Probably the most common question I see asked by couples planning a wedding in Tennessee is, "Are there any wedding venues here that aren't a barn?"


And I don't blame them for asking. Tennessee is a beautiful state full of scenic views and, well, farms. And barns. And barns that aren't even on farms. Just barns for days - and who the heck even decided that barns were a great idea for a wedding???


Anyways, if you thought all wedding venues in Tennessee were just barns, prepare to have your mind blown. I have 17 incredible wedding venue options to share with you that are scattered from every single corner of the state and everywhere in between. From stunning southern manors and blooming gardens to picturesque overlooks and even a cave, Tennessee might be hiding some seriously unique places to tie the knot, but I'm about to put them all under the spotlight!


17 Non-Barn Tennessee Wedding Venues


  1. Reelfoot Lake State Park
  2. Graceland Chapel in the Woods
  3. ACRE
  4. Cedar Hall
  5. Sandy Creek Farms
  6. Discovery Park of America
  7. Leeric Lodge and Resort on Center Hill Lake
  8. Fall Creek Falls State Park
  9. Cedars of Lebanon State Park
  10. Cheekwood Estate & Garden
  11. The Ruskin
  12. Graystone Quarry
  13. River Cliff Event Venue
  14. The Venue Chattanooga
  15. Whitestone Inn
  16. The Magnolia Venue
  17. Chapel at the Park


Be sure to read on for more information about each venue such as location, accommodation details, contact details and more!


West Tennessee Wedding Venues

Reelfoot Lake State Park, Tiptonville

  • 2595 Highway 21 East, Tiptonville, TN 38079
  • www.tnstateparks.com/parks/info/reelfoot-lake
  • Accommodates up to 400 guests 
  • This state park nestled in the far north west corner of Tennessee is a unique scenic location for a wedding. Created from a freak incident by nature, this park came to be after multiple earthquakes shook the area and caused the Mississippi to flow backwards, filling the area and creating what is now known as Reelfoot Lake. Featuring a large indoor auditorium to host your reception, and a beautiful outdoor location overlooking the lake, Reelfoot Lake is a fantastic scenic location to choose for your wedding!


Graceland Chapel in the Woods, Memphis

  • 3600 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116
  • www.graceland.com/chapel-in-the-woods
  • Accommodates up to 100 guests
  • If you love Hallmark movies, you may have seen the movie “Wedding at Graceland” which was filmed right here at this very venue! This charming chapel deep in the woods near Memphis is simply a picturesque chapel, it’s no wonder it was used in a Hallmark movie! 



ACRE, Memphis

  • 690 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
  • www.acrememphis.com
  • Accommodations unknown
  • If you’re looking for a venue to host an intimate micro wedding that also feels like home, ACRE has you covered. Rent out this entire restaurant and have both your venue needs and catering needs covered. Reservations are only taken by phone, so if you’re interested in booking ACRE for your upcoming elopement or micro wedding, be sure to call them at 901-818-2273.


Cedar Hall, Memphis

  • www.evergroveestates.com/cedar-hall
  • 3712 Broadway Rd, Memphis, TN 38135
  • Accommodates up to 350 guests
  • This bed and breakfast plus wedding venue is full of all of the southern charm you could desire, and their team is top notch! Featuring a stunning manor surrounded by manicured lawns and gardens, you can be certain that your wedding will be full of elegance.


Sandy Creek Farms, Springville

  • 239 Poplar Grove Rd, Springville, TN 38256
  • www.sandycreekfarms.com
  • Accommodates up to 350 guests
  • I know what you are thinking: “A farm? A farm means a barn!” but don’t blow off this farm so fast! Sandy Creek is a premiere destination for weddings, featuring 6 different sites to get married across it’s 400 acre farm. Choose between their signature island site on their lake, a dreamy pine tree forest, a pavilion, or their restored horse barn with luxurious rustic vibes. Alternatively, this venue is perfect for elopements and micro weddings where you can exchange vows at their cabin overlooking the lake, or inside their vaulted, window covered greenhouse.


Discovery Park of America, Union City

  • 830 Everett Blvd, Union City, TN 38261
  • www.discoveryparkofamerica.com
  • Accommodates up to 400 guests depending on venue space choice
  • Listen, if you love unique museums, you will LOVE Discovery Park of America. Easily one of Tennessee’s hidden gems of places to see, Discovery Park is a spectacular venue to host a wedding. This venue offers 15 spaces to host an event, but I would highly recommend checking out either the Tower room, Train Depot, Chapel, Chapel Lawn, and the Covered Bridge for your ceremony space choices, and then you can enjoy the stunning indoor views of life size dinosaurs in Dinosaur Hall for your reception. And honestly, as a previous employee here, if you’re planning a micro wedding, let me personally recommend choosing the intimate space in the Tower where you can surround yourself with your loved ones plus panoramic views. Did I mention that the ceiling in that room  is designed to look like stars after the sun sets??



