uniquely nashville meeting space & special event venues Need assistance in finding the right venue for your Uniquely Nashville special event? Contact one of these local companies that specialize in this service: 12th and Porter (Nightlife) The Gulch 114 12th Ave. N. (615) 320-3754, 12andporter.com One of the best places in Nashville for live music and entertainment! Has featured artists from Keith Urban to Jon Bon Jovi and is one of the premier venues to check out new artists showcases. Maximum Capacity: 350 12th and Porter 300 200 200 Destination MuSICk CITy 615-324-5552 destinationmusickcity.com destination Nashville 615-851-9190 destinationnashville.com DMC, A Destination MANAgEMENT COMpANy powered by EVENT LogISTICS, INC. 615-695-5224 eventlogistics.com MapLE Ridge EVENTS 615-828-5575 mapleridgeevents.com Adventureworks (Attraction) Outside Davidson County 1300 Narrows of the Harpeth Park, Kingston Springs (615) 297-2250, adventureworks.com Adventures for individuals, families and groups of all types. A nationally recognized leader in experience-based team building and outdoor recreational adventure. Experience the thrilling zipline tour nestled in 40 acres of old-growth forest. Outdoor Spaces Variable Variable Variable 3rd & Lindsley Nashville (Nightlife) Downtown SoBro 818 Third Ave. S. (615) 259-9891, 3rdandlindsley.com Offering food and live music seven nights a week. National, international, regional and local Nashville artists, from up-and-coming acts to legends. Maximum Capacity: 550 General Space 400 330 550 Acme Feed & Seed 101 Broadway (615) 915-0888, theacmenashville.com Located in the heart of downtown Nashville with views of Broadway and the riverfront, offering 22,000 square feet of entertainment and dining, including the largest one-level event venue on Broadway. Advertising Partner, p. 38 1st Floor 300 450 2nd Floor Rooftop 200 The Hatchery 300 450 Adventure Science Center (Attraction) Downtown SoBro 800 Fort Negley Blvd. (615) 862-5160, adventuresci.org Hands-on learning environment perfect for private events. Skyline Room provides full view of downtown. There are 12,000 square feet of exhibit space and a 160-seat planetarium with a 60-foot full dome with digital projection capabilities. Maximum Capacity: 3,000 Advertising Partner, p. 46 All Center 2,500 Blue Classroom 24 Green Classroom 24 Jack Wood Hall 100 144 200 Lobby Space Chase 300 500 Space Chase 1st Floor 175 250 Space Chase 2nd Floor 125 250 Sudekum Planetarium 166 Yellow Classroom 24 Aerial (Special Event Facility) Downtown Broadway 411 Broadway (615) 248-8458, aerialnashville.com Featuring 3,000 square feet of usable, customizable indoor/outdoor space; full-service indoor/outdoor access bar with affordable bar packages; private restrooms; on-site audiovisual; exclusive venue access for guests; friendly and knowledgeable staff; and comfortably accommodates groups of 30 to 250 guests. Maximum Capacity: 250 Advertising Partner, p. 42 Aerial Nashville 175 250 Andrew Jackson s Hermitage: Home of the People s President (Historic Home) Airport/Donelson 4580 Rachel s Ln., Hermitage (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com Offers a myriad of meeting areas set against the backdrop of Andrew Jackson s beloved mansion. From the executive boardroom to the Cabin-by-the-Spring, from the auditorium to the open-air Iron Gate Terrace. Maximum Capacity: 5,000 Cabin-by-the-Spring 200 250 250 Cafe 100 100 100 Hermitage Church 130 Indoor Iron Gate Terrace 300 400 Lawns, Garden 5,000 5,000 Tulip Grove 130 125 200 Arrington Vineyards & Winery (Attraction) Outside Davidson County 6211 Patton Rd., Arrington (615) 395-0102, arringtonvineyards.com Founded by Kix Brooks in 2005. Located 25 minutes south of Nashville among the beautiful hills of Arrington. Come experience our awardwinning wines, spectacular vineyard views from our covered deck and breathtaking sunsets. Tastings are free. Maximum Capacity: 120 Cellar Patio 100 100 Wine Courtyard 120 120 visitmusiccity.com 27
The Arts Company (Art Gallery) Downtown North of Broadway 215 Fifth Ave. N. (615) 254-2040, (877) 694-2040 theartscompany.com A prime downtown arts destination since 1996. Offering a distinctive Nashville experience in a welcoming environment of more than 6,000 square feet in a historic building. Avant-Garage 350 Downstairs Gallery 150 Upstairs Gallery 130 B.B. King s Blues Club & Restaurant (Nightlife) Downtown Second Avenue 152 Second Ave. N. (615) 256-2727, bbkingclubs.com Offers the trendiest venue in Nashville for your special event needs. From groups of 10 to 1,000, with stunning views of downtown Nashville, let us wow your guests with our fabulous food and all-star entertainment. Maximum Capacity: 1,000 Advertising Partner, p. 30 General Space 10-175 800 10-150 Private Dining Room 10-150 10-150 10-150 The Bell Tower (Special Event Facility) Downtown SoBro 400 Fourth Ave. S. (615) 369-6474, thebelltower.com This historic church, dating back to 1874, has exposed beams, natural light, full kitchen, lounges, and state-of-the-art light and sound that make this venue one of the most desired spots in downtown Nashville. Maximum Capacity: 700 Advertising Partner, p. 26 Boardroom 60 60 100 General Space 300 400 700 Belle Meade Plantation (Historic Home) West Nashville 5025 Harding Pk. (615) 356-0501, bellemeadeplantation.com Nineteenth-century thoroughbred stud farm and 1853 mansion open for tours. The boxwood garden and 1892 carriage house and stables are popular event sites, hosting more than 90 private events each year. Outside catering and alcohol allowed. Maximum Capacity: 300 Carriage House 140 250 300 Carriage House, 250 Stables & Paddock Gardens & Lawn 300 Bailey s Sports Grille 408 Broadway (615) 254-5452, foxandhound.com Located in the heart of downtown Nashville. With indoor seating and an open-air patio, we re able to accommodate a wide variety of events and meetings. Maximum Capacity: 400 Burgandy Room Bar Louie (Nightlife) The Gulch 314 11th Ave. S. (615) 457-1632, barlouieamerica.com/locations/nashville.aspx An eclectic, trendy bar with warm surroundings. Made famous for our handcrafted signature martinis, we also feature an exceptional selection of uniquely presented American food, traditionally and regionally inspired. Maximum Capacity: 250 Barefoot Charlie s Restaurant (Restaurant) Outside Davidson County 125 Sanders Ferry Rd., Hendersonville (615) 431-2859, barefootcharlies.net Escape to the lake to enjoy great food prepared fresh and with a tropically inspired attitude. Families welcome. Golden Tee, shuffleboard and HDTVs. Live entertainment most weekends. Belcourt Theatre (Theater) Belmont/Hillsboro Village 2102 Belcourt Ave. (615) 846-3150, belcourt.org The leading exhibitor of independent, foreign and repertory film programming in Nashville. It is also a much sought-after and intimate music venue. The theater has been nationally recognized and is an original member of the Sundance Art House Project. The 1925 Hall 350 The 1966 Hall 375 Belmont Mansion (Historic Home) Belmont/Hillsboro Village 1900 Belmont Blvd. (615) 460-5459, belmontmansion.com Nineteenth-century mansion built by Adelicia Acklen, one of the wealthiest women in America. The Grand Salon is considered the most elaborate domestic antebellum interior in Tennessee. Receptions, tours and spouse programs. No alcohol allowed on premises. Maximum Capacity: 200 Grand Salon 90 180 Mansion 140 200 Belmont University (University Facility) Belmont/Hillsboro Village 1900 Belmont Blvd. (615) 460-6000, belmont.edu Offers a variety of both historic and modern event spaces including conference and meeting spaces, classrooms, auditoriums, athletic facilities, etc. Professional support staff available to meet event needs. Full catering services. Beaman A & B 240 144 Classrooms 1-120 Curb Event Center Arena 5,520 1,200 Frist Lecture Hall 156 120 Maddox Grand Atrium 464 376 Massey Boardroom 125 96 Massey Performing 945 Arts Center McAfee Concert Hall 876 McWhorter 409 28 Neely/Black & White 320 312 Dining Room Outdoor Spaces Varies Vince Gill Room 220 120 Wedgewood 4th Floor 300 296 Conference Center Wedgewood Chapel 284 visitmusiccity.com 29
