BEST WEDDING VENUES IN NASHVILLE, TN
According to a Wedding Planner with 15+ Years of Experience
After planning hundreds of weddings and events over the past 15 years, we know as much as you do, that not all weddings are the same. Not all client needs are the same. And not everyone’s style is the same.
There are 4 core differences in venue needs for modern brides and grooms:
- Capacity: The average wedding in Nashville has about 110 guests. However, some people are hosting weddings as small as 50, and some as large as 500+. To help you find venues that meet your capacity needs, we created a separate section for venues with a capacity over 200 below.
- Catering: While many venues require you to cater your food through them, this does not work for everyone. For multicultural weddings with specific meal items you’d want to serve, or simply wanting to choose your own (licensed) caterer who specializes in your favorite meal options, you may want a venue that gives more flexibility in the area. This is why we have a specific section below for venues that allow outside catering.
- Indoor/Outdoor: If you’re hosting a wedding in the middle of Summer or the middle of Winter then you may be seeking an indoor venue, but if your wedding is in more mild times, you may want part or all of your wedding to be outdoors. We’ve noted which venues below provide outdoor options for the ceremony or reception
- Style: Everyone’s style is unique, so we’ve provided a list of venues with different styles for you to choose from.
SECTION 1: VENUES THAT ARE CATERING HALLS
1. THE HERMITAGE HOTEL
Nashville’s only AAA Five Diamond hotel and a magnificent 1910 Beaux-Arts landmark in the heart of downtown, featuring a breathtaking grand lobby with a stunning stained glass ceiling, opulent ballrooms, and a level of historic grandeur and white-glove service that is simply unmatched in the city.
Overview
- City: Nashville, TN
- Max capacity: 250 guests (seated)
- Provides in-house catering
- Indoor spaces only
What couples love:
- The magnificent 1910 grand lobby with its breathtaking stained glass ceiling – one of the most photographically spectacular hotel interiors in the entire South
- The AAA Five Diamond standard of service, which ensures every single detail of the wedding day is handled with extraordinary care and professionalism
- The historic Beaux-Arts architecture and rich Tennessee history embedded in every corner of the building
- A culinary team that is consistently praised as among the finest in Nashville, delivering a dining experience that genuinely impresses even the most discerning guests
- The unrivaled prestige of hosting your wedding in Nashville’s most iconic and distinguished luxury hotel – a choice that carries real cultural weight in the city
2. CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS
A magnificent 1929 historic estate and world-class botanical garden set on 55 beautifully landscaped acres in Belle Meade, featuring the stunning Georgian Revival Cheekwood mansion, manicured formal gardens, woodland sculptures, and one of the most naturally breathtaking wedding settings in all of Tennessee.
Overview
- City: Nashville, TN
- Max capacity: 350 guests (seated outdoors)
- Preferred catering list
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- The extraordinary combination of a historic 1929 Georgian Revival mansion and 55 acres of world-class botanical gardens that create an incomparable setting of natural and architectural beauty
- Multiple beautifully distinct ceremony and reception settings – from formal garden terraces to woodland sculpture trails – that give the wedding day a genuine sense of discovery and variety
- Outdoor ceremony settings surrounded by manicured gardens, seasonal flowers, and woodland art installations that produce genuinely magical wedding photography
- The cultural prestige of hosting your wedding at one of Nashville’s most beloved and respected cultural institutions
- A timeless, deeply romantic atmosphere that works beautifully for any style – from grand formal celebrations to intimate garden parties
3. GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT
A legendary, world-class resort spanning nearly 10 acres of breathtaking indoor atriums filled with lush gardens, cascading waterfalls, and a winding Delta River – creating a truly astonishing indoor tropical paradise that makes it one of the most unique and spectacular wedding venues anywhere in the country.
Overview
- City: Nashville, TN
- Max capacity: 1,000+ guests (seated)
- Provides in-house catering
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- The absolutely extraordinary indoor atriums with lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, and a winding river that create a setting that quite simply has to be seen to be believed
- A nearly limitless variety of event spaces – from intimate ballrooms to massive grand halls – making it one of the very few Nashville venues that can accommodate virtually any guest count in genuine style
- World-class full-service resort hospitality that handles every logistical detail flawlessly, allowing couples and guests to simply relax and enjoy
- Guest accommodations, dining, entertainment, and spa facilities all under one spectacular roof – making the entire wedding weekend feel like a luxury destination event
- The sheer “wow factor” of the venue – guests who have never been to Gaylord Opryland are genuinely overwhelmed by its scale and beauty
4. BELLE MEADE HISTORIC SITE
A magnificent, beautifully preserved 1853 Greek Revival mansion and historic estate in one of Nashville’s most prestigious neighborhoods, offering sweeping formal lawns, grand antebellum architecture, and a deeply romantic Southern atmosphere that feels timelessly elegant.
Overview
- City: Nashville, TN
- Max capacity: 300 guests (seated outdoors)
- Preferred catering list
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- The iconic 1853 Greek Revival mansion that provides one of the most photographically stunning and historically significant ceremony backdrops available anywhere in Middle Tennessee
- Sweeping formal lawns and beautifully maintained estate grounds that create a naturally grand and deeply romantic outdoor wedding setting
- The sense of Southern history and antebellum grandeur that gives the entire event a richly layered sense of place and significance
- Multiple event settings across the estate that allow different parts of the wedding day to feel beautifully distinct and curated
- Wedding photos set against the mansion’s grand columns and formal gardens that have a timeless, almost painterly quality
5. THE NOELLE NASHVILLE
A beautifully designed boutique luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Nashville, housed in a strikingly restored 1920s historic building and offering sophisticated event spaces, curated artistic interiors, and a warm, creative atmosphere that perfectly captures the spirit of modern Nashville.
