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  Wildhorse Saloon

  120 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201, USA

  • 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.

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  Walden Club

  633 Chestnut St #2100, Chattanooga, TN 37450, USA

  • Spaces for 20-250 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Perched atop the Republic Centre — Chattanooga's tallest building — The Walden Club is a private city club founded in 1975 by a group of local business and community leaders who envisioned a place of great food, personal service, and sky-high views of the city. From the outset, the club broke with the exclusionary norms of its era, welcoming members "without consideration of their race, sex, creed, or long local lineage." Today the club serves its members' social and professional life in equal measure, hosting everything from quiet luncheon meetings and small intimate dinners to large formal private parties and dances. Four distinct rooms give it that range: the grand Ballroom for weddings and galas, the Riverview Room overlooking the Tennessee River and Signal Mountain, the contemporary Tavern for cocktail-style gatherings, and the more intimate Tennessee and Forest rooms for private dinners and smaller functions. Members and their guests also have access to full dining service, with lunch and dinner offered several days a week, all set against panoramic views of downtown Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, and the Southside Historic District.

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  The Governors Club

  9681 Concord Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027, USA

  • 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.

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  Margaritaville Nashville

  322 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, USA

  • 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.

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  Outdoor Ceremonies at Honeymoon Hills

  750 Honeymoon Hill Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA

  • Spaces for 10 Guests

  Set among the Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Honeymoon Hills has performed Smoky Mountain weddings since 1999. The property offers a choice of outdoor ceremony settings alongside its indoor chapel, including the Smoky Mountain Overlook, the White Gazebo, a creekside setting, and a bridge over a mountain stream — each framed by the surrounding mountain scenery, from intimate elopements to larger celebrations of up to 50 guests. Ceremonies are handled by an ordained minister and can be paired with a reception, wedding cake, and photography, all arranged on site. Couples can also extend the celebration with a stay in one of the property's honeymoon cabins, several featuring fireplaces and jacuzzis, plus complimentary tickets to area attractions. Honeymoon Hills has been recognized with WeddingWire Couple's Choice Awards and a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Hall of Fame distinction for its Gatlinburg wedding venues.

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  The Dixon Gallery and Gardens

  4339 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117, USA

  • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
  • 3 Museums
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Gardens

  Dixon Gallery & Gardens is a museum and public garden set on seventeen acres in Memphis, Tennessee, built around the home, gardens, and art collection bequeathed by Margaret Oates Dixon and Hugo Norton Dixon. The museum's collection includes more than 2,000 objects, with particular strength in French and American Impressionist paintings alongside notable German and English porcelain, and the Dixon mounts eight to ten exhibitions each year across its galleries. The surrounding gardens combine formal plantings, woodland areas, and cutting gardens, and offer two settings for wedding ceremonies: the sweeping South Lawn and the more intimate, circular Bowlin Stage, each accommodating up to 200 guests. Receptions and rehearsal dinners move indoors to the Hughes Pavilion, a brick building in the Woodland Gardens with large skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over woodland, lawn, and garden sculpture; surrounding patios, covered by a seasonal tent, let the celebration extend outdoors. The Pavilion accommodates up to 200 guests for a cocktail-style reception or 80 to 150 for a seated meal. For couples who prefer a smaller ceremony, the Dixon also offers a vow-exchange option for fifteen guests or fewer, with a choice of smaller garden backdrops throughout the property. On-site catering is handled in partnership with Park + Cherry by Chef Phillip Dewayne.

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  Iriswoods Events

  7044 Lebanon Rd, Mt Juliet, TN 37122, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  Set on 18 private acres in Mount Juliet, just 25 minutes from Nashville, Iriswoods Weddings & Events centers on a circa-1850 log house that anchors the property's collection of ceremony and reception spaces. The heated and cooled interior of the log house retains its original stone fireplace and suits intimate ceremonies, while a flagstone pathway leads from the house out to the Circle of Trees, an outdoor ceremony site shaded by century-old trees on the front lawn. The front porch offers an additional ceremony backdrop for couples who want the house itself as their setting. For receptions and larger gatherings, the property's 3,200-square-foot patio and cedar pavilion provide a covered, lit outdoor space. Iriswoods packages are all-inclusive, bundling planning, catering, florals, DJ services, decor, cake, bartender service, and tables, chairs, and linens so couples can move from booking to wedding day without piecing together separate vendors. Beyond weddings and rehearsal dinners, Iriswoods also hosts weekday events such as corporate parties, business luncheons, and company picnics, along with celebrations including reunions, graduations, anniversaries, and retirements.