Benchmark Live Music and Sports Bar & Grill (Nightlife) Downtown Second Avenue 117 Second Ave. N. (615) 742-8887, benchmarknashville.com If you are in need of gathering or meeting space, this is the place for your event. Offering a private party room upstairs and a bar that can accommodate groups of up to 100. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (Park/Open Space) Germantown/Jefferson Street 600 James Robertson Pkwy. (615) 741-5280, tn.gov/environment/parks/bicentennial Tour Tennessee via a 200-foot granite map, a walkway featuring the 95 counties, 31 fountains representing the major rivers of Tennessee and an extraordinary history wall. Also includes a 2,000-seat amphitheater and a visitor center. General Space 10,000+ Bound ry Restaurant (Restaurant) West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown 911 20th Ave. S. (615) 321-3043, boundryrestaurant.com With a divine and eclectic menu featuring global cuisine, this is where all borders meet. See the live oak tree growing in the downstairs bar. Open-air dining available. The Phoenix Room 125 225 Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar (Nightlife) Downtown Printers Alley 220 Printers Alley (615) 242-5837, bourbonstreetblues.com Live music every day for lunch, happy hour and evening. Great food, great drinks and great times. Maximum Capacity: 300 General Space 155 215 250 The Big Bang 411 Broadway, Ste. 201 (615) 747-5851, thebigbangbar.com Nashville s only dueling piano bar! Our second-floor balcony provides a spectacular view. The great location, full sound system, and variety of entertainment and catering options make this a unique venue. Maximum Capacity: 300 The Big Bang 200 250 300 Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt (Theater) West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown Vanderbilt University, 2400 Blakemore Ave. (615) 322-7658, blair.vanderbilt.edu Serves as the focal point within Vanderbilt University for the study of music as a human endeavor and as a performing art. Addresses music through a broad array of academic, pedagogical and performing activities. Choral Hall 80 Ingram Hall 609 Steve & Judy Turner 272 Recital Hall The Bluebird Cafe (Nightlife) Green Hills 4104 Hillsboro Rd. (615) 383-1461, bluebirdcafe.com We can provide a taste of Nashville for your clients, both on- and off-site, with the world s best songs and songwriters. Work with clients and venues from Opryland to Disney World and Sundance Resort. Maximum Capacity: 100 General Space 75 80 100 Bootleggers Inn 207 Broadway (615) 457-3983, bootleggersnashville.com Featuring two floors of bootlegging, live music, moonshine, whiskey barrels, Mason jars and more. Maximum Capacity: 75 General Space 60 60 70 The Bridge Building (Special Event Facility) Downtown Stadium 2 Victory Ave. (615) 216-7165, thebridgebuilding.com A historical landmark located on the newly redeveloped downtown waterfront offers the premier Nashville destination for any special occasion. The modern-designed building provides many customizable areas, including a rooftop patio overlooking the downtown skyline. Maximum Capacity: 1,000 Advertising Partner, p. 28 Atrium 60 60 90 Cumberland 200 150 250 Infinity (includes all areas) 300 300 400 Observatory 150 150 150 Bridgestone Arena (Arena) Downtown Broadway 501 Broadway (615) 770-2000, bridgestonearena.com The home of the Nhl Nashville Predators is also the site of blockbuster events and headline concerts. Maximum Capacity: 20,000 Main Exhibit Floor 2,500 3,000 Meeting Rooms 2&3 30 130 Buffalo s Billiard Parlor (Nightlife) Downtown Second Avenue 154 Second Ave. N., Second Fl. (615) 313-7665, buffalosnashville.com Our private event spaces are ideal for corporate and private parties. The 10,000-square-foot venue overlooks the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium, creating the perfect backdrop for private parties, special events and meetings. Maximum Capacity: 400 Buffalo s Nashville 100 400 400 visitmusiccity.com 31
Butterfly Meadows Inn & Farm (Team Building/Corporate Retreats) Outside Davidson County 6775 Bethesda Arno Rd., Franklin (615) 671-4594, (877) 671-4594 butterflymeadowsinn.com Located minutes from Nashville, this is the perfect getaway. Voted one of the top relaxing destinations in Middle Tennessee, we specialize as a bed-and-breakfast, retreat center and event location. Carriage House Meeting Room Kitchen Table Meeting 6 6 Pavilion 100 100 Swallowtail Event Room 100 70 100 Cabana (Restaurant) Belmont/Hillsboro Village 1910 Belcourt Ave. (615) 577-2262, cabananashville.com The back patio has the capacity to serve 125 guests in a private, seated dinner format or stand-up and cocktail-styled events for up to 300 guests. We do corporate events, sales meetings and family reunions. Maximum Capacity: 500 Cabana 500 500 Back Patio 125 300 The Carter House (Historic Home) Outside Davidson County 1140 Columbia Ave., Franklin (615) 791-1861, battleoffranklintrust.org This registered historic landmark was built in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter. The home was the site of one of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War on Nov. 30, 1864. Advertising Partner, p. 116 City Winery (Restaurant) Downtown SoBro 609 Lafayette St. (615) 324-1010, citywinery.com/nashville A unique facility combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food and wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations and fine dining. Maximum Capacity: 1,100 Advertising Partner, p. 30 and 138 Vinyl Venue 350 290 400 New World Restaurant 100 100 Old World Lounge 130 150 New World Private 18 20 Dining Room Old World Private 16 24 Dining Room The Winery & 40 75 Barrel Room The Skybox Private 24 30 Dining Room Mezzanine Overlook 44 50 Mezzanine Lounge 32 40 New World Patio 80 100 North Terrace 40 45 West Terrace 40 45 Commodore Ballroom at Vanderbilt Student Life Center (Special Event Facility) West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown 310 25th Ave. S. (615) 343-0371, vanderbilt.edu/studentcenters/explore/floor-1 Whether your event is for 10 people or 1,000 people, the Student Life Center is the perfect venue for meetings, banquets, parties, dances, weddings and receptions. Maximum Capacity: 1,200 Advertising Partner, p. 46 General Space 50 Chaffin s Barn Dinner Theatre (Theater) West Nashville 8204 Hwy. 100 (615) 646-9977, (800) 282-2276 dinnertheatre.com Nashville s first professional theater. Serving up great buffets and Broadway plays for more than 40 years. Maximum Capacity: 296 Backstage 70 70 70 Mainstage 296 296 296 Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art (Art Gallery) West Nashville 1200 Forrest Park Dr. (615) 356-8000, (877) 356-8150 cheekwood.org From the ultimate in elegance to casual chic, Cheekwood is perfect for meetings, cocktail receptions, luncheons, dinners and more. Professional event management available. Indoor 15-300 30-300 30-400 Outdoor Variable Variable Ballroom (divides into 778 520 1,200 three sections) Board of Trust Room 100 450 Meeting Rooms 1-3 The Cordelle (Special Event Facility) Downtown SoBro 45 Lindsley Ave. (615) 354-8746, thecordelle.com A unique event space that includes a historic Victorian home, new Great Hall, furnished loft, large covered patio and garden. The layout and landscape of this venue are perfect for all types of events. Maximum Capacity: 400 The Gardens 350 The Great Hall 150 300 The Loft The Victorian visitmusiccity.com 33
