Conference Hotels in Tennessee

Hosting a Conference or Event in Tennessee

This ranking of conference hotels in Tennessee places the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville at the top, with a largest event space running about 113,000 square feet and capacity for up to 7,330 people across 122 event spaces. Event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own rooms can search, compare, and book these properties through Engine. The list spans cities across Tennessee and highlights hotels by their meeting and event capability.

Tennessee draws conferences and events across its cities, from Nashville's music and healthcare gatherings to Memphis conventions near the river. The hotels on this list are spread across the state and serve organizations of every size and industry, whether you're planning a trade show, corporate meeting, or multi-day conference. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine (for a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. For 8 or fewer, you book self-serve), and you can find and request meeting and event space through Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product for sourcing from more than 40,000 venues. Engine offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, and no membership fee.

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Same order as the list above: ranked by a hotel's total event space across all its meeting rooms. The largest single room is shown here, so that column can run out of order. Space figures come from each hotel's meeting-space records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

#	Hotel	City	Largest event space	Max occupancy	Event spaces	Guest rooms	Guest rating
1	Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center	Nashville	113,026 sq ft	7,330	122	2,888	4.3 (2,492)
2	Memphis Riverline Hotel	Memphis	48,685 sq ft	5,150	23	600	3.9 (1,614)
3	MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center	Kingsport	34,768 sq ft	3,500	45	305	4.4 (930)
4	Renaissance Nashville Hotel	Nashville	17,877 sq ft	2,100	29	673	4.4 (1,342)
5	The Peabody Memphis	Memphis	16,264 sq ft	3,000	32	464	4.5 (4,906)
6	Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport	Nashville	11,160 sq ft	1,300	29	410	4.3 (1,965)
7	DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown	Nashville	7,000 sq ft	900	36	341	4.0 (798)
8	Grand Hyatt Nashville	Nashville	20,000 sq ft	2,222	37	591	4.8 (1,615)
9	Hilton Knoxville	Knoxville	6,976 sq ft	950	31	320	4.3 (2,140)
10	Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal	Nashville	7,920 sq ft	900	24	298	4.7 (1,405)
11	Hilton Knoxville Airport	Alcoa	9,450 sq ft	1,000	24	241	4.6 (1,001)
12	Hilton Nashville Downtown	Nashville	7,452 sq ft	850	24	330	4.5 (1,567)
13	Franklin Marriott Cool Springs	Franklin	13,552 sq ft	1,900	29	300	4.4 (1,433)
14	W Nashville	Nashville	6,105 sq ft	750	16	346	4.7 (619)
15	Music Road Resort Hotel and Inn	Pigeon Forge	11,025 sq ft	1,000	17	163	4.5 (8,416)
16	Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown	Nashville	9,372 sq ft	1,027	11	506	4.6 (2,156)
17	Glenstone Lodge	Gatlinburg	4,760 sq ft	780	9	215	4.1 (2,622)
18	Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport	Nashville	3,936 sq ft	520	25	296	4.2 (2,310)
19	The Guest House at Graceland	Memphis	10,681 sq ft	1,500	8	450	4.6 (5,028)
20	Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG	Knoxville	6,336 sq ft	1,000	16	197	4.5 (1,434)
21	The Westin Nashville	Nashville	7,254 sq ft	500	16	456	4.4 (1,001)
22	Holiday Inn Express Mt. Juliet by IHG	Mount Juliet	29,136 sq ft	108	6	81	4.5 (1,003)
23	The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville	Nashville	5,963 sq ft	460	15	297	4.7 (559)
24	Holiday Inn Memphis - University of Memphis	Memphis	14,244 sq ft	1,000	8	82	4.5 (13)
25	River Terrace Resort & Convention Center	Gatlinburg	9,785 sq ft	1,000	12	205	3.7 (2,216)
26	Embassy Suites by Hilton Franklin Cool Springs	Franklin	10,212 sq ft	1,100	9	250	4.2 (959)
27	The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton	Chattanooga	7,752 sq ft	600	18	199	4.4 (1,000)
28	Big Cypress Lodge	Memphis	2,800 sq ft	750	11	103	4.5 (1,789)
29	Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown	Nashville	10,680 sq ft	1,030	16	482	4.1 (1,071)
30	Conrad Nashville	Nashville	6,370 sq ft	735	9	234	4.8 (1,026)
31	Embassy Suites Chattanooga / Hamilton Place	Chattanooga	6,270 sq ft	770	20	203	4.5 (1,214)
32	The Nash	Nashville	2,000 sq ft	360	11	144	4.7 (1,003)
33	Hutton Hotel, Nashville, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	Nashville	7,000 sq ft	512	10	250	4.3 (1,000)
34	Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis	Memphis	4,550 sq ft	450	10	227	4.5 (1,940)
35	Dollywood's DreamMore Resort	Pigeon Forge	2,470 sq ft	400	9	299	4.7 (1,732)
36	Hilton Garden Inn Memphis East Germantown, TN	Germantown	6,561 sq ft	525	9	129	4.4 (480)
37	Virgin Hotels Nashville	Nashville	4,000 sq ft	375	13	262	4.7 (2,154)
38	The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection	Chattanooga	3,129 sq ft	350	19	90	4.7 (859)
39	The Ramsey Hotel and Convention Center Pigeon Forge	Pigeon Forge	7,616 sq ft	845	9	206	4.1 (5,269)
40	The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel	Nashville	5,000 sq ft	450	10	303	4.0 (1,002)
41	Chattanooga Marriott Downtown	Chattanooga	4,524 sq ft	500	13	343	4.4 (1,106)
42	Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	Gatlinburg	5,460 sq ft	682	6	164	4.8 (1,062)
43	Graduate by Hilton Nashville	Nashville	10,000 sq ft	279	5	205	4.6 (1,130)
44	Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University	Nashville	4,700 sq ft	450	16	315	4.1 (1,306)
45	Doubletree Hotel Memphis Downtown	Memphis	3,900 sq ft	450	13	280	4.2 (27)
46	Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG	Johnson City	4,770 sq ft	900	7	205	4.0 (1,337)
47	DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown	Chattanooga	4,370 sq ft	500	11	186	4.3 (1,000)
48	Hotel Indigo Nashville - The Countrypolitan by IHG	Nashville	4,000 sq ft	250	14	161	4.5 (1,001)
49	DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City	Johnson City	2,184 sq ft	250	12	184	4.2 (1,001)