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  Crown Winery

  3638 E Mitchell St, Humboldt, TN 38343, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests

  Crown Winery sits on a hill outside Humboldt, Tennessee, where an 18-acre vineyard of nine grape varieties -- including five acres of Sangiovese, a varietal native to Tuscany -- stretches out around a Tuscan-style villa. The winery opened in 2009 and has been owned by Dawn and Scott Fallert since 2017, who have expanded it into a working vineyard, winemaking facility, and on-site brewery producing small-batch craft beer alongside handcrafted, brick-oven pizza. Outdoor weddings at Crown Winery take place framed by the vineyard scenery, with indoor space available as a rain backup so the celebration can go on regardless of weather. The winery also hosts private events such as birthday parties, receptions, anniversaries, and bridal and baby showers, offering a variety of spaces, accommodating staff, and a picturesque backdrop. Wedding and event packages are tailored to each couple's plans and budget, with amenities including local beer and wine service, attentive staff, and private tours for guests. Beyond events, Crown Winery welcomes visitors for guided tours of its winemaking area, bottling room, and vineyard, tastings paired with food, and recurring gatherings like Friday night "Wine Down" evenings with live music and monthly "Create at Crown" workshops. Overnight guests can also stay in the property's on-site cottages at the base of the vineyard.

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  Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

  1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205, USA

  • Spaces for 25-350 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 9 Outdoor Spaces
  • 11 Total Spaces

  Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is the former family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, a 1930s Georgian-style mansion set on 55 acres in Nashville. Today it operates as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum, with thirteen distinct gardens, a 1.5-mile woodland sculpture trail featuring contemporary outdoor art, and the restored Cheek Mansion, which showcases period furnishings and rotating exhibitions. For weddings and private events, Cheekwood offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces set against the rolling hills of Nashville's Percy Warner Park, from intimate garden settings like the Wisteria Arbor and Burr Terrace Garden to larger venues such as Massey Hall and the Historic Mansion & Swan Lawn. The Historic Mansion & Swan Lawn accommodates up to 350 seated guests, while gardens like the Wills Perennial Garden and Howe Garden are popular settings for ceremonies and elopements. Cheekwood provides a list of approved caterers and is the exclusive on-site provider of alcoholic beverages. An Event Venue Supervisor is on hand as the onsite Cheekwood contact throughout each event.

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  Husk

  37 Rutledge St, Nashville, TN 37210, USA

  • Spaces for 28-35 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  The Stables at Husk is a private dining and events area that is housed in our historic carriage house. This venue provides guests with the opportunity to participate in a unique and exclusive Husk experience. The Stables is a cozy ambiance that is perfect for any event because it has its own kitchen, bathroom, and patio that is separate from the main restaurant. The room is large enough to accommodate up to 16 guests for brunch service, 28 guests for a meal served at tables, or 30 to 35 guests for a cocktail party that is standing only. For parties with a size that exceeds the capacity of our private dining area, we are able to provide a buyout of the entire restaurant, including the main house. The Neighborhood Dining Group's Husk restaurant is changing people's conceptions of what it means to cook and dine in Nashville. In the heart of Downtown Nashville, in the neighborhood of Rutledge Hill, and only a few blocks south of Historic Broadway, is where you'll find it. The menu at Husk delves into a cuisine that is driven by the ingredients and begins with the rediscovery of heirloom items. At Husk, there are limitations placed on the types of foods that can be served on the plate. If it does not come from the south, it will not be able to enter the building. The end result is a cuisine that, rather than attempting to rediscover Southern cookery, investigates the authenticity of Southern food. The seed-saving, heirloom husbandry, in-house pickling, and charcuterie programs that Executive Chef Ben Norton and his culinary crew conduct at Husk are the foundation of the restaurant's cuisine.