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (Attraction) Downtown SoBro 222 Fifth Ave. S. (615) 416-2001, countrymusichalloffame.org The museum offers spaces that accommodate everything from small dinners to building buyouts. The museum connects to the Omni Nashville Hotel and is walking distance to the Music City Center. Maximum Capacity: 3,000 Advertising Partner, inside front cover and p. 1 BMI Hall 60 85 Boardroom 40 Carlton Terrace 200 400 City National Bank 25 Private Dining Room CMA Theater 776 Crump Terrace 70 200 Curb Conservatory 400 750 Curb Courtyard 100 200 Event Hall 600 1,200 Ford Theater 213 50 60 Grand Foyer 400 750 Hall of Fame Rotunda 170 300 HCA Lobby 300 600 Cumberland Caverns (Attraction) Outside Davidson County 1437 Cumberland Caverns Rd., McMinnville (931) 668-4396, cumberlandcaverns.com Discover Tennessee s largest show cave and U.S. Natural Landmark. Open year round with daily scenic walking tours, daytime adventure trips and overnight spelunking with camping in the cave. The home of Bluegrass Underground. Maximum Capacity: 400 Underground Ballroom 400 400 Dan McGuinness Irish Pub (Restaurant) Music Row/Demonbreun 1538 Demonbreun St. (615) 252-1991, danmcguinnesspub.com By creating a warm Irish atmosphere with a combination of great food and friendly service, this has become the place to be. Our menu offers many Irish dishes, but also many American favorites. Covered & Heated Area of Patio Covered & Uncovered Area of Patio 60 100 200 100 David Lusk Gallery (Art Gallery) South Nashville 516 Hagan St. (615) 780-9990, davidluskgallery.com Located in Nashville s invigorating Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, the gallery represents innovative and diverse artists from across the country, working across a wide range of artistic practices. Dick s Last Resort (Restaurant) Downtown Second Avenue 154 Second Ave. N. (615) 800-8894, dickslastresort.com Great food, service with an attitude, great for large groups. Live entertainment on weekends. Great for private parties and special events. Laughs are free, food will cost ya a little. Maximum Capacity: 800 Advertising Partner, p. 32 Fun Room 75 100 General Space 400 800 Reflection Room 60 80 Doc Holliday s Saloon (Nightlife) Downtown Second Avenue 112 Second Ave. N. (615) 651-8157, dochollidaysnashville.com Nashville s best hideout. Stop in and listen to Maroon 5 or Johnny Cash. You pick it on the rockin jukebox. General Space 40 40+ East Ivy Mansion (Special Event Facility) East Nashville 209 S. Fifth St. (615) 777-3964, eastivymansion.com The historic mansion is Nashville s premier wedding and event venue. Our property offers beautiful gardens, approximately 44,000 square feet of usable indoor/outdoor space, a 50-by-20-foot Roman pool and the most accommodating staff in Nashville. Maximum Capacity: 250 Events on 3rd (Special Event Facility) Downtown Printers Alley 209 Third Ave. N. (615) 457-1133, eventson3rd.com A historic, multispace, private event center in the heart of downtown Nashville. Two spaces can accommodate any group from three to more than 300 guests. Great all-inclusive packages available for any and all occasions! Maximum Capacity: 300 Dave & Buster s (Attraction) Opryland/Music Valley 540 Opry Mills Dr. (615) 970-3800, daveandbusters.com Eat, drink, play! Turn an ordinary event into an extraordinary event. Private meeting space, handcrafted billiard tables, cosmic bowling and the Million Dollar Midway, which features more than 170 interactive video games. Maximum Capacity: 3,000 9-Ball Lounge 100 100 Showroom 1 60 60 60 Showroom 2 70 70 80 Showroom 2/3 200 150 200 Showroom 3 80 80 100 Mezzanines 200 200 300+ Randolphs 100 70 150 Events@1418 (Special Event Facility) West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown 1418 Church St. (615) 321-2394, eventsat1418.com Conveniently located just blocks from downtown Nashville. Parking included; easy access for bus parking. Our planning team and in-house custom catering can provide a turnkey solution for your off-site special event or training meeting. Maximum Capacity: 120 Roof Top 50 Events@1418 100 120 visitmusiccity.com 35
The Fairgrounds Nashville (Park/Open Space) Downtown SoBro 500 Wedgewood Ave. (615) 862-8980, nashvilleexpocenter.org Home of the Tennessee State Fair, Fairgrounds Speedway and Nashville Flea Market, the property maintains eight buildings with more than 120,000 square feet of indoor space for meetings and events with abundant parking. Fontanel Mansion (Attraction) Metro Center/North Nashville 4225 Whites Creek Pk. (615) 724-1600, fontanelmansion.com Offering multiple venue spaces. The mansion is the spectacular 27,000-square-foot former home of Barbara Mandrell; the Studio Gallery, complete with a built-in stage; and the Stone House, perfect for small, intimate dinners. Maximum Capacity: 500 Farm House 40 75 Fontanel Mansion 136 Great 500 Room/96 Atrium Natchez Hill Winery 225 400 The Woods Amphitheater 4,500 Gaylord Springs Golf Links (Sports Venue) Opryland/Music Valley 18 Springhouse Ln. (615) 458-1730, (866) 515-4657 gaylordsprings.com Serene surroundings complemented by function space for up to 500 and award-winning catering make this an ideal location for special events, corporate retreats and business meetings. Maximum Capacity: 500 Advertising Partner, p. 56-57 Upper Clubhouse 500 370 500 Cumberland View Room 50 50 60 Champion s Room 40 40 50 Outdoor Pavilion 350 250 400 General Jackson Showboat (Attraction) Opryland/Music Valley 2812 Opryland Dr. (615) 458-3900, generaljackson.com The grandest showboat in the world features a two-story dinner theater on the four-deck paddlewheeler. Several private areas are available for small functions, as well as boatwide rental for larger groups. Maximum Capacity: 1,100 Advertising Partner, p. 40 Frist Center for the Visual Arts (Art Gallery) Downtown Broadway 919 Broadway (615) 244-3340, fristcenter.org Located downtown in the former art deco post office, the Auditorium, Rechter Room, private dining room and Turner Courtyard are available for private events. The facility also features a stage and state-of-the-art AV system. On-site catering available. Maximum Capacity: 1,500 Auditorium 270 240 285 Courtyard 500 700 Grand Lobby 200 500 Limited Run of House 392 (in 2 700 (auditorium & lobby) different areas) Rechter Room 70 64 85 Run of House 980 (in 4 different areas) 3,000 Full Moon Saloon 423 Broadway (615) 259-3765, fullmoonsaloonnashville.com A live country and western music venue that has TVs for sports viewing in addition to the music. General Space 90 Gaylord Opryland Events Center (Special Event Facility) Opryland/Music Valley 2800 Opryland Dr. (615) 889-1000, gaylordopryland.com A 43,750-square-foot building on the Gaylord Opryland property. The 40,000-square-foot, clean-span event space allows for unlimited uses of the facility. Maximum Capacity: 2,500 Advertising Partner, p. 56-57 General Space 2,500 Boatwide 1,100 Heritage Hall 80 60 80 Other Private Areas Victorian Theater 800 600 800 George Jones Museum (Attraction) Downtown Second Avenue 128 Second Ave. N. (615) 818-0128, georgejonesmuseum.com The museum includes a museum, restaurant, event space, gift shop and 75-foot rooftop bar overlooking the Cumberland River. Grand Ole Opry House (Theater) Opryland/Music Valley 2804 Opryland Dr. (800) SEE-OPRY, opry.com Home to the longest-running live radio show and also the site of numerous live performances, corporate meetings and special events. The facility has a permanent stage, complete lighting and audio equipment, and a large lobby. Maximum Capacity: 4,400 Advertising Partner, p. 36 Opry Plaza 2,000 2,000 5,000 Opry Stage 220 220 300 Studio A 300 300 400 Theater 4,400 Green Door Gourmet (Special Event Facility) West Nashville 7011 River Road Pk. (615) 942-7169, greendoorgourmet.com The Grand Barn is a hand-built, white oak event space perfect for weddings, corporate events, agritourism, farm events and social occasions. Cedar Arbor Herb Garden The Grand Barn 300 Upper Field visitmusiccity.com 37
