Top Nashville Venues

• Spaces for 250-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

The Hermitage Hotel is Nashville’s premier destination for weddings, milestone celebrations, and corporate events that demand timeless sophistication. Located in the heart of downtown, this historic five-star hotel blends classic Southern elegance with modern amenities, offering an inspiring setting for galas, conferences, receptions, and executive retreats. Its grand ballrooms and intimate meeting spaces feature exquisite architectural details, natural light, and state-of-the-art technology, while the award-winning culinary team delivers exceptional dining experiences tailored to every occasion. Whether hosting a high-profile business gathering or a black-tie celebration, The Hermitage Hotel provides unparalleled service and an unforgettable backdrop in one of Nashville’s most storied landmarks.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

Green Door Gourmet is a 350-acre working organic farm and agritourism destination along the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee, just minutes from downtown. The farm grows a wide variety of fruits, herbs, and vegetables and runs an on-farm market featuring locally sourced meats, eggs, dairy, and baked goods. For corporate and community gatherings, the farm offers several architectural venues that blend the setting's organic-farm character with a country-chic aesthetic. The Grand Barn is a 6,000-square-foot, climate-controlled space built with Tennessee native rough-sawn white oak, featuring 27-foot ceilings at its peak, reclaimed chestnut bars, a mezzanine level, and a separate catering wing with dedicated load-in access. The Cumberland Cottage offers a smaller-scale setting for meetings, workshops, and private luncheons, with a demonstration kitchen, buffet area, and a 1,500-square-foot cedar wraparound porch. The farm's open fields, ten-acre lake, and outdoor gazebo provide additional space for retreats, team-building activities, and product launches. Green Door Gourmet hosts retreats, corporate outings, tastings, activations, and production shoots on the farm.

• Spaces for 300-700 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space

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.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Category 10 is a multi-level music venue, bar, and restaurant in downtown Nashville, inspired by country artist Luke Combs and named for his debut album "Hurricane." Located at 120 2nd Avenue N, the venue carries on the tradition of the former Wildhorse Saloon, continuing its legacy of world-class line dancing while adding a fresh lineup of spaces across four floors. The venue spans multiple distinct experiences, including the Honky-Tonk, Hurricane Hall, The Still, 5 Leaf Clover Sports, and The Eye rooftop, each offering its own atmosphere for live music, dancing, and gathering. Guests can take in river views, catch live performances, and enjoy light shows across the building's stages. Category 10 offers private event spaces for groups looking to host celebrations amid its honky-tonk energy, with options ranging from single rooms to a full-venue buyout. The venue has been fan-voted Best New Bar and Best Place to Dance in Nashville, and operates as part of Opry Entertainment Group.

• Spaces for 20-300 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Event Spaces
• 7 Total Spaces

Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit conference, retreat, and education center set on a 10-acre historic campus in Nashville. The campus began more than 100 years ago as the School for Christian Workers and today welcomes weddings, receptions, and private events alongside its ongoing mission-based programming. At the heart of the campus is Wightman Chapel, built in classic Gothic cathedral style in 1928 and designed with acoustics that resonate throughout the space. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached in the chapel in 1957, and it has been featured in the PBS series "Designed for Worship" as one of the finest sacred spaces in Nashville. Couples seeking a more intimate ceremony can choose Skinner Chapel, a 20-person space with high ceilings and arched windows, or the Labyrinth Garden, a round garden holding one of only two permanent outdoor prayer labyrinths in Nashville, framed by a historic bell tower and seasonal cherry blossoms and dogwoods. For receptions, the campus offers several distinct indoor and outdoor spaces, including Susie Gray Dining Hall, the Great Lawn, and Laskey Great Hall. Catering is handled in-house under Executive Chef Joe Irwin, with plated, buffet, and passed hors d'oeuvres options for brunch, daytime, or evening events; Scarritt Bennett Center operates as an alcohol-free venue. The center describes itself as an inclusive wedding venue welcoming all couples.