Frequently asked questions

Which Tennessee cities have the most options for large meetings and conferences?

Nashville leads with properties like the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, which offers a largest event space of about 113,000 square feet and 2888 guest rooms. Memphis also has strong conference capacity, with the Memphis Riverline Hotel providing a largest space of about 49,000 square feet and 600 rooms. Kingsport rounds out the state's conference options with MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, featuring a largest event space of about 35,000 square feet and 305 rooms.

How does billing work when booking a large room block for a conference in Tennessee?

Engine offers consolidated invoicing and multiple payment options with no membership fee. For stays of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles your room-block booking; for 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve. This setup simplifies payment across the group, whether you're coordinating Nashville, Memphis, or another Tennessee destination.

What amenities can conference attendees expect at these hotels?

Most properties offer parking, wifi, and on-site dining, though specifics vary by hotel. The hotels on this list have multiple event spaces (ranging from 23 to 122 meeting rooms) and substantial guest-room counts to accommodate large groups. Amenities like AV equipment, catering menus, and breakfast options depend on the individual property, so confirm those details when you book.

What should I compare when choosing between conference hotels in different Tennessee cities?

Start with the size and flexibility of each property's largest event space and the total number of meeting rooms available. Compare guest-room counts to ensure the hotel can house your attendees, and consider proximity to the airport serving each city or other regional travel considerations. On Engine, you can search and compare these hotels side by side, and planners can find and request meeting and event space through Engine Spaces for the venue itself.

How far ahead should I book hotel rooms for a big event?

For a large conference, aim to secure your room block at least three to six months in advance, especially if your event falls during peak travel season. Booking early helps lock in pre-negotiated rates and ensures availability across the number of rooms you need. If you're coordinating 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups will handle the block; for smaller groups, you can book directly through Engine.

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