Hard Rock Cafe (Restaurant) Downtown Broadway 100 Broadway (615) 742-9900, hardrock.com/nashville This state-of-the-art concert venue with unbelievable audio and visual capacity features an adjoining outdoor terrace with sweeping views of Broadway and the Cumberland River. Maximum Capacity: 1,000 Advertising Partner, p. 2 Acoustic Room 56 50 Main Floor 212 275 Music City Room 66 90 Reverb Room 100 450 450 Reverb Room (full upstairs) 168 400 Hatch Show Print s Haley Gallery (Art Gallery) Downtown SoBro 224 Fifth Ave. S. (615) 577-7711, hatchshowprint.com/contentpages/haley-gallery Offering historic restrikes of original posters from the Hatch collection, as well as Master Printer Jim Sherraden s monoprints contemporary interpretations of the classic wood blocks from Hatch Show Print. Advertising Partner, inside front cover and p. 1 General Space Honky Tonk Central 329 Broadway (615) 726-0463, honkytonkcentral.com It s honky tonk time at Honky Tonk Central on honky tonk row! Three bands and three bars on three floors. Amazing views of downtown. Vip bar area and balconies on the second floor. Maximum Capacity: 650 First Floor 200 350 First Floor Vip Loft 30 Full Venue 600 700 1,000 Music City Room Second Floor 200 350 Second Floor Vip Room 12 Third Floor 200 300 Houston Station (Special Event Facility) South Nashville 434 Houston St. (816) 674-3581, eventsnashville.net Near downtown in the Wedgewood-Houston community, Houston Station offers full planning services for any special event. This is the venue for corporate meetings, dinners, weddings, fundraisers and concerts. Maximum Capacity: 350 Haynes Galleries (Art Gallery) Music Row/Demonbreun 1600 Division St., Ste. 140 (615) 312-7000, haynesgalleries.com A full-service fine art gallery specializing in American realism and presenting a distinguished list of American masters of the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as the best contemporary and emerging artists of the 21st century. Maximum Capacity: 175 General Space 175 Hermitage Golf Course (Sports Venue) Airport/Donelson 3939 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory (615) 847-4001, hermitagegolf.com Featuring 36 holes on two courses with a professional tournament management team, pro shop, driving range, grill, clubhouse, banquet room, meeting space, outdoor pavilion and full-service catering on-site. Voted Top 10 in the State by Golf Digest. Maximum Capacity: 500 Champion s Room 150 150 Conference Room 42,352 Pavilion 175 350 Historic Carnton Plantation (Historic Home) Outside Davidson County 1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin (615) 794-0903, battleoffranklintrust.org A gathering place for more than two centuries. Make your event a part of our tradition. Our 1847 restored garden can host your party under the star-speckled sky. Your event will go down in history. Maximum Capacity: 3,000 Advertising Partner, p. 116 Garden 1,000 1,000 1,000 Grounds 3,000 3,000 3,000 Porch 50 50 50 General Space 400 350 400 Husk Restaurant (Restaurant) Downtown SoBro 37 Rutledge St. (615) 256-6565, husknashville.com The Stables at Husk is a private event space located in the historic carriage house and offers the opportunity for an exclusive Husk experience. Separate from the main restaurant with its own kitchen, restrooms and patio. The Stables at Husk 24 24 30 Jack Daniel Distillery (Attraction) Outside Davidson County 182 Lynchburg Hwy., Lynchburg (931) 759-6357, jackdaniels.com The oldest registered distillery in the United States is on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors receive personally guided tours of the distillery and observe the famous Tennessee whiskey-making process. Advertising Partner, p. 90 Barbeque Pavilion 200-400 500 Bethel House 36 40 Miss Mary Bobo s 98 300 Spring House 20 Conference Room Visitor Center 150 300 visitmusiccity.com 39
Jimmy Buffett s Margaritaville (Restaurant) Downtown Broadway 322 Broadway (615) 208-9080, margaritavillenashville.com Private event spaces to host groups of eight to 800 with custom event menus available, four bars and three performance stages. Located steps from the famous Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena and Music City Center. Maximum Capacity: 805 Advertising Partner, p. 40 Chill Bar 35 45 Conky Tonkin Dining 100 200 Cowboy in the Jungle 38 100 First Floor 150 150 305 Full Venue 355 805 Nashville Saturday 66 175 Night bar side Nashville Saturday 142 400 Night both sides Nashville Saturday 76 225 Night stage side Partial Venue 180 500 Second Floor 250 180 500 Tiki Bar 40 60 The Johnny Cash Museum (Attraction) Downtown SoBro 119 Third Ave. S. (615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com The highly acclaimed Johnny Cash Museum is Nashville s newest attraction! Our brand-new on-site event center is the perfect location for your social, corporate or entertainment function. Advertising Partner, p. 34 Legacy Farms (Special Event Facility) Outside Davidson County 8061 Murfreesboro Rd., Lebanon (615) 321-2394, legacyfarmstn.com Specializing in turnkey services complete with in-house custom catering and bar services. Guests will enjoy how your event comes to life and fits the theme and plan of your event. Heritage Hall 150 250 300 Manor House 50 100 Event Center 200 300 400 Event Center Private Boardroom 24 Legends Corner 428 Broadway (615) 248-6334, legendscorner.com Featuring live music all day and night. Check out the vast collection of music memorabilia, including instruments from around the world and hundreds of record albums on the walls. Maximum Capacity: 241 General Space 241 241 LeQuire Gallery & Studio (Art Gallery) West Nashville 4304 Charlotte Ave. (615) 298-4611, lequiregallery.com The gallery features contemporary paintings, drawings and sculpture with an emphasis on figurative work. Exhibits change quarterly with work from Alan LeQuire the nationally recognized sculptor of Musica and Athena Parthenos always on view. General Space 40 150 Event Space 120 200 Founder s Suite 50 The Johnny Cash Museum 150 Lane Motor Museum (Attraction) South Nashville 702 Murfreesboro Pk. (615) 742-7445, lanemuseum.org Private events are held in a 40,000-square-foot exhibit area among the museum s collection of 150 unique cars and motorcycles from around the world. Maximum Capacity: 1,000 General Space 60 300 1,000 Layla s Bluegrass Inn 418 Broadway (615) 726-2799, laylasnashville.com Part of Honky Tonk Highway (the clubs of Lower Broadway) and home to country, hillbilly, rockabilly, western, Americana, bluegrass, newgrass and many different styles appealing to music fans from all over the world. Maximum Capacity: 155 Advertising Partner, p. 44 General Space 155 Lilac Farms at Arrington Vineyards (Special Event Facility) Outside Davidson County 6362 Cox Rd., Arrington (615) 878-3262, lilacfarmsatarrington.com Nestled amid the rolling meadows and horse farms of Arrington, located only 10 minutes outside of Franklin. We are a predominantly outdoor venue, surrounded by Arrington Vineyard grapevines, large trees and lilacs. Maximum Capacity: 300 Barn 500 Lilac House 250 250 Stone House 250 250 Lipscomb University (University Facility) Green Hills One University Park Dr. (615) 966-5668, lipscomb.edu Offering a variety of venues and professional support staff to fit your event needs. Maximum Capacity: 5,534 Allen Arena 5,500 1,000 Collins Auditorium 860 Ezell Conference Room 301 310 220 Ezell Conference Room 363 183 112 Hall of Fame Room 155 110 Hughes Center Lobby 100 96 Music Hall 200 160 Shamblin Theater 265 220 Ward Hall visitmusiccity.com 41
Private Dining Music City is well-known for its unique dining establishments, many of which offer private dining options. Consider one of the many restaurants along Broadway in the heart of the city s entertainment district. Many offer patio, open window and rooftop options, allowing guests to soak up the downtown atmosphere while enjoying the tremendous views, all against the backdrop of live music pouring from the venues in the background. Some new options in the downtown area include Rodizio Grill and The Stables at Husk. Check out the dining guide for a comprehensive view of private dining options. If you re looking for a more contemporary feel, check out the city s trendy Gulch area. The area is lined with local hot spots such as Sambuca, which offers creative cuisine and a great ambiance for group gatherings and private dining. Part of The Gulch is Nashville s M Street District. Restaurants in the area range from upscale steakhouse Kayne Prime to chic Asian-fusioninspired Virago. Options close to this area include Sinema, one of the city s newer, eclectic restaurants and The Row located near historic Music Row. The city also offers comfort food true to its roots. Southern cooking is on the menu at The Loveless Cafe. Famous for its biscuits and homemade preserves, the eatery serves up favorites such as fried chicken and country ham, and is ideal for a party, fundraiser or meeting. The Loveless Barn, located behind the restaurant, features a larger venue space. Finally, a short trip across the scenic Cumberland River has you in the heart of East Nashville. At places like Holland House Bar & Refuge, the newly rejuvenated neighborhood features quaint restaurants that offer guests and private parties a where the locals go kind of experience.
