South of Tennessee near the Alabama border are some lovely options for your wedding. 

Whistle Hollow
A climate controlled venue and a barn

The Lodge at Gunter Hollow
This venue also offers a B&B

Riverbend Event Center
This large venue offer a range of services and options

Sacred Stone
A beautiful farm and vineyard offer space for up to 240 guests

Mulberry Lavender Farm
A charming farm setting for your wedding

Knotting Hill Inn
This Inn offers both a wedding venue and lodging

TO THE east (ardmore)

Whistle Hollow
Near the Alabama line, this venue offers an all-inclusive space for weddings

King B Farm
This luxury barn is set on a 600 acre farm

Ardmore Station
Situated in a historic building, this venue offer a budget friendly option.

About an hour southeast of Nashville, is the area of Tullahoma, TN.  With beautiful valleys and lake areas, this area is filled with scenic wedding venues.  

Tullahoma

Beechcraft Heritage Museum  This aviation museum is a truly unique location for your wedding with large hangars of restored aircraft.  

Tullahoma Event Center is a 1935 era building in historic Tullahoma with modern amenities

Rock Creek Springs is a rustic venue for outdoor weddings. 

Lakeside Center at Arnold Air Force Base.  This venue is open to the public and provides catering while having beautiful views of the lake.   See a beautiful wedding held here

Manchester

Patch Manor is a historic house that offer Southern cuisine

Farrar Hill Farms offers rustic farm weddings

Bell Buckle

Greystone Farm has an old barn with tables and chairs near Bell Buckle, TN

Bell Buckle Banquet Hall is an all inclusive rustic venue. 

Shelbyville and Normandy

Grace Valley Farm offers space for weddings and events as well as overnight accommodations.  

Cascade Hollow at George Dickel Distillery 

Parish Patch offers multiple locations for weddings from Cortner Mill Restaurant to Whitney Chapel

30 minutes north of Nashville is Sumner County, TN.   This area is filled with old farms and plantation, historic buildings, and renovated structures. There are multiple venues all with different styles and feels.  When driving north, first you get to the town of Hendersonville (located 15 minutes south of Gallatin, TN). 

Hendersonville  

Spring Haven Mansion  This historic plantation has outdoor park like locations

Lighthouse Wedding and Event Center This waterfront venue offers a gorgeous view

Historic Rock Castle  A historic venue with outdoor space

Country Hills Golf Course  This banquet room provide flexibility for vendors and catering

Gallatin

Hancock House  This historic log cabin bed and breakfast provides indoor and outdoor space as well as catering

Barber House  This mansion and grounds have been around since the Civil War

Rock Creek Farms  A rustic barn venue

Epic Event Center  An indoor and outdoor space in Sumner County

Depot Square Originally a train depot, this space has exposed brick in the large indoor space

Updated January 2020

If you are a bride on a budget, here are some venues around Nashville that will help you save. There may be trade-offs such as fewer amenities or more restrictions.

1. The Martin Center

Located in Brentwood.   This facility is a community center, but offers facility rentals after hours and weekends. 

Notes: Includes tables and chairs for 200

2. Cool Springs House

Located in Brentwood.  This old home in Crockett Park is a beautiful setting for a smaller wedding.

Notes: Some tables and chairs.  No dancing in the house.  

3. Cedar Forest Lodge

Located in Cedars of Lebanon Park.  This historic lodge holds 80 guests in a rustic and natural setting

Notes: Includes tables and chairs for 80.  Books up very early.

Other great state parks are Fall Creek Falls and Henry Horton

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4. The Foundry

Located in Nashville.  This historic, artsy building can hold up to 150 guests. 

Notes: Has a few tables.  No alcohol allowed.

5. Amqui Station

Located in Madison.  This historic train station has a large outdoor pavilion that holds 200 seated.

Notes: Will need to follow the facility policies.  Tables and linens available for rent.    

6. Smiley Hollow

Located in Goodlettsville.  This venue includes indoor and outdoor space as well as catering.  Includes tables, benches, food and non-alcoholic drinks. 

7. Stone Hall

Located in Hermitage.  This historic house starts at $150 an hour.

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8. Monthaven

Located in Hendersonville.  This old plantation house is used used as an art gallery. 

9. Camp Marymount

This summer camp location has a lodge, chapel and cabins .   

10. Fiddlers Grove

An historical village with multiple locations for weddings. 

