The Historic Cadre Building

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.