The Listening Room Cafe (Restaurant) Downtown SoBro 217 Second Ave. S. (615) 259-3600, listeningroomcafe.com Come enjoy the up-and-coming artists and the star songwriters behind the No. 1 hits in what s been voted the best-sounding room in Nashville. Maximum Capacity: 700 General Space 350 350 Loretta Lynn s Ranch (Attraction) Outside Davidson County 8000 Hwy. 13 S., Hurricane Mills (931) 296-7700, lorettalynn.com Situated just an hour outside of Nashville in the beautiful countryside, the ranch offers a full-service RV park, primitive camping, outdoor pool, canoeing and paddleboats, wrangler camp and fishing. Lost River Cave & Valley (Attraction) Outside Davidson County 2818 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY (270) 393-0077, lostrivercave.com Become part of the history at the Historic Cavern Nightclub. The event package provides access to the entire park. The historic bandstand and bar from the 1930s nightclub provide the perfect setting for any gathering. Maximum Capacity: 1,000 The Loveless Cafe & Barn (Special Event Facility) West Nashville 8400 Hwy. 100 (615) 646-9700, lovelesscafe.com The Loveless Barn and Harpeth Room offer unique spaces for hosting groups from 20 to 1,200. In-house catering is a perfect solution for corporate or private events. Unique gift items available. Maximum Capacity: 2,000 Cafe Large Dining Room 80 80 Cafe Patio & Courtyard 80 125 Harpeth Room Loveless Barn 320 1,000 Run of Property 2,000 Marathon Music Works (Special Event Facility) Germantown/Jefferson Street 1402 Clinton St. (615) 891-1781, marathonmusicworks.com Nashville s favorite locally owned and operated concert and event space. Built in the early 1900s, the building combines modern amenities with historic charm. Maximum Capacity: 1,700 Marathon Music Works Up to 600 900-1,500 Historic Cavern Ballroom 350 350 Historic Cavern Nightclub 350 River Birch Meeting Room 50 50
Singing the City s Praises Nashville continues to rack up an impressive array of accolades, with everyone from Rolling Stone to Meetings & Conventions singing the city s praises. AFAR included Nashville in its Where to Go in 2015 list, and Condé Nast Traveler named Nashville in the list of Where to Go in 2014: The Destinations You Don t Want to Miss Out On. CVent included Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and the Omni Nashville Hotel on their Top 100 Meeting Hotels for 2014. In 2011, Bon Appétit named Nashville the Coolest, Tastiest City in the South. The same year, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp received its 17th Award of Excellence from Corporate & Incentive Travel for outstanding service to the meetings and incentive travel industry. Zagat named the city one of the Top 7 Up-and-Coming Food Cities in the United States. The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp was awarded the 2010 Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award, which recognizes the nation s best convention and visitors bureaus, hotels, and conference centers. Meetings & Conventions awarded the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp the Gold Service Award in 2010 for consistent excellence in serving the meetings industry, as selected by corporate and association meeting planners. Budget Travel lists Nashville in its Top 10 list of Where to Go in 2015. In 2011, Rolling Stone magazine gave Nashville the title of Best Music Scene for its historic music venues, celebrity residents and record stores. Travel + Leisure s 2014 America s Favorite Cities poll named Nashville No. 1 for Live Music, Girlfriend Getaways, Concerts and Friendliness, No. 2 for bars, and No. 3 for festivals and dive bars. Nashville was singled out as the perfect culinary getaway by the Today Show.
Marathon Village (Special Event Facility) Germantown/Jefferson Street 1305 Clinton St. (615) 327-1010, marathonvillage.com Serving as a model of adaptive reuse of historic structures, Marathon Village is one of Nashville s most creative communities offering several unique spaces for your event. McNamara s Irish Pub & Restaurant (Restaurant) Airport/Donelson 2740 Old Lebanon Rd. (615) 885-7262, mcnamarasirishpub.com Minutes from the airport, this is the perfect place to hold a business luncheon. Various spaces to accommodate 10 to 100. Audio/visual services available. McNamara s 10-100 Merchants Restaurant (Restaurant) Downtown Broadway 401 Broadway (615) 254-1892, merchantsrestaurant.com Merchants third floor is full of historical charm and is reserved solely for private events with a dedicated kitchen and restrooms. Within walking distance from most downtown hotels and the Music City Center. Advertising Partner, p. 42 Second Floor 102 200 Third Floor 64 150 Centennial Park 3,000 Front Lawn Centennial Park 10,000 Parthenon Lawn Cumberland Park 1,500 Public Square Park 7,000 Riverfront Park 10,000 Shelby Event Field 10,000 Miss Jeanne s Dinner Theatre (Special Event Facility) Opryland/Music Valley 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 144 (615) 902-9566, missjeannes.com A 10,000-square-foot room for any event, including receptions, meetings, music and theater with available tables, chairs, stage, sound plus prep kitchen, Wi-Fi and so much more! Maximum Capacity: 299 Miss Jeanne s 299+ Event Center Music Valley Event Space 299+ 299+ 299+ General Space 200 150 150 Music City Walk of Fame Park (Park/Open Space) Downtown SoBro Demonbreun between Fourth & Fifth Aves. (866) 584-MusiC, visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame A landmark tribute to those from all genres of music who have contributed to the world through song or other industry collaboration and made a significant contribution to the music industry with connection to Music City. Maximum Capacity: 1,500 Mercy Lounge & The Cannery Ballroom (Special Event Facility) Downtown SoBro 1 Cannery Row (615) 251-3020, mercylounge.com Nashville s premier live music club highlights everything from local songwriters to national rock bands. Advertising Partner, p. 36 Mercy Lounge 500 One 200 400 The Cannery Ballroom 300 1,000 The High Watt 200 Mere Bulles (Restaurant) Outside Davidson County 5201 Maryland Way, Brentwood (615) 467-1945, merebulles.com Can accommodate private events from 10 to 300 guests. Perfect for corporate meetings, wedding events, birthdays or anything else that would require a private room. Maximum Capacity: 300 7 private dining rooms 1-300 1-300 1-300 Metro Parks & Recreation (Park/Open Space) Centennial Park Office (615) 862-8400, nashville.gov/parks-and-recreation.aspx Greenways, pools, recreation facilities and urban spaces. Riverfront Park downtown and Centennial Park on West End are two popular park sites for events, but many other options are available. Call for details. Centennial Park Band Shell 1,500 General Space 1,500 Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum (Attraction) Downtown North of Broadway Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 401 Gay St. (615) 244-3263, musicianshalloffame.com Featuring 30,000 square feet of event space perfect for crowd sizes from 50 to 2,500 people. Musicians Hall of Fame 2,500 500+ 500+ Nashville Children s Theatre (Theater) Downtown SoBro 25 Middleton St. (615) 254-9103, nashvillect.org Has a national reputation for excellence and performs live theater for kids and families. Shows are performed by professional adults and range from musicals to dramas. Maximum Capacity: 542 General Space 600 Nashville Crossroads 419 Broadway (615) 313-8012, nashvillecrossroadsbar.com The real deal. Located in the heart of honky tonk row and offering a dynamic mix of country, rock and blues. There s never a cover charge, so come on down. What happens in Nashville starts at Crossroads. Maximum Capacity: 110 General Space 110 visitmusiccity.com 45
A Seat at the Table While Nashville has long been known for its expansive music scene, the talent of its culinary scene has also put Nashville on the map. Food & Wine highlighted the booming Music City food scene, Food Arts magazine noted the emerging culinary scene putting Nashville on the gastronomic radar and The Local Palate featured the impressively diverse culinary scene busting at the seams. Nashville s creative spirit has infiltrated its kitchens, turning them into chefs studios. From Southern fare and haute cuisine to quite literally everything in between, Nashville offers it all. For an authentic taste of Nashville, head to some of these favorite neighborhood spots such as The Pharmacy in East Nashville, Urban Grub and Edley s BBQ in 12South, Peg Leg Porker and Watermark in The Gulch, and City House and Rolf and Daughters in Germantown. Of course, the city hasn t forgotten its roots. Two popular traditions here are meat-andthree restaurants and hot chicken. Check out places like Puckett s Grocery & Restaurant, Arnold s Country Kitchen and Swett s for a quintessential meat n three experience. Nashville s most notable contribution to Southern culinary culture is hot chicken restaurants, including Hattie B s, which let you choose the heat level you prefer. While Nashville will always be Music City, it s clear that the talent in the city extends far beyond music and into a burgeoning culinary scene that is worth a visit all on its own.
