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  Scarritt Bennett

  1008 19th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212, USA

  • 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.

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  The Estate at Cherokee Dock

  175 Cherokee Dock Rd, Lebanon, TN 37087, USA

  • Spaces for 50-500 Guests
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Resorts
  • 5 Total Spaces

  An unforgettable wedding begins with an unforgettable setting, and there is nothing quite as romantic as beginning your life together amidst the beautiful backdrop of The Estate at Cherokee Dock. Originally built in 1960, the nearly 13,000 sq. ft. Southern Colonial mansion is most widely recognized as the former home of country music icon, Reba McEntire. Secluded on 15 acres, the award-winning estate and venue exudes the charm and grandeur guests would expect from an exclusive luxury resort. With ample lush green landscape, the Estate also boasts various entertaining spaces, both indoors and out, including a lakeside dock, gardens, a pool house, a game room, and more.

  Avg response time 6-12 hrs

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  Ravenswood Mansion

  1825 Wilson Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027, USA

  • Spaces for 20-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Historic Spaces
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Ravenswood Mansion is an 1825 Antebellum home set on 400 acres of forested hills in Brentwood, Tennessee, just outside Nashville. Built in a mix of Federal and Greek architectural styles, the mansion was lovingly restored and today sits within Marcella Vivrette Smith Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rolling hills and abundant wildlife surround the property, giving couples and planners a historic backdrop for weddings and celebrations anchored in legacy. Only one event is booked per day, giving clients exclusive use of the mansion and surrounding grounds. The first floor accommodates seated dinners and standing receptions, while a 40-by-90-foot stone patio outside seats guests with room for a stage and dance floor, and the property's 400 acres offer additional space for photos. Three separate getting-ready suites, including dedicated bridal and groom's rooms, give wedding parties room to prepare in comfort. Rental includes an extensive inventory of tables, chairs, ceremony backdrops, and beverage bars, along with a catering prep kitchen. Clients are free to bring in their own licensed vendors and alcohol, offering flexibility to build an event around their own budget and vision.

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  Duck Pond Farm

  9400 Couchville Pike, Mt Juliet, TN 37122, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Farm

  Rural Hill Farm sits on more than 180 acres of rolling farmland in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, just outside Nashville. The property spans three counties and centers on a two-acre stocked pond, with nature trails, fire pits, and free-roaming wildlife setting a countryside backdrop for weddings, corporate retreats, and family gatherings. At the heart of the farm is the Event Center, with two connected pavilions offering more than 5,500 square feet of covered space for up to 150 guests, alongside an 825-square-foot party pad and stage, a catering prep room, and separate dressing facilities for the wedding party. Couples select their own vendors and may bring in an ABC-certified bartender, giving weddings here a build-your-own-day flexibility. Beyond the event spaces, the farm offers overnight stays in six cabins — from the tiny-home-style Farm Cabins to the larger Great Cabin, which sleeps 8 to 12 — plus a 17-site RV park, making it possible to host a full wedding weekend of setup, celebration, and cleanup without leaving the property.

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  Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation

  1399 Sam Davis Rd, Smyrna, TN 37167, USA

  • Spaces for 50-400 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Waterfront

  The Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation sits on 168 acres in Smyrna, Tennessee, where a Greek Revival home built in the early 1800s anchors a property that includes a second historic home, several outbuildings, a family cemetery, and Stewart's Creek winding along the grounds. Wedding parties are drawn to the setting's range of backdrops, from the shaded Backyard beneath large magnolia and maple trees to the tin-roof White Barn favored for elopements and small ceremonies. For ceremonies, the Historic Home's brick aisle-way and porch serve as a naturally decorated altar for larger gatherings, while the Creekside location — with built-in benches overlooking Stewart's Creek — suits intimate weddings of 50 guests or fewer. The Creek House offers a working gas fireplace, hardwood floors, and a full kitchen for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and business luncheons, and can double as a bridal suite for full-site rentals, with the nearby Ed Building serving as a groomsmen room. The wrap-around Veranda, lined with ceiling fans and lights, adds a covered reception space overlooking the Backyard. Couples and event hosts may bring their own catering and vendors, and alcohol service is permitted with an ABC-licensed bartender on site. A large paved lot and multiple parking fields accommodate bigger events, and the historic home itself can be opened for self-guided tours during parties for an additional fee.

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  Terian Farms Weddings & Events

  2891 Callis Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090, USA

  • Spaces for 200-350 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn

  Terian Farms Event Center sits on 28 acres just east of downtown Nashville in Lebanon, Tennessee, where ponds, rolling hills, and grazing Welsh Ponies set the backdrop for weddings and private events. The property pairs an outdoor ceremony site surrounded by fields and woodlands with a timber frame-covered back porch for cocktail hour, leading into a climate-controlled barn appointed with soft sheer draping and chandelier lighting. The venue accommodates intimate weddings under 100 guests as well as celebrations that expand up to 200, and its all-inclusive approach covers a wedding day coordinator, a full management team, golf cart shuttle service, and complete setup and teardown. White padded ceremony chairs, tables, linens, and decorative arches and centerpieces are included, with add-on options for florals, catering, DJ services, lighting, and bar service to fit rustic elegant, boho, minimalist, or southern glam styles.