• Spaces for 40-50 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Etch is the ideal venue for hosting private dining events, whether you're planning a business meeting or a cocktail celebration. Etch can accommodate up to 30 guests at a time. There are two private dining rooms available, each with its own exclusive menu and complimentary access to the Internet. To reserve one of our private event venues, you will need to fill out a contract and satisfy a minimum threshold for the amount of food and beverages you will serve. On Friday and Saturday nights between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m., there are a limited number of seating options available in the Encore Room; however, both rooms are available for lunch and supper parties. It is possible to reserve a private dining area for either 2.5 or 3.5 hours at a time. You are required to make arrangements at the time of booking if you require more time for your event, and those arrangements are subject to availability. Reviewing the available booking options on our website, going on a tour of the venues virtually, or consulting our Private Dining Guide are great ways to get the planning process started for your forthcoming event. You can expect a response to any questions you have within one business day. To make a reservation or get more information about our private dining options, go to our Private Dining page on our website and choose the time of day that works best for your occasion. We look forward to working with you!

• Spaces for 200 Guests

VENUE 109 is an event space north of Nashville, located across from Rivergate Mall in Madison, Tennessee. The all-wood venue accommodates approximately 150 to 250 guests depending on the type of event, and hosts weddings, wedding receptions, bridal showers, and private parties. For smaller celebrations, VENUE 109 also offers a micro wedding package for guest lists of about 20 to 50 people, geared toward couples who want an intimate setting without a large-scale production. Every rental includes tables, chairs, linens, TVs, and a premium sound and lighting system, and the venue is handicap accessible. The space doubles as a live music venue, outfitted with a Behringer X32 mixing board, a full drum set, stage monitors, powered EV speakers, stage lighting, a live camera feed, and microphones, with the all-wood construction lending natural acoustics. VENUE 109 is led by co-founders Nichole R. Mason and Keith L. Mason, whose team coordinates catering, bar service, and event logistics from start to finish.

• Spaces for 60-150 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Located just minutes from downtown Nashville, Temple Hills Country Club combines Southern charm with elevated leisure. Its 27-hole championship golf course weaves through rolling hills and mature trees, creating a serene setting for play and private events alike. Members enjoy a full-service clubhouse featuring dining, tennis courts, a resort-style pool, and a warm community spirit. With flexible event spaces and sweeping golf-course views, Temple Hills is a sought-after venue for elegant weddings and lively celebrations.

• 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.

• Spaces for 70-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Merchants hosts many private events on our second and third floors. We can host groups of 11 or more for a private lunch, dinner, or cocktail reception. Whether you’re looking for a rehearsal dinner for 70 or a business lunch for 15, Merchants offers customizable menus and prompt service to ensure your event is a success.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Country Club
• 1 space at this venue

The Governors Club is a private golf club community set on more than 600 acres in Brentwood, Tennessee, built around an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Design golf course. Within the gated property sits Pleasant Hill Mansion, an antebellum estate originally built in 1854 and once listed on the National Registry of Historic Landmarks, positioned atop one of the property's highest points overlooking the golf course. The mansion hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, and other special events for both club members and non-members, accommodating up to 250 guests. The Governors Club serves as the in-house caterer for every event held there, pairing its food and beverage service with a dedicated events team that helps plan weddings from the initial tour through the event itself. The clubhouse's Palmer Dining Room also hosts seasonal social gatherings such as holiday parties, Easter brunch, and New Year's Eve celebrations, reflecting the club's year-round role as a gathering place on the property.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Country Club
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Pleasant Hill Mansion is a preserved antebellum mansion set atop one of the highest points at The Governors Club, overlooking the club's golf course in Brentwood, just outside Nashville. Built in 1854, the mansion was at one time listed in the National Registry of Historic Landmarks, giving the property a sense of history that few Nashville-area venues can match. Available for rental by members and non-members alike, the mansion suits everything from an intimate dinner party to a large wedding ceremony and reception, accommodating up to 250 guests. Couples can exchange vows in front of the mansion's gazebo, then celebrate with an indoor reception or move the party outdoors to the sprawling lawn, whether under a tent or dining al fresco among the gardens. Upstairs dressing rooms give the wedding party a place to get ready on-site. The Governors Club serves as the mansion's in-house caterer, handling food and beverage for every event, and its catering team works closely with couples - including those planning from out of town - through every stage of the planning process.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery sits on roughly 30 acres just minutes from downtown Nashville, on grounds that once served as a 19th-century thoroughbred horse farm internationally recognized for its legacy of Southern hospitality. The estate's Greek Revival mansion and boxwood garden, shaded by centuries-old magnolia trees, provide a historic backdrop for wedding ceremonies, while six historic structures across the property give planners a range of settings to choose from for receptions and private events. For receptions, the Carriage House offers a climate-controlled space with exposed wood and historic brickwork, accommodating up to 200 guests for dinner and dancing. A tented option with solid flooring is also available, serving as a cocktail area, seated dinner space, or rain-plan backup for the same guest count. An on-site game court with bocce ball, horseshoes, cornhole, croquet, and a putting green gives guests something to do during cocktail hour. Belle Meade Historic Site is also home to Belle Meade Winery, and its private-events team includes an on-site executive chef and culinary staff, sommeliers, and bourbon stewards for evening events and celebrations that go beyond the standard wedding format.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