Nashville Event Space (Special Event Facility) Downtown SoBro 120 Third Ave. S. (615) 497-6802, nashvilleeventspace.com Representing a collection of unique special event venues in the metropolitan area. These venues vary in size, look and capacity, and can meet virtually any client need. avenue 100-150 250 250 Nashville Events by Design (Special Event Facility) Opryland/Music Valley 2416 Music Valley Dr., Studio 115 (615) 562-3535, (615) 562-3619 nashvilleeventdesign.com Music Valley Ballroom and the Music Valley Wedding Chapel and meeting facility is located on Music Valley Drive, just 15 minutes to downtown Nashville. Maximum Capacity: 275 Music Valley Ballroom & Wedding Chapel @ Opryland 150 200 250 Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater (Theater) Opryland/Music Valley 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 139 (615) 885-4747, (800) 573-7973 nashvillenightlife.com Features a Best of Country dinner theater show and is available for private rentals. Theater includes stage, sound and lighting equipment, full bar, dance floor and fully staffed kitchen. Outside catering also allowed. Event staff can book entertainment. Maximum Capacity: 300 General Space 300 300 300 Nashville Palace (Nightlife) Opryland/Music Valley 2611 McGavock Pk. (615) 889-1540, nashvillepalace.net This is where Nashville country music superstars Randy Travis and Ricky Van Shelton got started. Located across from the Grand Ole Opry, you never know who you ll see when you visit the world-famous Nashville Palace. Maximum Capacity: 700 General Space 700 700 Nashville Farmers Market (Attraction) Germantown/Jefferson Street 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. (615) 880-2001, nashvillefarmersmarket.org Open year round. Restaurants, specialty shops, greenhouses and openair stalls. Fresh fruits, vegetables and plants. Maximum Capacity: 4,000 General Space 30 1,000 Nashville KOA (Campground) Opryland/Music Valley 2626 Music Valley Dr. (615) 889-0282, (800) 562-7789 nashvillekoa.com Our conference/event venue can seat 200 theater-style or 275 banquet-style. Catering is available. KOA Conference Center & Music Hall Nashville Municipal Auditorium (Arena) Downtown North of Broadway 417 Fourth Ave. N. (615) 862-6390, nashvilleauditorium.com 300 240 240 We re old-school cool, but still making history! Come be a part of our story by hosting your next meeting or trade show at the NMA. Maximum Capacity: 9,900 Advertising Partner, p. 44 Arena 7,500 1,200 1,500 Meeting Room A-31 40 Meeting Room E-31 45 Meeting Room M-27 40 Meeting Room M-28 40 Open-Air Plaza Nashville Public Library (Conference Facility) Downtown North of Broadway 615 Church St. (615) 862-5760, library.nashville.org This $52 million, 300,000-square-foot modern library features classical architecture, an auditorium with stage and AV equipment, and a 4,043-square-foot multipurpose room that can be divided, plus smaller meeting rooms. Catering prep kitchen on-site. Maximum Capacity: 600 Auditorium 236 Meeting Rooms 20 Multipurpose Room (divides in half) 300 270 600 Nashville Shores (Attraction) Airport/Donelson 4001 Bell Rd. (615) 889-7050, nashvilleshores.com A 385-acre family recreation destination located 10 minutes from downtown on Percy Priest Lake. Comprises a water park, ropes courses and ziplines, group event sites, RV campground, lakeview cabins, festival areas, boat rentals and more. Maximum Capacity: 10,000 Cedar Glade 3,000 3,000 Grand Patio 500 500 Run of Facility 10,000 ShadyPoint 3,000 3,000 Suntan Lagoon Deck 1,500 1,500 Treetop Amphitheatre 1,500 1,500 visitmusiccity.com 47
Nashville Visitor Center (Special Event Facility) Downtown Broadway 501 Broadway (615) 259-4747, visitmusiccity.com/visitors/tripplanning/visitorcenter Amp up any event, press conference or reception with the music-themed décor. The Visitor Center will give your group the perfect Uniquely Nashville event experience you are looking for. Maximum Capacity: 150 General Space 60 150 Nashville Zoo at Grassmere (Attraction) South Nashville 3777 Nolensville Pk. (615) 833-1534, nashvillezoo.org There s nothing more exotic than having an event at the Nashville Zoo. Whether it s a small, private luncheon, a team-building outing or a large convention event, this is the perfect venue day or night. Maximum Capacity: 3,000 Botswana Overlook 100 100 Historic Home Lawn 400 400 Jungle Room 30 30 Jungle Terrace 150 290 400 Outdoor Spaces: 3,000 3,000 Festival Field Safari Room 30 The Gallery 100 80 150 National Corvette Museum (Attraction) Outside Davidson County 350 Corvette Dr., Bowling Green, KY (270) 781-7973, (800) 538-3883 corvettemuseum.org Showcasing America s sports car. Conference center, board and club rooms, amphitheater, theater, pavilion and other unique areas within the museum. Amphitheater 10,000 Boardroom 40 Chevrolet Theatre Club Room 35 35 35 Conference Center 550 800 1,200 Corvette Boulevard 350 850 1,300 Corvette Cafe 80 80 80 KidZone 25 25 Nostalgia Area 48 48 48 Skydome 150 150 150 Nissan Stadium (Sports Venue) Downtown Stadium One Titans Way (615) 565-4300, titansonline.com/stadium Home of the Nfl s Tennessee Titans. Seats approximately 68,798 fans, including about 12,000 club seats. Also doubles as a music venue, hosting numerous concerts each year, most notably serving as the main stage for the CMA Music Festival. Maximum Capacity: 68,798 Club Lounges 400 1,200 Noah Liff Opera Center (Special Event Facility) Sylvan Park 3622 Redmon St. (615) 832-5242, noahliffoperacenter.com One of Nashville s most elegant entertainment venues. Sleek, contemporary design makes it the ideal setting for any event. Versatile rooms of varying size and aesthetic, and an able staff to help plan and execute your event. Grand Lobby 150 70 150 Opera Studio 270 250 270 Patron Room 45 30 45 O Gallery (Art Gallery) Marathon Village 1305 Clinton St., Ste. 120 (615) 319-7892, ogalleryart.com A full-service art gallery presenting mostly the multifaceted works of Olga Alexeeva. Located in Marathon Village. One Century Place Conference Center (Conference Facility) Airport/Donelson 26 Century Blvd., Collonade Level (615) 872-6400, meetatcenturyplace.com Add value to your next event with soundproof rooms, exceptional Internet bandwidth and individual room controls. Our team will assist with meeting planning, audiovisual and dining arrangements. Maximum Capacity: 200 Amphitheater Meeting Room 101 10 Meeting Room 102 12 Meeting Room 103 33 21 Meeting Room 104* 123 63 Meeting Room 104A 55 28 Meeting Room 104B 57 35 Meeting Room 105 15 Meeting Room 109 33 28 Meeting Room 110 72 35 Meeting Room 111 8 Meeting Room 112 10 Meeting Room 201 25 14 Meeting Room 202 65 28 Meeting Room 204 20 7 Meeting Room 205 60 28 OZ Arts Nashville (Special Event Facility) Metro Center/North Nashville 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir. (615) 350-7200, ozartsnashville.org A contemporary arts and special event venue with unique spaces for an intimate board meeting to a grandiose event for 1,000. Perfect for corporate and music industry events, fundraisers and all celebrations. Maximum Capacity: 1,000 Boardroom 14 Escaparate 8 Grand Salon 832 832 Ozgener Gallery 64 The Veranda 36 225 Ultra Lounge 64 125 Zen Garden 194 48 Nashville Meeting Planning Guide Live Music
Cabana Paradise Park Trailer Resort 411 Broadway (615) 251-1515, paradiseparkonline.com Live music daily with a fun atmosphere featuring an AstroTurf floor and the Mullet Wall of Fame; reserved access to rented space; dedicated cocktail server/bartender; and catering from next door s Paradise Park Food Stand. Maximum Capacity: 300 Advertising Partner, p. 42 Paradise Park Trailer Resort The Parthenon (Attraction) West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. (615) 862-8431, parthenon.org 75-300 Tennessee s centennial birthday present and the world s only full-scale replica of the ancient Greek temple with a 42-foot indoor statue of Athena. Available for events, utilizing the building s unique art galleries and outdoor plaza area. General Space 120 250 The Patterson House (Nightlife) West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown 1711 Division St. (615) 636-7724, thepattersonnashville.com Offering private groups exclusive access to rented space, dedicated cocktail servers and a specialty handcrafted cocktail menu for parties of 40 to 90 guests. Advertising Partner, p. 42 Peter Nappi (Special Event Facility) Germantown/Jefferson Street 1308 Adams St. (615) 248-3310, peternappi.com A luxury Italian footwear company housed in a magnificent studio in historic Germantown alongside the Cumberland River, the Peter Nappi experience is not to be missed. Pinewood Social (Restaurant) Downtown SoBro 33 Peabody St. (615) 751-8111, pinewoodsocial.com Offering a coffee bar and Americana-style breakfast, lunch and dinner options, with brunch on the weekends. Our creative workspace also has bowling, bocce ball and an innovative bar program. Advertising Partner, p. 42 Bowling Lanes 36 General Space 250 POP Nashville (Restaurant) East Nashville 604 Gallatin Ave., #202 (615) 454-3946, popnashville.com One part restaurant and pop-up space, and one part event space. Host an event at POP and have a restaurant-quality food and beverage experience. The Back Patio 90 visitmusiccity.com 49
