tennessee, built around a championship golf course designed by Bob Cupp and a 222-slip marina on the lake's 16,000 acres. The setting includes 30 miles of trails and Brightwater Park, a six-acre lakefront peninsula with panoramic water views. For gatherings, the community's spaces include Citico's Restaurant inside the Lakeside Inn, which pairs lakeside views with seasonal, locally-sourced menus and a private lounge with a fireplace and shoreline fire pit access. Nearby, the Lakeside Lawn offers a manicured setting for cocktail receptions and buffets, while the WindRiver Club recreation complex — with its pool, tennis, and pickleball courts — is anchored by an outdoor event lawn. Citico's catering team builds custom menus, from plated dinners to buffets and hors d'oeuvres, tailored to the tone of each event.

• Spaces for 250-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club
• 1 Waterfront

Since 1987, The Yacht Club at Tellico Village has anchored its lakefront community on Tellico Lake, pairing lake and mountain views with the amenities of an exclusive, private golf community in East Tennessee. The club's restaurant is known for its lakeside dining, while its docks welcome guests arriving by boat and give the property its yacht-club character. The venue hosts weddings and events for up to 250 guests, from ceremonies and receptions to rehearsal dinners. Couples can exchange vows dockside with the lake as a backdrop, with the club's spacious indoor accommodations, the Great Room, available as a rain plan or reception space. A private bridal suite gives the bridal party a dedicated space to get ready before the ceremony. Event planning is handled in-house, with in-house catering and full bar options, round and banquet tables, ceremony chairs, and a dance floor, along with setup and breakdown of tables for each event.

• 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 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 100-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Park

• Spaces for 40-1,092 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Theaters
• 3 Event Spaces

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.

• 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 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 space at this venue

Named for a historic Cherokee leader, Tsali Notch Vineyard is a working vineyard and winery tucked into the foothills of Madisonville, Tennessee, within the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Area and along the route to the Cherohala Skyway. The 202-acre estate is planted with more than 6,000 muscadine vines across 21 miles of trellis, with the Great Smoky Mountains rising in the distance — a setting the vineyard describes as an idyllic backdrop for its wines and its events alike. As Tennessee's largest muscadine grape producer, the vineyard is known for award-winning wines crafted from "America's Wild Grape," grown without chemicals across six varieties. Beyond wine tastings, Tsali Notch hosts weddings, receptions, reunions, and civic gatherings across several venue spaces: the picturesque vineyard grounds, the Vineyard Tasting Room for intimate gatherings, the Upper Barn for larger celebrations, and the Jackson Lounge, a lovingly restored 19th-century farmhouse offering a more relaxed atmosphere. Each fall, the vineyard opens its rows to the public for muscadine picking, drawing visitors out among the vines to harvest grapes for wine, juice, or jelly — a seasonal tradition that reflects the vineyard's blend of rustic charm and working agricultural heritage.

• 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 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 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 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 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 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.