Bride and groom walking in a field with the Great Smoky Mountains behind them at The Lily Barn in Townsend, Tennessee
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Dreamy Tennessee Wedding Venues

Make your wedding day extra special by booking one of these Tennessee venues.

Featured in this Article:

Weddings at Tennessee Wineries
Outdoor Weddings at Tennessee State Parks
Great Smoky Mountain Wedding Venues
Wedding Venues in and near Nashville
Wedding Venues in and near Memphis

Wedding season is upon us. If you’re planning your big day, Tennessee offers picture-perfect venues that will make your wedding memorable and impress your guests. And, if you're planning an elopement, browse this list of destinations, too. Here are a few Tennessee wedding venues that will have you booking your special day in the mountains and beyond.  

Weddings at Tennessee Wineries

Tennessee’s wineries aren’t just for sampling red and white. You can also stage your special day among the state’s many vineyards and tasting rooms. 

Crown Winery

  • Located in Humboldt, Tennessee

  • Offers an Italian countryside wedding with lush vineyards and a Tuscan villa-style winery

Villa Nove Vineyards

  • Located in Butler

  • Have a Tuscany-style wedding without the cost of international airfare

  • Enjoy a 360-view of the Appalachian Mountains with 35 acres of grape vines as your backdrop

Natchez Hills Vineyard

  • Located in Hampshire, Tennessee

  • Your vineyard wedding can take place outdoors or in the 4,000 square-foot indoor event space

  • Includes exclusive property access of vineyard, winery, tasting room, pergolas, gazebos and vineyard

  • Boutique packages are available for smaller weddings (property remains open)

DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards

  • Located in Baxter, Tennessee

  • Indoor and outdoor options for ceremony

  • The Vineyard Lawn + Bridge showcase the splendor of the vineyards and accommodate 500+ guests

  • Indoor options include The Grand Bella featuring a beautiful staircase for 300 guests, The Tuscany Room hosts 75 guests and The Champagne Room hosts 50 guests

Outdoor Weddings at Tennessee State Parks

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For the wedding couple who loves Mother Nature, Tennessee has 56 state parks in which to exchange vows. If you want an intimate wedding,

Fall Creek Falls State Park

  • Lodge Fall Creek Falls for large weddings

  • If you're having an intimate wedding, hold your ceremony at the secret overlook for you and your 50 guests

Pickwick Landing

  • 6,000 square feet of flexible event space at the Lodge Pickwick Landing

  • 1,300 square feet of naturally lit, pre-function space

  • Sandy Beach Point with lakeside backdrop is a beautiful outdoor space with 300 guest capacity

  • Six pavilions at various locations are also options

  • Catering from the Restaurant featuring Southern cuisine

Montgomery Bell

  • Venues include indoor and outdoor

  • Conference center, Montgomery Bell Lodge Terrace, Lake Acorn Pavilion and various other pavilions located around the park

  • Catering available onsite

Reelfoot Lake

  • Outdoor venues include the Kiwanis Wedding Area, six pavilions located around the state park, and Bluebank Bridge, a small bridge leading to the lake

  • The Ellington Auditorium is the indoor venue that can host 400 guests. Tables, chairs and a kitchen are included

Tims Ford 

  • Spencer Hall - indoor option hosting 120 guests with tables and chairs included

  • Two pavilions can host 75-120 guests at various locations in the park

  • Accommodations available to rent include 22 two-bed, one-bath cabins, RV and tent camping

Great Smoky Mountain Wedding Venues

Almost Heaven Resort & Weddings - Gatlinburg

  • Almost Heaven Resort & Weddings is in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains

  • 130-acre wedding venue in Gatlinburg

  • Offers three wedding venues in Tennessee mountains

  • Options with professional wedding planners and services for your ceremony and reception

  • Mountaintop ceremony and reception, Mountain ceremony only, and chapel wedding options

  • Enjoy Smoky Mountain log cabins and wedding suites overlooking Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Titanic Museum Attraction - Pigeon Forge

  • If you’re a fan of the film Titanic you’ll love the Titanic Museum Attraction as a wedding venue option in Pigeon Forge

  • The museum has several different options for wedding ceremonies and receptions

  • Intimate wedding package available

  • Access to the Grand Staircase for wedding photos

  • Private rooms on the third floor are also available

The Lily Barn - Townsend

  • The Lily Barn is a mountain wedding venue close to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  • Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains

  • It’s a beautiful outdoor wedding facility, often used for large, customized weddings

  • The Lily Barn is a 100-acre farm that houses a 130-year-old cantilever barn sat among a three-acre perennial garden, your bridal suite for the day

  • Groom's cabin and event pavilion

  • Evergreen maze for children of all ages

  • Photography option includes by the pond where beautiful Day Lilies and native plants are in bloom

The Barn at Faith Farms - Athens

  • The Barn at Faith Farms is an elegant wedding venue in Athens, Tennessee

  • Up to 400 guests can be accommodated

  • The barn is an open-concept banquet hall with high ceilings and exposed beams

  • Outdoor spaces include trees as a backdrop

  • Setup and clean up services are complimentary, lighting and sound, tables and chairs are provided with barn rental 

  • On-site decor

  • Event planner is available

  • Easy parking

  • Bridal suite for the bride and bridal party available

Heartland Meadows - Knoxville

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In Knoxville, you’ll find Heartland Meadows