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  Epic Event Centre

  392 W Main St, Gallatin, TN 37066, USA

  • Spaces for 75-700 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 3 Event Spaces

  EPIC Event Centre is a dedicated event venue in Gallatin, Tennessee, founded in 2011 by Chef Christopher, who launched his catering business in 2002 before opening the venue itself. It operates as a family-owned business, with CEO Brenda leading alongside the couple's two sons, who now manage kitchen operations and daily business. The venue's spaces include the Jackson Ballroom and Johnson Hall, both climate-controlled ballrooms with high ceilings, along with the more intimate Honey Bee and Firefly rooms and the outdoor Courtyard, which features a large pavilion, a rock water feature, and an iron gazebo. Rentals include tables, chairs, and setup and breakdown, making the spaces suited to weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings of varying sizes. On-site catering is handled by Chef Christopher's Catering, and the venue holds its own liquor license for bar service. EPIC Event Centre was named the SBA's 2018 Rural Small Business of the Year for Tennessee.

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  Carriage Lane Inn

  337 E Burton St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA

  • Spaces for 100-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Garden

  Carriage Lane Inn is a historic wedding and event venue in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, set among magnolia trees on a property with four restored historic homes. Just 30 minutes south of Nashville, the venue serves couples and hosts throughout Middle Tennessee, including Shelbyville, Manchester, Franklin, and Spring Hill. The venue specializes in all-inclusive weddings and events, pairing an elegant ballroom and a Wedding Garden ceremony space with in-house catering, decor, and day-of coordination handled by a single team under one contract. Celebrations range from an intimate micro wedding for 25 guests up to a reception for 150, with the Reception House and Getting Ready Suite rounding out the property for rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, birthday celebrations, family reunions, holiday parties, and corporate retreats. Carriage Lane Inn is owned and operated by Darrell and Victoria Patrick, with Darrell serving as executive chef and Victoria as venue director.

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  Cedar Springs Farm

  784 Phillips Rd, Lebanon, TN 37087, USA

  • Spaces for 75-400 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Barn
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Cedar Springs at Bone Hollow is a multigenerational family farm spanning roughly 150 acres in Lebanon, Tennessee, just outside Nashville. Once managed by a retired physician, Dr. Phillips, the property is now run by younger generations of the family, who have worked to preserve its historic character while updating it for modern celebrations. The farm's centerpiece is Phillips Barn, a climate-controlled, 6,500-square-foot event space with 30-foot vaulted ceilings and string lighting, originally built in the early 2000s for a family wedding. Around it, a collection of 19th-century log cabins — including a main cabin dating to the 1820s and a smaller cabin relocated from nearby Carver Lane — now serve as climate-controlled bridal and groom's quarters, complete with kitchens, fireplaces, and bathrooms, and can also be booked as overnight lodging. Beyond the barn and cabins, Cedar Springs offers several outdoor gathering spots, including circular lawns and a fire pit pavilion, set against open farmland. The venue hosts weddings, corporate events and retreats, family reunions, and other private celebrations, with a dedicated events team, on-site catering kitchens, and ample parking supporting events of varying sizes.

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  The Tanglewood House

  1601 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37043, USA

  • Spaces for 50-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Historic Spaces

  The Tanglewood House is a historic event venue in Clarksville, Tennessee, built in 1964 as Hachland Hills. Over the decades it hosted country music stars, including Minnie Pearl, and international dignitaries, and it remains a gathering place for weddings, reunions, showers, and celebrations of every kind. Its grounds include an 1790s log cabin that once served as a residence of Andrew Jackson, the nation's seventh president, lending the property a rare sense of history alongside its century-old oak trees. Following a 2011 renovation, the Main House now centers on a Ballroom with chandeliers and hardwood floors, seating up to 120 guests, alongside the adjoining Hearth Room, with its stone and iron fireplace and wall of windows, which can serve as a second reception space or a 90-guest ceremony room. Outdoors, the Fireplace Patio and the Lower Grounds ceremony space — set against a log cabin backdrop and lined with antique walnut church pews — give couples both indoor and outdoor options within a few steps of one another. The venue operates as an all-inclusive property with in-house floral and rental services, a dedicated Bridal Suite and Groom's Cabin for getting ready, and a collection of on-site cabins available for overnight stays, making it suited to weddings, showers, birthdays, and corporate gatherings alike.