Middle Tennessee Wedding Venues

Leeric Lodge, Silver Point

  • 8400 Silver View Lane, Silver Point, TN 38582
  • www.duewesthideaways.com
  • Accommodates up to 125 guests with 100 or less being the most comfortable
  • This venue situated in the hills and overlooking Center Hill Lake is the perfect venue if you’re looking for privacy! With everything you need to plan the perfect wedding, this venue is a total dream in middle Tennessee!


Fall Creek Falls, Spencer

  • 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, TN 38585
  • https://tnstateparks.com/parks/fall-creek-falls
  • Varies by venue, max capacity 50-350 guests
  • State Parks can be a fantastic place to find a wedding venue, and Fall Creek Falls has a venue for everyone! From ballrooms at the lodge that can host up to 300 people, to their Secret Overlook that is perfect for intimate weddings of up to 50 people, and multiple other options for your perusal, you can plan a beautiful wedding at this state park, plus take advantage of all the scenic views Fall Creek Falls has to offer.


Cedars of Lebanon State Park, Lebanon

  • 328 Cedar Forest Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090
  • https://tnstateparks.com/parks/venues/cedars-of-lebanon
  • Varies by venue, max capacity 30-250 guests
  • Another state park in Tennessee, Cedars of Lebanon offers two different indoor venues, 3 pavilions and 1 gazebo to choose from for your wedding. While the pavilions and gazebo are ideal outdoor locations for small weddings, the Cedar Forest Lodge is a warm and cozy stone and wood lodge perfect for a small indoor wedding, but if you need a little more space, be sure to check out the Assembly Hall!


Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, Nashville

  • 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205
  • www.cheekwood.org/weddings-facility-rentals/weddings/
  • Accommodates up to 400 guests depending on venue
  • Whether you’re planning a wedding or an elopement, with 12 different locations to choose from Cheekwood Estate & Gardens has a venue for everyone. Whether you’re dreaming of saying “I do” in the gardens, or dance the night away beneath the string lights in the Frist Learning Center Courtyard, or looking for something even more elegant, you have endless barn free options right in Nashville!


The Ruskin, Dickson

  • 2803 Yellow Creek Rd, Dickson, TN 37055
  • www.ruskinvenues.com
  • Accommodates up to 350 guests
  • Another property in middle Tennessee situated just west of Nashville with multiple venues to choose from, The Ruskin is a unique location. Have you ever dreamed of getting married in a cave?? You can here - and carry on the celebration inside the cavern! If you’re looking for a unique and scenic wedding venue, The Ruskin has you totally covered.


Graystone Quarry, Franklin

  • 4520 Graystone Quarry Ln, Franklin, TN 37064
  • www.graystonequarry.com
  • Exact accommodations are not posted online by the venue
  • Newer to Nashville, this venue opened up in 2017 and quickly became a popular venue to have a wedding! Enjoy incredible views, limestone rock facings, and a waterfall at this abandoned rock quarry turned luxury wedding venue just south of Nashville. 



East Tennessee Wedding Venues

River Cliff Event Venue, Sparta

  • 1241 River Clf Wy, Sparta, TN 38583
  • www.rivercliffevents.com
  • Accommodates up to 150 guests
  • River Cliff venue is a beautiful property that overlooks a stunning view of Cane Creek. While there is a barn on site, this venue features multiple ceremony locations including an outdoor spot with a full view of the river, and you can dance the night away afterwards underneath a canopy of vines and fairy lights. I highly recommend this location if you’re planning a fall wedding, the colors are to die for! 


The Venue Chattanooga, Chattanooga

  •  4119 Cummings Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37419
  • www.thevenuechattanooga.com
  • Accommodates up to 300 guests
  • This beautiful venue located less than 10 minutes from downtown Chattanooga is totally barn free and offers indoor and outdoor location options. With a stunning, elegant indoor venue and a gorgeous, outdoor garden location, you can’t go wrong with where you choose to exchange your vows here!


Whitestone Inn, Kingston

  • 1200 Paint Rock Road, Kingston, TN 37763
  • www.whitestoneinn.com
  • Accommodates up to 150 guests
  • This charming venue located roughly an hour or so away from Knoxville has multiple sites to offer that are full of views along Watts Bar Lake. With two different gazebos picturesque chapel to choose from, you have three totally barn free options for your wedding here.


The Magnolia Venue, Pigeon Forge

  • 1120 Eagle Pointe Way, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
  • www.themagnoliavenue.com
  • Accommodates up to 100 guests
  • If you’ve been on the search for stunning mountain views in an intimate setting in Tennessee, look no further than The Magnolia venue. Situated right in the Smoky Mountains, this venue offers breathtaking views for your ceremony while providing a warm and cozy, luxury cabin experience for your reception. Need somewhere a little larger? Check out their family owned sister property, The Trillium, which can comfortably accommodate up to 130 guests with a maximum capacity of 150.


Chapel at the Park, Gatlinburg

  • 1844 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  • www.chapelatthepark.com
  • Accommodates up to 70 guests
  • If you’re planning an intimate micro wedding or an elopement, this venue is for you! Chapel at the Park features an adorable chapel in the woods of the Smoky Mountains that can accommodate up to 70 guests for your small wedding needs, but if you’re planning a micro wedding, be sure to check out their other location sites available - including a 2 story waterfall!


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