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Prefer PDFs? A printer-friendly PDF of this list is available. Download PDF file Prefer Excel? A complete spreadsheet of this list is available. Download Excel file Knoxville-Area Banquet Facilities Ranked According to Banquet-Style Seating Capacity1 Rank '21 Banquet facility Phone Website Corporate e-mail Seating capacity2 No. meeting rooms On-site caterer? Facility amenities Top local executive Year founded 1 Rothchild Catering & Conference Center 8807 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37923 865-690-0103 rothchildcatering.com susan@rothchildcatering.com 800 7 Yes Custom linens, lighting packages, in-house AV, in-house decorator, delicious food, trained professional staff Susan Rothchild President 1980 2 The Venue at Lenoir City 7690 Creekwood Park Blvd. Lenoir City, TN 37772 865-816-0334 venuelc.com info@venuelc.com 700 5 No 19,000 sq. ft. venue with large ballroom, meeting spaces, covered outdoor patio, garden, AV systems with videocon Allison Sousa Director 2017 3 Marriott Knoxville Downtown 525 Henley St. Knoxville, TN 37902 865-415-7529 NA erica.g.johnson@marriotthotels.com 600 8 Yes Newly redesigned convention/banquet space features a grand staircase leading to a large open atrium that flows into two ballrooms. A bank of doors as well as roll-up doors brings the beauty of World's Fair Park inside Skip Adams General manager 2021 4 Bridgewater Place Premier Catering & Events 205 Bridgewater Road Knoxville, TN 37923 865-247-6071 bridgewaterplacetn.com events@bwptn.com 580 12 Yes Renovated 38,500 sq. ft. indoor/outdoor venue, private rooms, tables, chairs, linens, decor, AV, professional chef team to customize any menu, convenient complimentary parking Stefanie Hess Managing partner 2013 5 The Foundry on the Fair Site 747 Worlds Fair Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37902 865-546-8656 foundonfair.com foundonfair.com 550 4 Yes Beautifully restored historical building, parking for 100 cars, gas fireplace, stage for large bands Marianne Greene President, owner 1994 6 The Grande Event Center 5441 Clinton Highway Knoxville, TN 37912 865-243-3100 knoxgrande.com NA 500 8 Yes Spacious ballroom, multiple room options, on-site professional kitchen NA NA 2012 7 The Press Room3 730 N. Broadway Knoxville, TN 37917 865-544-4199 knoxpressroom.com info@spacesinthecity.com 450 NA Yes Close to downtown, including 10,000 sq. ft. indoor event space, 400 sq. ft. outdoor patio, air bar, courtyard, bride and groom suites, Mezzanine Lounge NA NA NA 8 Brookside Knoxville 1221 N Central St. Knoxville, TN 37917 NA thebrooksideknoxville.com NA 425 2 Yes Full service facility with catering and event planning services NA NA 2019 9 The Jackson Terminal4 213 W. Jackson Ave. Knoxville, TN 37902 865-521-1300 jackson-terminal.com sales@alloccasioncatering.com 350 2 Yes Original, open wood rafters, exposed bricks, indoor/outdoor space with seating for up to 350 guests with a separate ceremony space, customized catering menus NA NA 2015 9 The Reserve at Bluebird Hill3 1411 Midway Road Lenoir City, TN 37772 865-567-6816 knoxvilleweddingvenue.com reserveatbluebirdhill@gmail.com 350 2 No 5,500sq. ft. facility on 75 acres, fireplaces, a 50” flat screen TV and DVD player, gardens with views of the Smoky Mountains, stone firepit, bridal suite, kitchen NA NA 2012 11 Bearden Banquet Hall 5806 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 865-588-0051 beardenbanquethall.com dhill@buddysbarbq.com 300 2 Yes 4 - 72" HD TVs, surround sound, full service, parties, reunions, weddings, receptions, meetings Debbie Hill Banquet hall director 1992 12 Marblegate Farm 308 McReynolds Road Friendsville, TN 37737 865-333-0529 marblegatefarm.com hello@marblegatefarm.com 290 7 No 250 acre private, peninsula farm on the Tennessee River, Ft. Loudon Lake. Includes 7,200 sq. ft. building, 2,500 sq. ft. patio, prep kitchen, outdoor, landscaped areas Cheryl Stokey Venue director 2018 13 Relix Variety Theater 1208 N. Central St. Knoxville, TN 37917 865-898-0066 relixvariety.com booking@relixvariety.com 275 1 Yes Full service facility with catering and event planning services NA NA 2009 14 Lighthouse Knoxville 6800 Baum Drive Knoxville, TN 37919 865-247-6072 lighthouseknoxville.com info@lighthouseknoxville.com 225 4 Yes Intimate, rustic event center with interior and exterior spaces, catering, detailed service, free parking Agneta Ruenger General manager 2012 15 RiverView Family Farm3 12130 Prater Lane Knoxville, TN 37922 865-603-9347 rvffarm.com rachel@riverviewfamilyfarm.com 200 1 NA Beautiful historic farm located on the water, great scenic outdoor views, relaxing atmosphere NA NA 1801 15 The Capitol Theatre 127 W. Broadway Ave. Maryville, TN 37801 865-980-1966 bookthecapitol.com info@bookthecapitol.com 200 2 NA Originated in 1934, renovated in 2008, unique, historic, old Hollywood style private event venue Haley Stallings Event director 2008 15 Jubilee Banquet Facility 6700 Jubilee Center Way Knoxville, TN 37912 865-938-2112 jubileebanquet.com jubilee@jubileebanquet.com 200 7 NA Multiple rooms in a variety of sizes, tables, chairs, table settings, linens, centerpieces, AV in every room, full catering services, free parking, Wi-Fi Allison Potts Manager 2007 18 Sunsphere Events 810 W. Clinch Ave, Ste 8 Knoxville, TN 37902 865-922-8787 www.sunsphereevents.com NA 180 2 NA The Sunsphere has two event spaces to lease out for special events such as corporate meetings, parties, tailgates, and wedding. NA NA 2019 19 Historic Southern Railway Station3 306 W. Depot Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917 865-249-7808 southernstationtn.com n.threadgillevents@gmail.com 170 2 No Downtown location, 145 on-site parking spaces, bistro, winery and event venue Linn Slocum President 2007 20 The Square Room3 4 Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902 865-544-4199 4marketsquare.com/thesquareroom savannah@spacesinthecity.com 120 NA Yes 2,800 sq. ft. room with full AV capabilities for various events, parties, seminars, product launches, wedding receptions, homecoming dances NA NA NA 21 Ruth's Chris Steak House 950 Volunteer Landing Lane Knoxville, TN 37915 865-546-4696 ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations/knoxville/private-events salesknoxville@ruthschris.com 100 2 Yes Upscale private dining rooms, signature 500 degree sizzling plates, award-winning wine list, superior service, special events team NA NA 2007 1 Indoor, enclosed seating; 2 Banquet seating; denotes largest indoor room; 3 Source declined to participate. Information from 2020 survey; 4 Includes Green Room, a smaller space seating 30-125 guests Source: Individual facility representatives, facility websites. NA=not applicable or not available. List does not include private membership clubs. Knoxville-area covers Anderson, Blount, Knox, Loudon, Roane, Sevier and Union counties. This list and other Knoxville-area market data are available as Excel spreadsheets at www.knoxvillebookoflists.com. If you notice an error or omission, please contact Hayley Choy at 865-342-6494 or lists@knoxvillebiz.com.