Top Tennessee Opening Party Venues

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  Cedarwood Weddings

  3831 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville, TN 37207, USA

  • 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.

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  The Clayton Center at Maryville College

  502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804, USA

  • 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.

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  Chattanooga Zoo

  301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404, USA

  • Spaces for 45-10,000 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Meeting Space

  The Chattanooga Zoo is an AZA-accredited nonprofit zoo in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offering a fun and unique setting for corporate events, family days, weddings, and other celebrations. Alongside its animal exhibits, the zoo runs active wildlife rehabilitation and conservation programs and provides educational programming to thousands of children each year through field trips, camps, and outreach. For private events, the zoo offers a "Rent the Zoo" option that gives hosts access to the animals, a jungle-theme atmosphere, and a hands-on learning presentation delivered by zoo staff, so a host's role is largely limited to inviting guests and enjoying the party. The zoo also hosts birthday parties in its jungle-themed Zoo Birthday Party Room, located in the Education Center, with packages that include zoo admission, table and chair setup, and optional add-ons like giraffe feedings and carousel rides. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Chattanooga Zoo is supported by donations, memberships, and volunteers, and has earned recognition as a four-star charity from Charity Navigator and Gold Transparency certification from Candid.

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  Pink Palace Museum

  3050 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, USA

  • Spaces for 125-600 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 6 Museums
  • 6 Total Spaces

  The Pink Palace Mansion & Museum occupies the unfinished dream home of Clarence Saunders, founder of the Piggly Wiggly grocery chain, whose distinctive pink marble facade gave the building its enduring nickname. After Saunders lost the property to bankruptcy, the mansion was given to the city of Memphis in the late 1920s and has since grown into a museum of Memphis and Mid-South history, with a multi-story expansion added in 1975 that introduced a Giant Screen Theater and planetarium alongside the original building. That mix of formal historic rooms and modern museum spaces gives the venue an unusually wide range for private events, from the elegant Mansion and its Ballroom to the Mezzanine, Giant Screen Theater, AutoZone Planetarium, and Deep End Theater. Weddings, corporate events, private screenings, galas, and educational gatherings are all hosted on-site, with options suited to intimate parties as well as large celebrations, and a full facility buyout available for the biggest events. Every rental comes with support from a dedicated Special Events Coordinator, along with tables and chairs, use of the on-site catering kitchens, and free on-site parking. Renting the Mansion also includes two private getting-ready suites, one on each side of the building, for wedding parties preparing before the event.

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  Noelle

  200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219, USA

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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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  The Historic Cadre Building

  149 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

  • Spaces for 350-950 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Cadre Building is a 36,000-square-foot historic landmark in downtown Memphis, built in 1928 at the height of the Art Deco movement and open for events year-round. Its rooms carry the architecture of that era throughout, with crystal chandeliers, hand-painted gold-leaf molding on the columns, a wall of large gold mirrors, and a grand staircase setting a classic tone for weddings, corporate galas, quinceañeras, and other celebrations. Every booking includes access to all three of the venue's levels: the 13,000-square-foot grand ballroom, the overlooking 2,500-square-foot mezzanine, and an additional landing area, giving planners room to shape ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception across distinct spaces in the same building. Cocktail hour is most often held on the mezzanine, with views down into the ballroom below. The Cadre Building's in-house team handles setup and breakdown, and rentals include gold chiavari chairs, table options, linens, and a green room alongside separate bridal and groom suites for getting ready. A dedicated pool of TABC-certified bartenders staffs events, and an on-site manager and WiFi are included with every rental.

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  Temple Hills Country Club

  6376 Temple Rd, Franklin, TN 37069, USA

  • 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.

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  Leslie Town Centre

  1 W 1st St, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

  • Spaces for 500-650 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom

  Leslie Town Centre is a premier event venue and meeting space for Cookeville and Middle Tennessee, co-owned by the City of Cookeville and Putnam County and governed by the Public Building Authority. It sits in the historic downtown district on First Street, between the Train Depot Museum and Dogwood Park and near the Cookeville Performing Arts Center, with Cookeville centrally located on I-40 between Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. The centre offers two rental spaces suited to different scales of celebration. The Estes Williams Room is the venue's largest banquet hall, a 7,200-square-foot ground-floor space with a neutral palette, ample natural lighting, a complimentary catering kitchen, a stage, and dimmable lighting — well suited to wedding receptions, galas, conferences, and other large gatherings. The Herald-Citizen Room offers a more intimate 1,500-square-foot setting just off the elevator on the second floor, with its own kitchen for use by outside caterers, making it a fit for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and smaller business meetings. Complimentary amenities across the venue include onsite event support staff, room setup and breakdown, ample free on-site parking, and WiFi. Leslie Town Centre also hosts Mistletoe Market, an annual holiday shopping event running each November since 2002, and supports area nonprofits through its "Together We Care" charitable giving program.