  • Located on 45 beautiful acres, Heartland Meadows is a rustic venue

  • Farm wood tables

  • Up to 400 padded garden chairs

  • Church pews for outdoor use

  • All-day access to the bridal suite and groom’s quarters

  • Porta cools and patio heaters

  • Use of the Treasure Barn that houses furniture, props and decor

  • Yard games

  • Kawasaki Mule transportation

  • Rain plan options

The Barn at Pollard Grove - Kodak

Rustic charm and modern luxury blend for a memorable wedding venue at The Barn at Pollard Grove, about 22 miles near Gatlinburg 

  • Escape to the lush, rolling hills of this Great Smoky Mountain wedding venue

  • The renovated barn includes exposed wooden beams, vintage chandeliers and twinkling lights

  • A bridal suite and groom's cabin are onsite

  • Overnight newlywed accommodations are also available

Museum of Appalachia - Clinton

The Museum of Appalachia is an historic museum and an affordable event venue located in Clinton, Tennessee

  • Situated on more than 60 pastoral acres

  • Surrounded by split rail fences, offering a captivating setting for your special day

  • Reminiscent of Tennessee pioneer days, the museum offers rustic cabins, barns and a quaint chapel for wedding locations

  • Guests have access to an indoor reception hall equipped with a prep kitchen, antique serving bars, and a capacity to comfortably seat up to 200 guests

Dogwood Meadows - Rockwood

Let the beautiful mountains and rolling hills of Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau mountains be your wedding backdrop

  • Sitting on 150 acres, Dogwood Meadows gives you views of Black Mountain and Renegade Mountain

  • A hand-built arbor sits on top of the hill for a memorable setting for your ceremony

  • At Dogwood Meadows, you get excellent service, plenty of space for your guests and amenities

Wedding Venues in and near Nashville

The Bell Tower - Nashville

If you’re a city girl and want to be a downtown Nashville bride, you’ll love The Bell Tower

  • An historic church circa 1874 that has been transformed into a modern, spacious event venue

  • Exposed beams, natural light, and an upper level mezzanine

  • One of the most desired wedding locations in downtown Nashville

  • Amenities include a full on-site kitchen, bridal lounges, and state-of-the-art light and sound

  • Can accommodate seated dinners for up to 400 guests and cocktail-style receptions for 700 guests

  • The wedding venue is the single largest free standing venue in downtown Nashville

Margaritaville Hotel - Nashville

If you want a fun and memorable wedding, tie the knot at Margaritaville Hotel in downtown Nashville

  • Conveniently close to the Broadway District

  • When you arrive, you're on island time which means the talented team at Margaritaville take care of all the details

  • Whether you want a big bash or intimate ceremony, the indoor and outdoor venues can accommodate

The Barn at Sycamore Farms - Arrington

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The Barn at Sycamore Farms is an idyllic wedding venue tucked away in Arrington, Tennessee

  • Wedding venue is close to Nashville, about 27 miles south

  • Three wedding venues for your special day

  • The barn has a warm and inviting ambiance, surrounded by exposed wood beams with elegant chandeliers, drapery and twinkle lights

  • Lavish bathrooms

  • Ladies lounge

  • Groomsmen quarters

  • Fully equipped kitchen

  • The island is an outdoor venue featuring an elegant stone and wood bridge that leads to an island with a wooden pergola and lush trees

  • The 100-year-old sycamore tree is a beautiful backdrop for an outdoor wedding

Saltbox Inn - Cookeville

Weddings and special occasions at the Saltbox Inn in Cookeville, about 1 hour from Nashville

  • Perfect for charming and intimate events

  • Wedding location options include an outdoor garden, a rustic farm, a cozy fireside indoors and an elegant pavilion

  • The Saltbox Inn offers outdoor accommodations for up to 500 guests

  • An elopement package is also available

Butterfly Hollow Bed & Breakfast - Gordonsville

Discover a luxurious romantic hideaway at Butterfly Hollow Bed & Breakfast, about 50 miles from Nashville.

  • A charming three-bedroom bed and breakfast nestled in a storybook setting on 82 acres

  • Tucked into the Cumberland Plateau foothills

  • Weekday wedding packages are available Sunday-Thursday

  • Includes a one night’s stay and a full breakfast the next morning

  • You also get exclusive use of the property

  • Wedding coordinator provided

  • Private ceremony hosted

  • Licensed wedding officiant 

  • Keepsake toasting glasses 

  • Homemade wedding cake 

  • Bridal bouquet and boutonniere provided

Wedding Venues in and near Memphis

The Peabody Hotel - Memphis

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The Peabody Hotel, "South's Grand Hotel" is one of the most elegant wedding venues in Memphis

Have an intimate wedding or a grand, 4,000-guest event

Themes can range from trendy to traditional

Work with the talented culinary team, wedding planning coordinators and top event planners

Your wedding will be one everyone will remember forever

Discovery Park of America - Union City

Discovery Park of America is a museum filled with an extensive collection of historical and cultural artifacts, a 20,000-gallon tank filled with regional underwater creatures and three beautiful gardens

  • It’s also a unique and affordable wedding venue in Tennessee

  • Choose from the 14 venues: the century-old chapel and gardens, the red barn, the Reelfoot Room or even Dinosaur Hall where dinosaur relics add to the fun of your reception

  • All food and beverages are provided by Discovery Park of America or one of their approved caterers

Memphis Museum of Science & History - Memphis

Choose from a variety of unique wedding venue locations at the Memphis Museum of Science & History in Memphis.

  • Wedding locations include the Giant Screen Theater, the historic and charming mansion and more

  • Can host a wedding size of 50-500 guests

  • The onsite Special Events Coordinator can help you bring your wedding dreams to life

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