As part of the thriving cuisine scene in Nashville, Tennessee, Chauhan Ale & Masala House is committed to offering guests a distinctive dining experience. Maneet Chauhan, co-owner and executive chef, is Indian by birth and has a passion for Southern cooking. These traits have harmoniously merged to create a menu of globally influenced Indian food that showcases features of the culinary scenes in Nashville as well as Mumbai and New Delhi. The beverage menu at Chauhan Ale & Masala House is equally remarkable, with a variety of beers like Mantra Artisan Ales that are expertly made to go well with the dishes prepared by Chef Maneet, as well as a vast range of wine and spirits from across the world. Since it first opened in November 2014, Chauhan Ale & Masala House has established itself as a popular spot for both locals and visitors. Publications including USA Today, The Huffington Post, Food Network, Travel + Leisure, and Open Table have given the restaurant numerous honors, including Best New Restaurant, Best Lunch Spot, Where to Eat Brunch, Best Cocktails, and more.

• Spaces for 20 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Adele's is happy to accommodate parties of nine or more people and provides pre-fixed menus served in a family-style format that can be adapted to suit your preferences. Your visitors will be absolutely delighted by the delectable options as well as the enchanting atmosphere. We have a variety of venues that are suitable for private gatherings, each of which may accommodate a certain kind and scale of gathering. Everyone seems to congregate at Adele's, so it must be a good place. Its vivacious energy and the fact that it is a location where people can congregate to experience fresh seasonal ambiances and well-known tastes that are inspired by the lightheartedness of Californian cuisine and the homey comfort of Italian meals cooked on grills and in wood-burning ovens are two of the reasons why people flock to this restaurant. The scratch kitchen is committed to supporting historically significant neighborhoods, cities, and regions. To source its produce and proteins, the scratch kitchen works with a wide array of local farms and vendors. For our weekend brunch buffet, we are able to host groups of up to 20 guests in a space that is not reserved exclusively for them. Get in touch with the restaurant at the following number: 615.988.9700 or email: reservations@adelesnashville.com in order to make a reservation for a large group. At this point in time, we are unable to make any adjustments to the brunch menu in order to accommodate a private event. We look forward to working with you.

