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Outdoor Wedding Venues in Nashville

Venues with a real outdoor ceremony or reception space.

Of the 46 wedding venues we researched in Nashville, these are the ones set up for an outdoor wedding. Every detail below is quoted from the venue's own website and links back to it.

Ask every one of these the same question: what is the rain plan, and does it cost extra? It is the single thing most likely to go wrong, and the answer is rarely on a website.

BARN IN THE BEND

Madison, TN (Nashville area), about 10 miles from downtown Nashville

Capacity
up to 225 guests (150 in the covered chapel; 40 for micro ceremonies) source
Indoor / outdoor
both indoor and outdoor spaces source
Ceremony on site
Yes - covered wedding chapel plus outdoor ceremony areas source
Outside catering
No in-house catering; venue provides a list of trusted catering partners source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The Barn at Sycamore Farms

Arrington, TN

Indoor / outdoor
Both — climate-controlled indoor barn with verandas plus outdoor ceremony areas source
Ceremony on site
Yes — on-site ceremony locations including The Island and the sycamore tree source
Included in the rental
12 hours of access to the entire property, bridal and groom suites, tables, chairs and prop room access source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

CJ's Off the Square

Historic downtown Franklin, TN (218 3rd Avenue North)

Indoor / outdoor
Outdoor garden venue with historic home and covered pavilion; ceremony can move under the covered pavilion in rain source
Ceremony on site
Yes, ceremonies held in the on-site garden source
Included in the rental
All-inclusive package covering private venue access, planning & coordination, dining & bar service, signature rentals & entertainment source
Outside catering
Catering provided by the venue's exclusive catering team source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Scarritt Bennett Center

Indoor / outdoor
both — indoor chapels plus outdoor gardens and lawns source
Ceremony on site
yes — on-site chapel ceremonies (Wightman Chapel) source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The White Dove Barn

Beech Grove, Tennessee

Capacity
up to 250 seated in the reception hall source
Indoor / outdoor
both - covered outdoor ceremony chapel and climate-controlled indoor reception hall source
Ceremony on site
yes - covered chapel seats up to 216 guests source
Included in the rental
covered open-air wedding chapel, reception hall, scenic pond and fountain, bridal and groom suites source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Hidden Creek Farm Weddings & Events

Ashland City, TN (Middle Tennessee)

Indoor / outdoor
both - indoor reception barn and outdoor ceremony site source
Ceremony on site
yes - outdoor ceremony site on site source
Included in the rental
reception barn, 1000 sq. ft. bridal suite, outdoor ceremony site, décor room, personal service source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Graystone Quarry

Franklin, TN (Williamson County), just south of Nashville at I-65 & I-840

Indoor / outdoor
both indoor and outdoor space (climate-controlled buildings with slide-away glass doors, courtyards and 160 acres of grounds) source
Ceremony on site
Yes — ceremonies held in the Hillside Pavilion source
Included in the rental
in-house event director and team design each detail, including custom menu and florals; Bridal Suite and Groom's Quarters on site source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The Cordelle

Rutledge Hill, downtown Nashville

Capacity
up to 175 seated dinner; up to 350 cocktail-style source
Published pricing
$3,000-$8,000 venue rental fee source
Indoor / outdoor
Both indoor and outdoor spaces source
Ceremony on site
Yes, ceremony and reception can both be hosted on-site source
Included in the rental
Exclusive property access, tables (6-ft and 8-ft rectangular, 60-inch round), white folding chairs, and a day-of coordinator source
Outside catering
Not allowed - catering exclusively in-house through Dream Events and Catering source
Outside alcohol
Not allowed - all beverage and bar service provided exclusively through Dream Events and Catering source

Drakewood Farm

Goodlettsville, TN (about 15 minutes from downtown Nashville)

Capacity
50 to over 200 guests (all-inclusive packages); micro weddings 10-50; elopements 0-40 source
Indoor / outdoor
Both — outdoor wooded ceremony site with historic barn and pavilion source
Ceremony on site
Yes — on-site ceremony sites including The Woods and the Historic Barn source
Included in the rental
All-inclusive services including event styling, coordinators, and catering source
Outside alcohol
Client provides alcohol; bartender provided by venue source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Long Hollow Gardens

Gallatin, Tennessee (2064 Long Hollow Pike), about 23 miles from downtown Nashville

Capacity
up to 200 guests source
Indoor / outdoor
Both indoor and outdoor spaces source
Ceremony on site
Yes — four distinct outdoor ceremony sites plus indoor ceremony options source
Included in the rental
Use of the 35-acre property: 1880s Willis-Scott Cottage for getting ready, four outdoor ceremony sites, indoor ceremony options, and Greenhouse and Veranda for dining and dancing; no vendor commissions or hidden fees source
Outside catering
Caterers chosen from the venue's preferred vendor list source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The Barn at Firefly Lane

Dickson, Tennessee (about 45 miles from Nashville)