Robert s Western World 416 B Broadway (615) 244-9552, robertswesternworld.com Book the entire bar or our Sho-Bud Balcony Bar for your gathering in heart of Lower Broadway. The perfect location to enjoy a piece of Nashville s best and maybe even see a famous face or two. Maximum Capacity: 210 Balcony 60 Main Bar 150 Rocketown (Special Event Facility) Downtown SoBro 601 Fourth Ave. S. (615) 843-4001, rocketown.com Downtown entertainment and recreation facility that, in addition to being a nonprofit youth center, holds concerts and special events on the spacious floor. Maximum capacity is 600 for a seated dinner and 1,500 for a standing reception. Can use any outside caterer. Maximum Capacity: 1,500 Main Venue 1,500 White Building 150 150 500 Rodizio Grill (Restaurant) Downtown Second Avenue 166 Second Ave. N., Ste. C (615) 730-8358, rodiziogrill.com/nashville An authentic Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, on historic Second Avenue! We can easily host your group with private seating available for groups from six to more than 200, and can accommodate all dining requirements, no matter your time constraints. Maximum Capacity: 500 Main Dining 200 300 Stadium Room A & B 60 120 150 The Grill Room 60 The Rosewall (Special Event Facility) The Gulch 1120 McGavock St. (615) 942-9590, therosewall.com Housed in a voluminous 1930s warehouse space, designed for versatility in size and scale, available for those seeking a unique space for any event. Maximum Capacity: 1,000 General Space 400 650 650 Ryman Auditorium (Theater) Downtown North of Broadway 116 Fifth Ave. N. (615) 889-3060, ryman.com Take a self-guided tour and enjoy the Soul of Nashville theater experience, all new exhibits and have your picture taken on the Opry s most famous stage. Add a backstage tour and record your own CD in the Ryman Recording Studio. Return at night for a premier concert event! Maximum Capacity: 2,362 Advertising Partner, p. 32 Full Auditorium 2,362 Stage 120 Upper Lobby 120 Vip Vestibule 75 The Rymer Gallery (Art Gallery) Downtown North of Broadway 233 Fifth Ave. N. (615) 752-6030, therymergallery.com Nashville s largest contemporary gallery, featuring works by more than 40 artists from all over the world. Located on Fifth Avenue of the Arts, the epicenter of Nashville s business district, with more than 3,000 square feet for private events. General Space 100 100 100 Sambuca (Restaurant) The Gulch 601 12th Ave. S. (615) 248-2888, sambucarestaurant.com Two private dining rooms with group options for parties of 10 to 400 guests. Maximum Capacity: 600 Main Dining Room 136 Skyline Terrace 70 100 Scarritt Bennett Center (Team Building/Corporate Retreats) West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown 1008 19th Ave. S. (615) 340-7500, (866) 420-5486 scarrittbennett.org Meeting/event spaces with a capacity for up to 300. Two chapels one grand, one intimate. Delicious catering. Historic architecture and 10 acres of beautiful grounds. Walking distance to Vanderbilt and Music Row, and 2 miles from downtown Nashville. Maximum Capacity: 300 Advertising Partner, p. 18 25 Meeting Rooms 4-300 Up to 250 Up to 300 Harambee Auditorium 150 Laskey Great Hall 250 Call for capacity Skinner Chapel Susie Gray Dining Hall 125 225 Tillman Room 24 Wightman Chapel 300 Dogwood Room 24 Raintree Room 120 96 150 Fondren 21 40 Fondren 21-23 100 Fondren 22 60 Fondren 23 40 Fondren 24 20 Clyde & Mary Hall 50 30 Great Hall 103 72 64 Great Hall 104 80 80 Great Hall 105 60 56 Great Hall Entire 250 250 Kreitner 30 Laskey A 64 Laskey B 64 70 Laskey C 80 90 Owen Book Room 6 International Room 50 50 50 Nashville Meeting Planning Guide Live Music
Schermerhorn Symphony Center (Special Event Facility) Downtown SoBro One Symphony Pl. (615) 687-6500, nashvillesymphony.org Hosts events of every size and scope, from intimate receptions to elegant galas and corporate meetings. Maximum Capacity: 2,000 Advertising Partner, p. 43 Balcony Lobby 128 120 225 Boardroom 20 50 60 Concert Hall Stage 129 220 250 East Lobby 100 200 Giarratana/Novare 40 55 Green Room Laura Turner Concert Hall 1,860 400 500 Main Lobby 120 100 200 Martha Rivers Ingram 250 360 400 Garden Courtyard Mike Curb Family 80 170 225 Music Education Hall Run of Facility 1,860 600 2,000 Watson Founders Hall 70 80 West Lobby 100 200 Scoreboard Bar & Grill (Restaurant) Opryland/Music Valley 2408 Music Valley Dr. (615) 883-3866, scoreboardbar.net A restaurant and bar with open-air seating and a sports focus. Deck 70 Inside 140 300 The Second Fiddle 420 Broadway (615) 248-4818, thesecondfiddle.com Tradition lives here. One step inside this Lower Broadway honky tonk and you know you re in Nashville. This is what you imagined Nashville to be great country music and friendly people. Maximum Capacity: 150 General Space 150 150 Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee (Special Event Facility) Metro Center/North Nashville 331 Great Circle Rd. (615) 329-3491, secondharvestmidtn.org An ideal environment for meetings and events. On-site catering available. Proceeds benefit Second Harvest and its work to feed hungry people and solve hunger issues in Middle and West Tennessee. Banquet Hall 200 200 250 Boardroom 35 35 Culinary Arts Center 75 75 Lobby 125 The Silver Dollar Saloon (Nightlife) Downtown Second Avenue 110 Second Ave. N. (615) 891-3468, silverdollarsaloon.com Our largest event space with many options available for your next special event. It boasts spectacular views overlooking the Cumberland River. Maximum Capacity: 500 Market Street 70 70 100 Silver Dollar Loft 35 30 35 Silver Dollar Saloon 130 130 400 The Ryman Room 70 70 100 Sinema Restaurant & Bar (Restaurant) 8th Avenue 2600 Franklin Pk., Ste. 102 (615) 942-7746, sinemanashville.com Housed in Nashville s historic Melrose Theater, Executive Chef Dale Levitski has crafted an eclectic American menu that is unique to Nashville, emphasizing classically inspired dishes with a modern spin. Maximum Capacity: 300 Main Dining Room 125 Private Dining Room 24 The Green Room 45 The Lounge 150 SiriusXM Music City Theatre (Theater) Downtown Broadway 501 Broadway (615) 259-4730, visitmusiccity.com In the heart of downtown Nashville, located inside the Bridgestone Arena tower overlooking the historic Ryman Auditorium and the city s world-famous honky tonks. The theater is the perfect setting for small meetings or intimate musical performances. Maximum Capacity: 54 Theater 54 The Southern Steak & Oyster (Restaurant) Downtown SoBro 150 Third Ave. S. (615) 724-1762, thesouthernnashville.com Taking guests on a culinary journey where every entrée tells a story. The menus combine indigenous flavors with exotic ingredients and offer an authentically Southern adventure with a twist. Advertising Partner, p. 136 The Demonbreun Room 50 50 80 The Stage on Broadway 412 Broadway (615) 726-0504, thestageonbroadway.com Live music daily, open to close. Large mural of Willie, Waylon, Hank, Johnny and Merle covers the wall. Unique guitars hang over the bar. A little bit of Texas and a whole lotta Nashville! Maximum Capacity: 355 Sherrick & Paul Gallery (Art Gallery) Downtown SoBro 438 Houston St. sherrickandpaul.com Focusing on contemporary mid-career to established artists such as Marcel Dzama, William Eggleston, Katy Grannan, Vivian Maier, Damian Stamer and Wendy White, among others. General Space 355 355 visitmusiccity.com 51