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  South Union Shaker Village

  896 Shaker Museum Rd, Auburn, KY 42206, USA

  • Spaces for 60-200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 2 Total Spaces

  South Union Shaker Village is a historic site in Auburn, Kentucky, preserving the legacy of a Shaker community that flourished from 1807 until 1922. Nine original structures remain on the grounds, including the 1824 Centre House and the 1875 Grain Barn, each restored to reflect the craftsmanship and communal values that defined Shaker life. For private events, the village offers two distinct settings. The Meadows provide an open-air pastoral backdrop with three location options — the North Meadow behind the Visitor Center, the Barn Meadow in front of the historic grain barn, and the Ministry Meadow in a grove behind the Ministry Shop — each accommodating up to 120 guests with access to restrooms, a kitchen, and electric service. The South Union Hotel, built in 1869 as a railroad hotel, hosts smaller gatherings of approximately 60 guests on its first floor, which includes three dining rooms, an enclosed sun porch suited to buffet service, and a large catering kitchen. Both spaces welcome licensed outside caterers and live or recorded music, and the grounds serve as a backdrop for photography throughout an event day.

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  South Union Shaker Tavern

  396 S Union Rd, Auburn, KY 42206, USA

  • Spaces for 60-200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 2 Total Spaces

  South Union Shaker Village, located in Auburn, Kentucky, offers two distinct event settings on its historic 18-acre grounds: the 1869 South Union Hotel and the surrounding Meadows. The Hotel — one of the last surviving 19th-century railroad hotels in the region — was built by the South Union Shakers to serve Victorian-era rail travelers and today accommodates up to 60 seated guests across three dining rooms and an enclosed sun porch, alongside a catering kitchen for licensed caterers. Outdoors, three meadow areas spread across the grounds provide flexible ceremony and reception space for gatherings of up to 120 guests, with access to restrooms, a kitchen, changing rooms, and electrical service in the Visitor Center. The combination of a well-preserved historic interior and open Kentucky landscape makes South Union an adaptable choice for weddings, corporate functions, and private gatherings.

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  Lost River Cave

  2818 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA

  • Spaces for 60-300 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Lost River Cave is a 72-acre urban park and 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Bowling Green, Kentucky, home to the only underground boat tour in the state. Managed by Friends of the Lost River, Inc., the park combines a rare natural setting — a cave river, hiking trails, a butterfly habitat, and a riverwalk — with two distinct event venues available for weddings, private celebrations, and group gatherings. The Historic Cavern Nite Club is the park's signature event space, set within one of the largest cave entrances in the United States. The venue accommodates up to 300 guests from June through mid-October and features an original 1930s bandstand and bar, a crystal chandelier, white drapery with cascading lights, and golf cart transportation for guests. Clients may select their own vendors and have access to the grounds beginning at 8:00 a.m. for setup. The River Birch Room offers a more intimate option for up to 60 guests, available year-round in flexible four-hour rental blocks. The room is equipped with tables and chairs, a kitchenette, private restrooms, a 75-inch display with soundbar, and whiteboards — making it well-suited for showers, birthday parties, corporate meetings, and smaller receptions.

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• Charlie Daniels Park

  1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy, Mt Juliet, TN 37122, USA

  • Spaces for 75 Guests
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 4 Parks

  Charlie Daniels Park is Mount Juliet's largest recreation destination, combining family amenities, athletic facilities, and outdoor gathering spaces on Charlie Daniels Parkway. The park connects to the Cedar Creek Greenway via a one-mile walking track and includes the 9,000-square-foot Planet Playground, Squirrel's Run Toddler Park, Ava's Splash Pad, a skate park, four tennis courts, two pickleball courts, two sand volleyball courts, and a full-court outdoor basketball area. For events, the park offers five pavilions and a gazebo available for rental year-round, with the pavilions wired for electricity and each fitted with a small grill. An amphitheater on-site hosts musical performances and community events throughout the year, and a multi-purpose athletic field accommodates additional programming. The Mount Juliet Community Center, which houses a basketball court and multipurpose rooms, is also located within the park. Facility rentals are booked through the city's online reservation system, and nonprofit organizations may qualify for reduced pricing with proof of 501(c)(3) status.

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• The Club at Fairvue Plantation

  981 Plantation Blvd, Gallatin, TN 37066, USA

  • Spaces for 200-400 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Country Clubs
  • 2 Waterfront

  The Club at Fairvue Plantation sits on the shores of Old Hickory Lake in Gallatin, Tennessee, and is now part of Tennessee Grasslands Golf and Country Club, formed through the combination of the Fairvue Plantation and Foxland Harbor clubs. The Fairvue side retains its own championship golf course and hosts private events at two outdoor venues overlooking the lake. The Fairvue Courtyard can be tented or left open-air and accommodates up to 200 seated guests, while the Fairvue Pool Pavilion takes in views of the lake, the golf course, and the sunset for gatherings of up to 400 guests. Both spaces suit weddings, banquets, and other private celebrations set against the property's lakeside and golf course scenery. Wedding and event packages are customizable, with catering, menus, and décor arranged directly with the club's event team.

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