Capacity
up to 200 guests source
Indoor / outdoor
both - two outdoor ceremony settings plus a climate-controlled indoor reception barn source
Ceremony on site
yes, ceremony and reception locations on-site source
Included in the rental
venue rental for ceremony and reception, tables, chairs, setup and teardown, one-hour rehearsal, and a bad-weather backup plan source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Cascata Springs

Lewisburg, Tennessee (Middle Tennessee, 2 miles off I-65 Exit 32)

Capacity
Micro Wedding Package: up to 75 guests (overall venue maximum not stated) source
Published pricing
Saturday wedding/event $8,000 (regular pricing $9,500) source
Indoor / outdoor
Covered open-air event space (Sunset Lanai) plus outdoor grounds/ceremony sites source
Ceremony on site
Yes - 7 on-site ceremony site choices included source
Included in the rental
Tables, chairs, hedge wall, lawn games, groom's quarters, bridal suite, 7 ceremony site choices, parking staff with golf cart, choice of arch, and a 1-hour Friday rehearsal slot for Saturday/Sunday weddings source

Cedarmont Farm

Franklin, TN (about 20 minutes from Nashville)

Capacity
up to 170 guests source
Published pricing
all-inclusive package begins at $28,000 source
Indoor / outdoor
both indoor and outdoor locations source
Ceremony on site
Yes — multiple on-site ceremony sites, indoor and outdoor source
Included in the rental
catering, wedding cake, florals, design, planning/day-of coordination, DJ, tables and chairs, china and linens, decor inventory, 12 hours venue time source

Legacy Farms

Lebanon, TN (22 acres, just outside Nashville)

Indoor / outdoor
both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces source
Ceremony on site
yes, ceremonies held on site (indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces) source
Included in the rental
all-inclusive: catering, planning, florals, décor and more; on-site lodging and bar service source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Jones Farm Venue

Joelton, TN — about 20 minutes from downtown Nashville

Indoor / outdoor
Both: open-air Creekside Pavilion and ceremony lawn outdoors, plus a covered event space usable rain or shine source
Ceremony on site
Yes — onsite ceremony spaces (ceremony lawn and Creekside Pavilion) source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Ruby

2411 Blakemore Ave., Nashville 37212

Capacity
up to 175 for a ceremony or reception; 130 for a seated dinner source
Published pricing
$4,800 (Mon-Fri) to $5,800 (Saturdays); hourly Mon-Thurs events ending before 5 pm $600/hour, 5 hour minimum source
Indoor / outdoor
both indoor and outdoor (Main Hall plus two tented courtyards) source
Ceremony on site
Yes - ceremonies hosted, up to 175 source
Included in the rental
Single all-in rate including indoor hall, two tented courtyards, dressing room, galley catering kitchen, audio, lighting, image projection, BYO alcohol, host liability insurance, venue manager, security, WiFi, free parking for most events, ice maker, post-event clean-up, taxes and card fees source
Outside catering
Clients select their own vendors; venue prefers selections from its published preferred vendor list source
Outside alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed source

Saint Elle

Wedgewood-Houston, Nashville, TN

Capacity
up to 550 seated indoors; up to 675 cocktail-style source
Published pricing
$5,000-$10,000 venue rental source
Indoor / outdoor
Both — indoor Bow Truss and Conservatory plus a partially covered outdoor Patio source
Ceremony on site
Yes — ceremonies hosted on site (Conservatory ideal for ceremony) source
Included in the rental
Exclusive venue access, tables (6-ft, 8-ft, 60-inch round), white folding chairs, and a day-of coordinator source
Outside catering
Not allowed — catering exclusively by Dream Events and Catering source
Outside alcohol
Not allowed — all beverage and bar service provided exclusively through Dream Events and Catering source

The Wedding Barn & Event Venue @ LIKAZOO

Lebanon, TN (6455 Old Murfreesboro Rd E), near I-40 and I-840

Capacity
up to 167 guests source
Indoor / outdoor
both indoor barn and outdoor space source
Ceremony on site
yes, indoor or outdoor ceremonies onsite source
Included in the rental
access to the barn and grounds, bridal and groom suites, tables and chairs, setup and teardown, optional day-of coordination; onsite lodging included in all packages source
Outside catering
outside vendors allowed; recommendation list available source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Cactus Creek Barn

Dickson, Tennessee (less than an hour from Nashville)

Capacity
up to 120 guests (half-day rental up to 80 guests) source
Published pricing
full day $3,900-$5,400 depending on day of week (two-day and half-day options priced separately) source
Indoor / outdoor
both — outdoor sites, covered patios, and indoor barn source
Ceremony on site
yes — multiple on-site ceremony sites (creekside, grove of trees, in front of the barn, covered pavilions) source
Included in the rental
exclusive use of venue for 12-13 hours (full day rental) source
Outside catering
allowed — open vendor policy, family or friends may serve source
Outside alcohol
allowed only when served by a Tennessee ABC licensed bartender; liquor liability insurance required source