Overview
- City: Nashville, TN
- Max capacity: 200 guests (seated)
- Provides in-house catering
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- The strikingly beautiful 1920s historic building with curated, design-forward interiors that feel genuinely fresh, contemporary, and deeply Nashville
- A boutique scale that creates an intimate, personal atmosphere where the couple and their guests feel genuinely special rather than lost in a massive hotel operation
- The downtown Nashville location that puts guests at the center of the city’s most vibrant entertainment, dining, and music scene
- A culinary team that celebrates Nashville’s growing food culture with a level of creativity and quality that consistently impresses
- The Noelle’s artistic, culturally attuned personality makes it a natural fit for creative, style-conscious couples who want their venue to reflect their taste
SECTION 2: VENUES THAT ALLOW OUTSIDE CATERING
PERFECT FOR CLIENTS WITH PARTICULAR CATERING & CULTURAL NEEDS
1. CEDARWOOD NASHVILLE
A beautifully curated, European-inspired estate venue just outside Nashville featuring stunning stone architecture, lush manicured gardens, a romantic chapel, and a warm, intimate atmosphere that feels like a private family estate. One of Nashville’s most beloved and consistently praised outside-catering wedding destinations.
Overview
- City: Nashville, TN
- Max capacity: 250 guests (seated)
- Outside catering allowed
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- Full outside catering freedom – one of the key reasons Cedarwood attracts couples with specific cultural, dietary, or culinary visions
- A stunning combination of stone architecture, manicured gardens, and a romantic chapel that delivers European estate elegance in the heart of Tennessee
- The warm, intentionally curated atmosphere gives the entire property a sense of personal intimacy that larger, more commercial venues simply cannot replicate
- Multiple beautiful settings across the estate – chapel, garden terraces, indoor hall – that make every part of the wedding day feel distinct and thoughtfully considered
- A deeply trusted Nashville name with a well-earned reputation for beautiful results and a genuinely supportive planning experience
2. THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN
A magnificent, sprawling historic industrial complex in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, featuring beautifully restored 19th-century brick buildings, soaring timber ceilings, and multiple distinct event spaces that combine to create one of Middle Tennessee’s most characterful and flexible large-event venues.
Overview
- City: Franklin, TN
- Max capacity: 400 guests (seated)
- Outside catering allowed
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- Full outside catering freedom – the open vendor policy is one of the most important reasons couples choose The Factory for large celebrations
- Multiple beautifully distinct spaces within the historic complex that allow different parts of the wedding day to feel varied, curated, and special
- The 19th-century brick and timber industrial architecture delivers rich, warm visual character that requires minimal additional decoration
- Downtown Franklin’s charming, walkable historic district surrounds the venue, giving guests a genuinely wonderful destination to explore before and after the event
- One of the very few Middle Tennessee venues that can comfortably and beautifully host a 400-guest wedding with full outside catering freedom
3. ARRINGTON VINEYARDS
A beautifully scenic vineyard estate approximately 30 minutes south of Nashville, co-owned by country music legend Kix Brooks, featuring sweeping rolling hill vineyard views, a rustic-elegant tasting barn, and open pastoral grounds that deliver genuine Tennessee wine-country romance.
Overview
- City: Arrington, TN
- Max capacity: 300 guests (seated outdoors)
- Outside catering allowed
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- Full outside catering freedom – bring any culinary team that complements the vineyard’s warm, pastoral atmosphere
- Sweeping vineyard and rolling hill views that make every outdoor ceremony feel utterly romantic and cinematically beautiful
- The music connection – co-owned by Kix Brooks – gives the venue a genuine Nashville cultural cachet that many couples love
- A relaxed, wine-country atmosphere that creates a naturally festive, unhurried celebration energy that guests consistently rave about
- Access to the vineyard’s own estate wines adds a genuinely special, place-specific element to the bar program
4. MINT SPRINGS FARM
A beautifully maintained private farm estate in Nolensville featuring a stunning timber-frame barn, open meadow ceremony grounds, a vintage farmhouse, and sweeping Tennessee countryside views. A warmly beloved outside-catering wedding destination in the heart of Williamson County.
Overview
- City: Nolensville, TN
- Max capacity: 250 guests (seated)
- Outside catering allowed
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- Full outside catering freedom – perfect for couples who want to bring in specialized cultural caterers, family recipes, or farm-to-table culinary experiences
- A stunning timber-frame barn with warm, natural character that serves as a beautiful reception space requiring minimal additional decor
- Open meadow ceremony grounds and sweeping Tennessee countryside views that create genuinely magical outdoor ceremony settings
- The private, exclusive-use property feel gives the entire wedding an intimate, personal atmosphere that commercial venues cannot replicate
- One of Williamson County’s most trusted and consistently praised farm wedding venues, with a reputation for beautiful results and smooth planning
5. THE CORDELLE
A beautifully restored historic industrial building in Nashville featuring warm exposed brick, soaring ceilings, and a deeply atmospheric interior that serves as a characterful, flexible blank canvas. A beloved Nashville outside-catering venue known for its intimate scale and architectural soul.
Overview
- City: Nashville, TN
- Max capacity: 200 guests (seated)
- Outside catering allowed
- Indoor spaces only
What couples love:
- Full outside catering freedom – bring any vendor and any culinary vision to this beautifully characterful space
- Warm exposed brick walls, soaring ceilings, and original architectural details that create a richly atmospheric backdrop with minimal decoration needed
- A truly intimate scale that creates a warm, close-knit celebration energy – every guest feels genuinely present and included
- The blank-canvas quality of the space allows couples complete creative freedom to transform the interior however they envision
- A trusted and well-loved Nashville name that couples consistently recommend for the ease, beauty, and genuinely personal character of the experience
This venue list only scratches the surface on amazing venues in the area.
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