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  Ijams Nature Center

  2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA

  • 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.

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  The Aeneas Building

  405 E College St, Jackson, TN 38301, USA

  • Spaces for 160 Guests

  The Aeneas Building is a wedding and events venue in downtown Jackson, Tennessee, set inside a restored 1916 structure originally built as the sanctuary for Jackson's First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The building was enlarged in 1966, fell into disuse in 1998, and was restored beginning in 2003, a renovation that kept the historic architecture intact while adding modern conveniences for events. The venue offers roughly 2,900 square feet of indoor space plus an outdoor courtyard and garden, accommodating up to 216 guests. Wood floors, high ceilings, and tall windows give the ballroom its character and abundant natural light, while the adjoining garden — originally planted in 1920 with flowers brought from church members' homes and later restored along with the building — provides a quieter, outdoor setting for ceremonies or photos. The venue hosts weddings, reunions, luncheons, corporate events, and styled photo sessions. Every booking includes use of the PA sound system, high-speed internet, the caterer's facility, the garden area, free guest parking, and setup and teardown of the in-house tables and chairs. Outside vendors are welcome, and the caterer's kitchen includes food warmers, a 500-pound ice machine, and an industrial refrigerator.

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  The Magnolia

  1110 Rocky Creek Way, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Magnolia is a mountaintop wedding venue set atop the Great Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, just minutes from Gatlinburg and Sevierville. Perched with panoramic mountain views, the property is family-owned and operated by Dean and Millicent, who have hosted thousands of weddings between The Magnolia and its sister venues in the region. The venue hosts one wedding or event per day, giving each couple full privacy across its indoor and outdoor spaces. The Grand Hall offers a climate-controlled indoor reception space year-round with roll-up glass doors, vaulted ceilings, and exposed beams, while the Open-Air Patio and Covered Patio provide outdoor ceremony and cocktail settings with sweeping Smoky Mountain views and string lighting. A bridal suite with four vanity stations, a kitchenette, and a private deck overlooking the mountains rounds out the property. Guests are brought up the mountain by a complimentary shuttle service, and The Magnolia's team handles setup, teardown, and day-of coordination as part of a turn-key rental. Its location near Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville also places it close to restaurants, breweries, wineries, and lodging, making it well suited to destination wedding weekends.

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  Bluff View Art District

  411 E 2nd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA

  • Spaces for 12-150 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 8 Total Spaces

  Bluff View Art District is a family-owned arts neighborhood perched on the bluffs above the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, spanning a block and a half of the city's first art district. Dr. Charles and Mary Portera began the district's revitalization in the early 1990s, purchasing its first building in 1991, now home to Rembrandt's Coffee House and River Gallery, and the district has since grown into a cluster of restaurants, galleries, and gardens set among renovated historic mansions. Event spaces throughout the district take advantage of its river views and gardens. Renaissance Commons offers a set of mahogany-paneled rooms, including one with a hand-tiled copper fireplace, suited to weddings, receptions, and corporate meetings. The Maclellan House Audubon Room and Bocce Court Terrace overlook the Tennessee River and can host ceremonies and dinners. Outdoor spaces like the Piazza, Mezzo terraced gardens, and the River Gallery Sculpture Garden, landscaped with works by internationally recognized sculptors, provide settings for ceremonies and larger receptions. In-house catering, full bar service, and event furnishings are available throughout the district.