The Station Inn (Nightlife) The Gulch 402 12th Ave. S. (615) 255-3307, stationinn.com Come enjoy live bluegrass and roots music in a very casual and relaxed atmosphere. Cover charge every night except Sundays. Good pizza, hot dogs and nachos. Maximum Capacity: 150 General Space 150 The Sutler Saloon (Restaurant) 8th Avenue 2600 Franklin Pk. (615) 840-6124, thesutler.com A historic, lively saloon and bar featuring Southern craft cocktails and beer; eclectic, creative Southern cuisine; and authentic live music. Maximum Capacity: 500 The Saloon 300 The Cellar 200 Swingin Doors Saloon (Nightlife) Downtown SoBro 111 Fourth Ave. S. (615) 736-5050 facebook.com/pages/swingin-doors-saloon/450984041597675 The best place to find great live music, cold drinks and hot eats! Bring your group to experience the only place in town where country is king. Full Venue 200 Upstairs Loft 100 Tennessee Agricultural Museum (Attraction) South Nashville 440 Hogan Rd. (615) 837-5197, tnagmuseum.org The museum has an extensive collection of home and farm artifacts from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Also on the property is a log cabin community with a wooded trail and gardens. Tennessee Performing Arts Center (tpac) (Theater) Downtown North of Broadway 505 Deaderick St. (615) 782-4000, tpac.org Three theaters under one roof can accommodate major musical, dance, theatrical and concert performances, special events and meetings. Jackson and Polk theaters feature proscenium stages. The spacious lobbies may also be used for meetings and events. Jackson Hall 2,472 Johnson Theater 264 Polk Theater 1,075 War Memorial Auditorium 1,668 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame (Attraction) Downtown Broadway 501 Broadway, Bridgestone Arena (615) 242-4750, tshf.net Features 7,200 square feet of usable event space connected to the arena/concourse area and access to hospitality companies that can assist you with planning a menu and executing day of operations. Maximum Capacity: 200 General Space 200 Tennessee State Museum (Attraction) Downtown North of Broadway 505 Deaderick St. (615) 741-2692, (800) 407-4327 tnmuseum.org One of the largest museums in the nation. Interpretive exhibits begin 15,000 years ago with prehistoric people and continue through the early 1900s, with an extensive and impressive Civil War collection. Maximum Capacity: 500 Lower Lobby 125 100 300 Run of Facility 500 Upper Lobby 200 Tequila Cowboy 305 Broadway (615) 742-9078, tequilacowboy.com A great place for groups of any size to have a night to remember. Situated in the heart of downtown Nashville, offering four different venues in one convenient location. Maximum Capacity: 1,500 Karma Lounge 250 Luigi s City Pizza 175 Tequila Cowboy (down) 600 Tequila Cowboy (up) 400 Wanna B s 150 Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 52 Nashville Meeting Planning Guide Live Music
Thomas F. Frist Centennial Sportsplex (Special Event Facility) West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown 224 25th Ave. N. (615) 862-8480, nashville.gov/sportsplex Featuring an aquatic center with two indoor pools, ice arena with two rinks and a fitness center. The complex has USTA-approved indoor and outdoor tennis facilities with permanent seating for 2,500 at Stadium Court. Maximum Capacity: 2,500 Ice Rinks 1,000 Natatorium 2,500 Other Interior Areas 50 Tin Roof Broadway 316 Broadway (615) 242-4446, tinroofbroadway.com Centrally located on historic Lower Broadway, this is the perfect destination for live music all day, every day. With more than 8,500 square feet including an outdoor patio, the Roof can host both private and semi-private groups. Maximum Capacity: 600 Advertising Partner, p. 42 General Space 330 600 Mezzanine Level 170 300 Tin Roof Demonbreun (Nightlife) Music Row/Demonbreun 1516 Demonbreun St. (615) 313-7103, tinroofdemonbreun.com The original Tin Roof, located on Music Row, has been Nashville s go-to live music joint for more than 13 years. Casual and eclectic, the Roof can host groups of any size. Advertising Partner, p. 42 Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum (Historic Home) South Nashville 636 Farrell Pkwy. (615) 832-8197, travellersrestplantation.org A historic plantation with a reproduction 19th-century Tennessee crib barn with beams, stone fireplace and full kitchen designed for special events. It includes a full catering kitchen, plus lovely grounds. Maximum Capacity: 300 Education Center 150 125 150 Gardens 75-200 Lawns 150-300 Trevecca Nazarene University (University Facility) South Nashville 333 Murfreesboro Rd. (615) 248-1200, (888) 210-4868 trevecca.edu This ballroom-type venue is perfect for conventions of all sizes. Maximum Capacity: 1,000 Benson Auditorium 200 120 200 Boone Convocation 999 700 999 Center Quick Lecture Hall Tarter Student Activity Center 250 200 200 Troubadours Karaoke Bar 423 B Broadway, Second Level (615) 742-1675, troubadourskaraoke.com Located above The Wheel on Lower Broadway, featuring live DJ music and karaoke. Maximum Capacity: 125 Green Room 66 125 Tin Roof 94 300 Tinney Contemporary (Art Gallery) Downtown North of Broadway 237 Fifth Ave. N. (615) 255-7816, tinneycontemporary.com Nashville s premier modern art gallery, specializing in museum-quality art for private and corporate collections. Visitors are welcome to view our rotating exhibitions of art by local and international artists. Maximum Capacity: 150 Gallery 60 40 150 Tootsies Orchid Lounge 422 Broadway (615) 726-0463, tootsies.net The cornerstone of Honky Tonk Highway. Willie Nelson, Mel Tillis, Patsy Cline and Kris Kristofferson were among early patrons. Today, guests enjoy the same spirit while listening to talented singers and songwriters. Maximum Capacity: 225 Downstairs Bar 75 Run of Facility 225 Upper Bar & Patio 150 Troubadours Karaoke Bar 125 Two Bits (Nightlife) Music Row/Demonbreun 1520 Demonbreun St. (615) 750-3536, twobitsnashville.com Free arcade games, specially crafted cocktails and a one-of-a-kind menu this is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a night out. Private or semiprivate space available. Maximum Capacity: 120 Advertising Partner, p. 141 General Space 75 120 Two Rivers Mansion (Historic Home) Opryland/Music Valley 3130 McGavock Pk. (615) 885-1112, friendsoftworiversmansion.org An 1850s Italianate mansion on 14 acres. The back porch is perfect for staging music with the level backyard as a large dance floor. Catering kitchen available. Some furnishings on-site. Dressing rooms available. Double Parlor 85 Home 125 visitmusiccity.com 53
War Memorial Auditorium (Theater) Downtown North of Broadway 301 Sixth Ave. N. (615) 782-4000, wmarocks.com Located in a historic landmark across from the Sixth Avenue entrance to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. The crescent-shaped stage, where several live albums have been recorded, contributes to the auditorium s superb acoustics. Maximum Capacity: 1,668 Hall 1,661 400 400 Lobby 50 Plaza Well Placed Smile (Team Building/Corporate Retreats) The Gulch 909 Gleaves St. (615) 298-9300, wellplacedsmile.com The Wheel 421 Broadway (615) 742-1675, facebook.com/thewheelnashville Broadway honky tonk featuring live music daily. The Wheel 150 200 Wheel Cigar Lounge 75 100 Vanderbilt University Office of Conferences (University Facility) West End/Vanderbilt/Midtown P.O. Box 1677, Station B (615) 343-8699, vanderbilt.edu/conferences Spanning 333 acres near downtown, available space includes meeting rooms, classrooms, auditoriums, ballrooms and athletic facilities. During summer break, the university can offer 5,000 beds. Full catering services available. Advertising Partner, p. 46 Ballrooms 200-700 200-700 300-1,600 Classrooms Variable Memorial Gymnasium 14,000 Vanderbilt Stadium 45,000 Various Facilities 25-1,500 25-600 25-1,650 W.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School (Special Event Facility) 8th Avenue 1125 Eighth Ave. S. (615) 255-8355, wosmith.com Music City Center An award-winning community music school for low-income children. Our modern space is flexible and well located in downtown Nashville. Maximum Capacity: 350 Main Lobby 150 Woods Recital Hall 200 120 150 Whiskey Bent Saloon 306 Broadway (615) 401-2580, whiskeybentsaloon.com Three spaces available for your next event. From a private Vip loft to a boot-stomping, whiskey-slinging fun time, we can accommodate it all. Maximum Capacity: 400 Frontier Room 120 175 Vip Loft 10 15 20 Whiskey Bent 80 175 Wildhorse Saloon (Nightlife) Downtown Second Avenue 120 Second Ave. N. (615) 902-8200, wildhorsesaloon.com Kick up a great time with award-winning barbecue or a custom menu, live entertainment and a large dance floor. Three levels with private dining available. The club can be paired with Riverfront Park for larger events. Maximum Capacity: 1,800 Advertising Partner, p. 34 Full Venue 1,440 Main Floor 450 900 Riverview Room 150 100 150 Second Floor 350 Third Floor 150 Zeitgeist Gallery (Art Gallery) South Nashville 516 Hagan St., #100 (615) 256-4805, zeitgeist-art.com Contemporary art gallery featuring works by established and emerging artists in a variety of media. Local, regional, national and international artists in ensemble exhibitions and group showings and performances. 54 Nashville Meeting Planning Guide Live Music