Iriswoods Wedding and Events Venue

Mount Juliet, TN (18 private acres just outside Nashville)

Indoor / outdoor
Both indoor and outdoor spaces source
Ceremony on site
Yes — outdoor ceremony site, with indoor ceremony option source
Included in the rental
Planning, catering, florals, DJ services, decor, cake, bartender service, tables, chairs, linens, and more source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Estelle

East Nashville

Capacity
up to 95 guests source
Published pricing
$3,000-$9,000 venue rental fee source
Indoor / outdoor
Both indoor and outdoor spaces source
Ceremony on site
Yes source
Included in the rental
Furnishings for up to 95 guests: farm tables, bistro chairs, cocktail tables with stools, china, silver, glassware, lamps, 2 mobile bars, and event lighting source
Outside catering
Not allowed; catering exclusively in-house through Dream Events and Catering source
Outside alcohol
Not allowed; bar service exclusively through Dream Events and Catering source

Wilburn Street Studio

East Nashville

Capacity
up to 300 for cocktail events; 185 recommended for seated events source
Indoor / outdoor
both indoor and outdoor options source
Ceremony on site
yes — indoors in the studio or outdoors in the backyard source
Included in the rental
clean-up included in package; all-inclusive option available source
Outside catering
open vendor policy — clients can bring in their own vendors source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Diamond Creek Farms

Minutes from downtown Nashville, TN

Indoor / outdoor
Both indoor and outdoor spaces source
Included in the rental
On-site accommodations, customized tenting options, and access to exclusive vendors source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Magnolia Farm

Eagleville, TN — about 45 minutes from Nashville

Capacity
tables and chairs for up to 175 guests source
Published pricing
$9,000-$13,000 depending on package source
Indoor / outdoor
Both — indoor reception barn and outdoor ceremony locations source
Ceremony on site
Yes — outdoor ceremony locations on site source
Included in the rental
Indoor reception barn, outdoor ceremony locations, cocktail hour space, bridal and groom suites, tables and chairs, day-of coordination; weekend packages add on-site lodging and rehearsal dinner space source

WindSong Farm Weddings & Events

Burns, TN — countryside just outside Nashville

Capacity
180 guests source
Published pricing
$3,500–$9,000 depending on day and rental package source
Indoor / outdoor
Both — indoor heated/cooled barn plus outdoor ceremony sites (lawn, oak grove, covered back porch) source
Ceremony on site
Yes — multiple on-site ceremony locations source
Included in the rental
Exclusive use of barn and surrounding areas; bridal and groom suites with private baths; catering kitchen; 200 fruitwood chairs; tables; wooden bar; cedar ceremony arbor; string lighting source
Outside catering
Outside vendors allowed; vendors must be licensed and insured; catering kitchen on site source
Outside alcohol
Outside alcohol allowed; ABC licensed and insured bartenders required for alcohol service source

Copperline Ranch

Nashville, TN (60-acre private estate minutes from downtown Nashville and BNA)

Capacity
Distillery Barn: up to approximately 100 guests (no capacity stated for the 5,000 sq. ft. Main Event Barn) source
Indoor / outdoor
Both indoor and outdoor spaces source
Included in the rental
Flexible vendor access, catering support, parking, indoor and outdoor event areas, and an on-site team source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Steel Magnolia Barn

Murfreesboro, Tennessee (about 45 minutes from Nashville)

Capacity
150 guests source
Published pricing
Venue-only rental from $6,000 (Sunday–Thursday) source
Indoor / outdoor
Both — climate-controlled indoor barn plus outdoor acreage and patios source
Ceremony on site
Yes — waterfront, indoor, and outdoor chapel ceremony locations source
Included in the rental
10 farm tables (9 ft) and 12 round (60") tables plus crossback wood chairs included source
Outside catering
Outside vendors allowed if licensed and insured source
Outside alcohol
Alcohol allowed but must be served by licensed, insured bartenders on venue staff source

1212 Germantown

Germantown, Nashville

Indoor / outdoor
both indoor and outdoor spaces source
Included in the rental
furniture, free WiFi, large wireless displays, bluetooth speakers & mics source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Rock Creek Farm

Gallatin, TN (Nashville area)

Capacity
up to 150 guests (Premium Package) source
Indoor / outdoor
Both indoor and outdoor spaces, including a covered pavilion source
Ceremony on site
Yes - ceremony site options included in the All-Inclusive Package source
Included in the rental
All-Inclusive Package includes floral budget, DJ, bartender, custom invitations and an officiant source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The Barn at Spring Lake Farms

Portland, TN (Sumner County), north of Nashville

Indoor / outdoor
both indoor (heated and cooled barn) and two outdoor areas source
Included in the rental
over 14,000 sq ft under roof with large dance floor, stage, dining room, bride & groom suites, bar, and caterer's kitchen source
Published pricing
Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The full Nashville venue guide covers all 46, with pricing where it is published.

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