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  Pearson Springs Park

  Pearson Springs Park, 1467 Montvale Station Rd, Maryville, TN 37803, USA

  • Spaces for 100-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Park

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  Homewood Suites By Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt

  2400 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

  • Spaces for 90 Guests

  Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt sits in Midtown, directly across the street from Vanderbilt University and within easy reach of downtown, Music Row, and the West End. A free two-mile shuttle connects guests to downtown Nashville, and the hotel is a short drive from Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital, St. Thomas Midtown, and TriStar Centennial. The all-suite hotel offers 192 rooms, each with a full in-suite kitchen, alongside free daily hot breakfast and a complimentary evening social every Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM. For groups and meetings, the hotel provides four flexible meeting rooms totaling 4,843 square feet of event space, with the largest room offering 2,250 square feet. Guests can also make use of the indoor pool, fitness center, and 24-hour business center. Pets are welcome throughout the hotel, making it a flexible option for travelers and groups planning a stay near Vanderbilt University and Nashville's Music Row.

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  Cafe Roze

  1115 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206, USA

  Cafe Roze, located in East Nashville, is a restaurant that delivers a variety of delectable and uncomplicated breakfast, lunch, and dinner options during the day, as well as premium cocktails in the evening. Longtime New York chef Julia Jaksic, currently the executive chef of Employees Only Singapore and formerly of Jack's Wife Freda, is in charge of the kitchen of Cafe Roze, which is a well-liked neighborhood dining establishment frequented by both tourists and locals. It has a sophisticated yet approachable vibe, amazing food, and a gorgeously constructed environment to enjoy all of it in. If you are interested in having an event here, we can gladly make arrangements to accommodate larger groups. Fill out the contact form on our website with any inquiries you may have. We would love to host you and your guests at Café Roze! "A few weeks ago, I called and inquired as to whether or not they would be able to host a large party (about 14 people) for a special event... They went above and beyond to be helpful and accommodating, and the quality of both the food and the service was exceptional. They contributed to the success of the event by making it so memorable. I always give Cafe Roze my highest recommendation to visitors from out of town in addition to residents. I have gone there more than a dozen times, and I have never been disappointed. I intend to continue going there dozens more times in the future. Unquestionably recommended!" -Kyle M.

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  Allenbrooke

  2023 Dr Robertson Rd, Spring Hill, TN 37174, USA

  No aspect has been missed from top to bottom, from the bride to the vendors to the guests, creating the perfect wedding experience for everyone. There is no other barn like Allenbrooke that you have ever seen. This handcrafted barn was constructed using only the best local resources, and it has luxurious accommodations and handmade modern décor. The phrase "wow" is the one we hear the most. The 5,800 square foot barn was created specifically to hold the ideal exquisite country wedding ceremony or celebration. Fully heated and chilled for events all year round. a great space that is exquisitely decorated, with 25-foot ceilings and massive wrought iron chandeliers. No matter the theme of your event, The Barn will stand out thanks to our selection of timeless, high-quality design components. We both build and grow locally. We hand-selected every board of poplar, white oak, and cedar for our barn and purchased it all from family-run businesses in nearby counties. Handmade farmhouse tables can be seen in the barn. Every table was handmade by Farmer Dan, who also created a unique organic grey-wash stain to give them their stunning color. There has been no detail omitted. There is nothing we haven't thought of to ensure that your wedding is lovely, comfortable, and most all, enjoyable for everyone, from the dimmable lighting system to our enormous dream catering kitchen.

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  General Morgan Inn

  111 N Main St, Greeneville, TN 37743, USA

  • 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.

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  Virago

  1120 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

  • Spaces for 200-250 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  As Nashville's first restaurant to offer an immersive dining experience, Virago is bold, forward-thinking, and rooted in global culture. Since it first opened its doors in the year 2000, Virago has remained at the very top of the sushi sector, holding the status of "pinnacle." The masterpieces created by Sushi Chef Himmi are the perfect complement to the modern Japanese and Asian compositions that are set against the seductive environment that was meticulously crafted to excite the senses and transport the soul. Virago features the city's greatest range of saké along with mixology that is imbued with exotic Asian flavors. All of this may be enjoyed in the lively Izakaya lounge atmosphere, as well as in the restaurant's private dining rooms and booths that are set apart from one another. Virago, which has been the city's best Asian restaurant for the past nineteen years, has seen consistent transformation over that time. The new site of Virago has a seductive ambiance with secret booths and private dining rooms set against a fresh focus on an exciting late-night club setting. Additionally, the decor has been modified to be more cosmopolitan while still maintaining an edgier vibe. The most extensive selection of Japanese whisky and sake in the city is offered here, and it is complemented by Asian-inspired cocktail creations. The Virago is not simply a restaurant in any sense of the word. Explore the variety of event spaces we offer here at Virago. We want you and your guests to have an unforgettable experience.

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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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