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Located about 45 minutes south of Nashville, the area around Columbia TN has a wonderful small town feel.    There are a variety of different venues in and around Columbia and surrounding area.  Here is a collection of venues sorted by location.  

If you are planning a wedding or event, contact me for more detailed information about these and other venues that will fit your event. 

Updated 2022: This list has been updated to add and remove available venues. 

Columbia:

Meadow Hill Farm
A newly renovated 100 year old farm is the perfect place for your nuptials. This gorgeous location can hold 200 guests. 

Puckets Events
Pucketts in Columbia has a restaurant and upstairs event space - Guitar and Cadillac Hall.  This restaurant can seat 120 while the upstairs space can hold 250.  

Memorial Building
This building has been hosting community events since the 1940s. 

Cranford Hollow
A modern, beautiful white barn set on a lovely farm with amazing views. Includes tables and chairs as well as a bride and groom quarters with great views. Grab our free guide to planning your wedding at Cranford Hollow.

Mule Town Lumberyard
This old lumberyard has been restored into a warehouse venue for up to 100 guests. 

Antrim
With 300 acres and a historic brick home, there is something for every bride. 

Ridley 4H Center
This campus has a dining hall, ampitheater, gazebo, and lodge to hold your event from 30 - 400

The Blue Barn
A beautiful large barn set in a rural location. 

Natchez Hills Vineyard
Southwest of Columbia, Surrounded by vines, this venue offer indoor and outdoor spaces as well as inclusive packages.

Hay Long Chapel
In nearby Mt Pleasant, this historic chapel is a great place for small weddings

Black Twig Farms
A beautiful setting for outdoor weddings and ceremonies

The Barn on Bear Creek
A barn venue a few minutes from the interstate.

To the East (Culleoka and Lewisburg)

Cypress Barn at Miller Lake
A large barn with a beautiful setting by the lake.  

Double Creek Farm
A beautiful large new white barn set in the country with a large patio and outdoor fireplace.

Flat Rock Farm
A horse farm in Lewisburg offer rustic elegance

Cascata Springs
An Italian inspired villa by the water

 Echo Valley Farm
A rustic cattle farm offers a farm setting for your event.

Venue 111
A restored 100 year old building on the square in Lewisburg.

To the South (Pulaski and Lynnville)

Milky Way Farm
This farm, built by Frank Mars the founder of Mars Candy offers a large expanse of acreage, multiple barns, a chapel and a mansion to choose from. 

Circle G Ranch
A large equestrian farm with multiple barns and venue options

Rose Marry Farms
A century old restored barn is the background for your special day. 

 Hardy Chambers Farmhouse
This restored 1800’s farmhouse offers a picturesque setting for your event

To the North (Spring Hill & Thompson Station)

Homestead Manor
This space offers an event barn, outdoor spaces, and a historic manor.

Rippavilla Plantation
A historic plantation with beautiful indoor spots for photos and multiple large outdoor spaces. 

Towee Club
This golf course and banquet space is available for your event

Allenbrooke Farms
A 70 acre farm is home to a large modern climate controlled barn.  Lots of beautiful decor and upgrades available.

Venue at Birchwood
This modern barn also offers a charming stone chapel for your ceremony as well as a modern barn with tables and chairs.

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I recently had the pleasure of visiting 

Natchez Hills Vineyard and Event Center

.  This venue is located about an hour southwest of Nashville near Columbia.

This location features a vineyard as well as an event center. A winery is schedule to open in the near future.   Weddings can be held outdoors by the vineyard or indoors in the event center.  The event center holds around 125 guests.   There is also the option of placing a tent near the vineyards for an outdoor reception.

Next to the event center is a full cottage with a kitchen and bedrooms that the bride can use to change or rent for overnight use.   This cottage is conveniently located across the patio from the event center.  It is fully furnished and includes a great kitchen. 

Natchez Hills offers packages from Venue Only to Full Service.  Venue Only packages include tables and chairs and start at $2500, plus cleaning fee and tax.  The venue offers a list of preferred vendors but allows outside vendors as well.  Full Service packages are based on your guest count and include music, flowers, cake, lighting and many more services and upgrades. 

Want private accommodations or a second venue option? The owners of Natchez Hills also run

Ridgetop Bed and Breakfast

 a 170 acre farm setting nearby.   The venue can also arrange for shuttle service from Columbia as well.

Be sure to visit

Natchez Hills

or call them at 931-285-2500