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Getting Married in Tennessee

Couples, wedding planners, and guests needing a room block can search and book wedding hotels in Tennessee on Engine. The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, with its Delta Ballroom spanning about 55,000 square feet and capacity for up to 7,330 people, leads the list of properties ranked by reception and event space. Each hotel on this page offers space for ceremonies, receptions, and guest accommodations across the state.

Tennessee offers wedding settings from the music and energy of Nashville to the soul and history of Memphis, with mountain views and Southern charm throughout the state. The hotels on this list are spread across Tennessee's cities, each offering substantial event space and guest accommodations for celebrations of every size. You can search and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms to accommodate out-of-town guests, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. The hotel's reception and event space can be booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's free marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces across the U.S. and Canada, or you can arrange it with the hotel directly.

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Compare wedding hotels in Tennessee

Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel CityLargest event spaceMax occupancyEvent spacesGuest roomsGuest rating
1 Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville 55,314 sq ft 7,330 122 2,888 4.3 (2,492)
2 Renaissance Nashville Hotel Nashville 17,877 sq ft 2,100 29 673 4.4 (1,342)
3 The Peabody Memphis Memphis 16,264 sq ft 3,000 32 464 4.5 (4,906)
4 Holiday Inn Memphis - University of Memphis Memphis 14,244 sq ft 1,000 8 82 4.5 (13)
5 Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Franklin 13,552 sq ft 1,900 29 300 4.4 (1,433)
6 Grand Hyatt Nashville Nashville 13,000 sq ft 2,222 37 591 4.8 (1,615)
7 Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport Nashville 11,160 sq ft 1,300 29 410 4.3 (1,965)
8 Music Road Resort Hotel and Inn Pigeon Forge 11,025 sq ft 1,000 17 163 4.5 (8,416)
9 The Guest House at Graceland Memphis 10,681 sq ft 1,500 8 450 4.6 (5,028)
10 Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Nashville 10,680 sq ft 1,030 16 482 4.1 (1,071)
11 Big Cypress Lodge Memphis 10,530 sq ft 750 11 103 4.5 (1,789)
12 MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center Kingsport 9,862 sq ft 3,500 45 305 4.4 (930)
13 Embassy Suites by Hilton Franklin Cool Springs Franklin 10,212 sq ft 1,100 9 250 4.2 (959)
14 River Terrace Resort & Convention Center Gatlinburg 9,785 sq ft 1,000 12 205 3.7 (2,216)
15 Hilton Knoxville Airport Alcoa 9,450 sq ft 1,000 24 241 4.6 (1,001)
16 Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown Nashville 9,372 sq ft 1,027 11 506 4.6 (2,156)
17 Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown Nashville 8,586 sq ft 600 5 159 4.5 (2,137)
18 Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal Nashville 7,920 sq ft 900 24 298 4.7 (1,405)
19 The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton Chattanooga 7,752 sq ft 600 18 199 4.4 (1,000)
20 Hilton Nashville Downtown Nashville 7,452 sq ft 850 24 330 4.5 (1,567)
21 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown Nashville 7,000 sq ft 900 36 341 4.0 (798)
22 General Morgan Inn Greeneville 7,600 sq ft 300 2 52 4.6 (753)
23 Hilton Knoxville Knoxville 6,976 sq ft 950 31 320 4.3 (2,140)
24 The Westin Nashville Nashville 7,254 sq ft 500 16 456 4.4 (1,001)
25 Hutton Hotel, Nashville, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Nashville 7,000 sq ft 512 10 250 4.3 (1,000)
26 Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG Knoxville 6,336 sq ft 1,000 16 197 4.5 (1,434)
27 Conrad Nashville Nashville 6,370 sq ft 735 9 234 4.8 (1,026)
28 W Nashville Nashville 6,102 sq ft 750 16 346 4.7 (619)
29 Embassy Suites Chattanooga / Hamilton Place Chattanooga 6,270 sq ft 770 20 203 4.5 (1,214)
30 The Westin Chattanooga Chattanooga 6,274 sq ft 696 12 260 4.6 (1,002)
31 The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville Nashville 5,963 sq ft 460 15 297 4.7 (559)
32 Americourt Extended Stays Kingsport 5,880 sq ft 500 1 185 2.1 (429)
33 Memphis Riverline Hotel Memphis 4,600 sq ft 5,150 23 600 3.9 (1,614)
34 Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort Gatlinburg 5,460 sq ft 682 6 164 4.8 (1,062)
35 Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg Gatlinburg 5,280 sq ft 500 9 205 4.1 (5,634)
36 Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West Knoxville 5,084 sq ft 500 9 140 4.6 (1,000)
37 Holiday Inn Nashville Airport by IHG Nashville 5,000 sq ft 450 6 200 4.4 (1,330)
38 Glenstone Lodge Gatlinburg 4,760 sq ft 780 9 215 4.1 (2,622)
39 Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG Johnson City 4,770 sq ft 900 7 205 4.0 (1,337)
40 Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University Nashville 4,700 sq ft 450 16 315 4.1 (1,306)
41 Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis Memphis 4,550 sq ft 450 10 227 4.5 (1,940)
42 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Manchester by IHG Manchester 4,680 sq ft 500 1 80 4.4 (491)
43 Hilton Garden Inn Memphis East Germantown, TN Germantown 4,500 sq ft 525 9 129 4.4 (480)
44 Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt (Dwtn) by IHG Nashville 4,604 sq ft 150 8 297 4.3 (2,443)
45 Chattanooga Marriott Downtown Chattanooga 4,524 sq ft 500 13 343 4.4 (1,106)
46 Hilton Franklin Cool Springs Franklin 4,576 sq ft 450 9 244 4.7 (1,000)
47 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown Chattanooga 4,370 sq ft 500 11 186 4.3 (1,000)
48 Delta Hotels by Marriott Nashville Airport Nashville 4,400 sq ft 400 9 196 4.0 (1,675)
49 Best Western Plus Sunrise Inn Nashville 4,389 sq ft 439 2 93 3.6 (1,306)

Frequently asked questions

What should I compare when looking at wedding hotels in Tennessee across different cities?
Start with the event space and guest-room capacity that fit your wedding size. For example, Gaylord Opryland in Nashville offers about 55,000 square feet in its Delta Ballroom and 2888 guest rooms, while The Peabody Memphis offers about 16,000 square feet in its Peabody Grand Ballroom and 464 guest rooms. Also consider how far your guests will travel, parking availability, and whether the hotel can accommodate both your reception and overnight stays in one location.
How does billing work when I reserve a block of rooms for out-of-town guests?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing and multiple payment options, with no membership fee. If you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve through the platform.
What amenities can wedding guests typically expect at these hotels?
Amenities vary by property, but many offer on-site parking, wifi, airport shuttles, fitness centers, and on-site dining. Some properties also have pools, spas, and concierge services. It's worth confirming the specifics with each hotel, especially for features that matter most to your guests.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most options for wedding venues with event space?
Nashville and Memphis tend to have the largest concentration of hotels with substantial event space. Nashville properties like Gaylord Opryland (122 event spaces) and Renaissance Nashville (29 event spaces) offer a range of ballroom and banquet options, while Memphis has properties like The Peabody with 32 event spaces.
How far in advance should I book a hotel room block for my wedding?
For popular wedding months and cities, start looking 9 to 12 months out. This gives you time to compare properties, confirm availability for your date, and lock in rates for your guests. If your wedding falls during a holiday weekend or a busy event season, even earlier is better.

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