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  Cumberland Mountain State Park

  24 Office Dr, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

  • Spaces for 24-225 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Cumberland Mountain State Park sits on the Cumberland Plateau in Crossville, Tennessee, a 1,720-acre park built around Byrd Lake. The park traces its roots to the Cumberland Homesteads Project, a New Deal-era initiative that relocated families to small farms on the plateau, and it was acquired in 1938 to serve as a recreational area for the surrounding homestead community. For events, the park offers a versatile mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. The Homestead Harvest Restaurant's meeting rooms sit on the lower level overlooking Byrd Lake, with patio access and catering provided in-house. The Recreation Lodge adds a larger hall with a stage and fireplace, while the Cumberland Mountain Patio, built of native Crab Orchard stone, opens onto lake views for outdoor gatherings. Four picnic pavilions round out the park's options for casual reunions and group events. With spaces ranging from intimate meeting rooms to a 225-guest lodge, Cumberland Mountain State Park suits everything from corporate meetings and banquets to reunions and outdoor receptions, all set against the wooded backdrop of the Cumberland Plateau.

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  The Pick Inn

  550 Zieglers Fort Rd, Gallatin, TN 37066, USA

  • Spaces for 225-250 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The Pick Inn is a family-owned event venue in Gallatin, Tennessee, about 40 minutes north of Nashville and directly across the street from Bledsoe Creek State Park. The property was purchased from Joy and Jesse McReynolds of the bluegrass duo "Jim & Jesse" — the venue's name is a nod to Jesse, since a fiddle player is traditionally called a "picker" in bluegrass music. Father-daughter owners Don Mercer and Amanda Jackson took over and renovated the property in 2015 after Amanda was married there in 2014, and have since hosted more than 250 weddings on site. The venue offers three areas to choose from, including a covered and heated pavilion, making it suited to both rustic and elegant celebrations in any season. A rustic log cabin on the property gives wedding parties space to get ready before the ceremony. Beyond weddings, The Pick Inn hosts receptions, corporate events, company picnics, reunions, showers, and birthday parties, with in-house services spanning catering, floral design through Pick Inn Petals, DJ services, and full setup and teardown coordination.

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  International Storytelling Center

  116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

  • 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.

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  Elvis Presley's Graceland

  Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Graceland, the Memphis home of Elvis Presley, hosts private events and weddings across several distinctive venues on and around the historic estate. Because the mansion and grounds are reserved for tours out of respect for Elvis's residence and burial site, functions are held at Elvis Presley's Memphis, the entertainment complex across from the mansion, which brings together multiple connected spaces for progressive receptions with bars and food stations throughout. Event spaces include the Graceland Soundstage and Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum, each 20,000 square feet and suited to everything from live performances and trade show exhibitions to corporate meetings and conferences; the Graceland Exhibition Center, two connected 10,000-square-foot bays styled as blank canvases for parties and exhibitions; and Presley Motors Car Museum, where guests can dine among Elvis's car collection, including his Pink Cadillac. For weddings, Graceland's Chapel in the Woods sits in the woods on the estate's historic grounds, with high beam wood ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the forest, and its own bridal and groom's rooms. Graceland's Special Events team coordinates catering, entertainment, and equipment for events, which require a minimum of 50 guests for evening functions.

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  Above the Mist Gazebo Ceremonies

  Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA

  • Spaces for 2 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Garden

  Above the Mist Weddings hosts Christian ceremonies across several scenic locations in the Arts & Crafts Community of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, led by Reverend Ownby and his team. Ceremonies are personalized and scripture-based unless couples prefer otherwise, run more like an intimate conversation than a formal sermon, and are built around each couple's own story. Among its ceremony settings is a wooden gazebo surrounded by seasonal flowers and greenery, with a waterfall on the grounds — an intimate spot designed for couples eloping or marrying without a guest list to manage. Gazebo ceremony packages include a minister and can be paired with a photographer for an online gallery and printed photos. Above the Mist also offers Mountain View, Event Center, Riverside, and Vineyard & Barn ceremony locations, with packages that scale from couple-only elopements to full receptions for larger guest counts. The company was named Best of 2014 in Gatlinburg by the Gatlinburg Awards Program.

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  White Fence Farm

  350 Paul McGlamery Rd, Trade, TN 37691, USA

  • 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.

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  Pleasant Hill Mansion at The Governors Club

  9681 Concord Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027, USA

  • 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.

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  Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

  700 S Hall of Fame Dr, Knoxville, TN 37915, USA

  • 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.

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  404 Kitchen

  507 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

  • 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.

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  Fox Den Country Club

  12284 N Fox Den Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934, USA

  • 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.

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