• Spaces for 30-1,200 Guests
• 6 Museums
• 1 Theater
• 6 Total Spaces

Adventure Science Center is a not-for-profit science and technology center perched atop a hill just minutes from downtown Nashville, with panoramic skyline views from several of its spaces. Best known for its 175-plus hands-on exhibits and the state-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium, the center opens its 56,000 square feet of exhibit halls for private events after hours and on the days it's closed to the public. Event spaces range from the Jack Wood Hall, which seats up to 136 for a banquet with downtown views and built-in AV, to the West Galleries and the Wonders of the Universe hall, a second-floor space with an open layout, a built-in amphitheater, and NASA exhibits. The Sudekum Planetarium's 63-foot domed theater seats 160 and can host private planetarium or laser shows, while smaller classrooms and the Innovation Incubator suit meetings and breakout sessions. For large gatherings, the full science center accommodates up to 1,200 guests. Rentals include setup and breakdown time, onsite event staff, and tables and chairs, with add-ons like digital signage, black linens, and live science demonstrations such as a liquid nitrogen station or a Ruben's Tube s'mores bar. Free parking is available in both the upper and lower lots.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Our indoor/outdoor rooftop has been voted the best in Nashville for five years in a row (really six times if you count the writer's pick, but who's counting? ), making it the ideal venue for an evening of celebration or even just an end-of-the-day cocktail. The fact that LA Jackson is situated in the middle of the Gulch ensures that you and your friends will have a fantastic time there regardless of the event. Espresso martinis are a customer favorite, but if you're looking for something different, try one of our seasonal specialty cocktails instead. And, of course, you always have the option to request your preferred traditional beverage from the bartender. You won't be able to forget the champagne glitter chicken (a great photo opportunity), which is one of our party snacks, along with our world-famous garlic parmesan fries, hushpuppie butter board, and other delicious options. Attention: this restaurant serves the most delicious double-patty smashburger you'll ever taste. Every afternoon, we'll be the ones to set the tone, then on Friday and Saturday nights, some of Nashville's most talented DJs will take your experience to the next level. Follow us on Instagram at @lajacksonbar to stay up to date on the latest in the world of entertainment. Our guests are welcome to come in on a first-come, first-served basis, and there will be tables and lounge areas available for them. The minimum age to enter is 21, and everyone who comes in must be at least that old. We cannot wait to see you!

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The 404 Kitchen is the ideal venue for hosting a variety of private dining events and providing a wide range of catering services. It has a prime location in the heart of The Gulch, which is often considered to be one of the liveliest areas in all of Nashville. Private cocktail parties, business dinners, rehearsal dinners, and wedding celebrations are just some of the events that can be hosted at the 404 Kitchen, which features a menu that has won multiple awards and is complemented by outstanding service in a stunning and unique setting. The 404 Kitchen provides a modern take on the classic cuisine of Europe by placing an emphasis on locally sourced, in-season ingredients. Our team, which is headed up by the renowned chef Matt Bolus, takes a lot of pride in ensuring that your event runs smoothly and without a hitch. We provide a wide range of culinary options, from passed and plated starter meals to seated dinners in the style of a family gathering for groups as large as 150 people. Our culinary and event staff will work with you to create a meal that is tailored to the tastes of both you and the people attending your event. We offer a range of space options that can create the ideal setting for your event, whether it be a seated dinner for 50 guests in our private dining room, an intimate gathering in our 40-seat semi-private Loft, or a buyout of the entire restaurant and rooftop deck. Each of these options is designed to accommodate your specific needs. You and our team will work together to organize each and every element of an event to ensure that it goes off without a hitch.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate

The most romantic occasion of your life deserves to take place in a breathtaking and peaceful location. Our magnificent 50-acre historic house is set in the Tennessee countryside and serves as a prominent venue for weddings in Nashville. We provide a variety of rooms that may be customized to enhance and complement your special occasion. Cedarwood is a rare oasis about 8 miles north of downtown Nashville. It is crowned by the Yarbrough House, which was added to the National Historic Register around 1835. Other features of Cedarwood include Mooncake Lake and a nature park. At our wedding venue, we have an in-house planning and design staff that is ready to make your wedding fantasies come true. Your wedding at Cedarwood will be a unified and elegant reflection of your love story, no matter if it has a romantic, bohemian, classic, or modern theme. Providing stunning aesthetics even in the tiniest elements, which have been carefully adjusted to fit your current style. After our team has met with you for your individual planning session, they will begin working on organizing every detail so that you will have less stress, more time, and the maximum amount of shine possible. Our prices include the use of our estate in Nashville as an exclusive venue, as well as the planning, event design and styling, production, and directing of the event, in addition to all of the necessary amenities for a lavish wedding celebration. Invitations, catering, cake, and music are all included, and our on-site design studio will take care of providing amazing designer floral arrangements, linens, and decorations for your event. Because all of the necessities for the event are taken care of, our prices provide exceptional value and financial control.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 8 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space
• 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.