Peaceful, Pastoral Retreat on Chilhowee Mountain
Maryville, Knoxville, Sevierville
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Note: Weekends in 2026 are filling up quick! Contact us for a list. We are now booking into 2027 with a $500 deposit.
Montvale Springs sits just outside of Maryville, TN. Our secluded 354 acres of natural beauty are 15 minutes from Downtown Maryville and only 25 minutes from Knoxville's McGhee-Tyson Airport (TYS). From rolling pastures to the golden tiara above that is Chilhowee Mountain, this has been a place of healing and new beginnings since the mid-1800s. Drawn by our natural black sulfur spring, people from all over the world flocked to the spa resort on the site. It had such a reputation that it became known as the "Saratoga of the South."
Whether you choose to have your ceremony or reception in one of our three beautiful pavilions, our 5,000 square foot lodge, our peaceful outdoor chapel, or our expansive, tree-lined lawn, we have the perfect spot in any season for you to celebrate your commitment with your friends and family.
Peak Season is May 1 – October 31. We offer reduced prices in Off-Season. We have three pricing packages designed to fit any budget, and exclusive use of the venues on the property comes with all of them. The Dogwood, Laurel, and Magnolia Packages include tables and chairs, use of our lodge's commercial kitchen for your choice of caterer, one of our two lovely bridal dressing spaces, and access to the property the day or night before for decorating and/or the rehearsal dinner. The Laurel and Magnolia Packages add the use of our golf cart for the duration of your wedding, as well as an engagement photoshoot on a separate day. The Magnolia includes every service we offer plus two nights at our popular, designer-decorated, three-bedroom, two-bath Thompson Guest House.
When it is available, all of our couples have the option of renting the Thompson House, which boasts a fabulous bridal party “Glam Room” inside. (Two-night minimum.)
Did you have a destination wedding in mind? We also have bunk room-style cabins that can sleep a total of 145 people for per night price. Your guests will love our many hiking trails, gaga ball pit, basketball court, sand volleyball court, huge bonfire pit, and an interactive playground for children. With special arrangements, you can also add on the use of our sparkling swimming pool, challenge course, gigantic climbing tower, and even equine experiences as they fit into your schedule.
Today, while we still have our black sulfur springhead, we now share our magical place with wandering deer, wild turkeys, the occasional black bear, horses, a donkey, and our very friendly goats. Contact us soon to create a custom wedding weekend to remember!
A note about who we are: Montvale Springs is a property of Harmony Family Center. The financial support received through hosting private events allows Harmony to continue its therapeutic work with children, families, and adults, and ensures that Montvale Springs is preserved for future generations.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Historic Venue
Mountain
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Rentals & Equipment
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Meet the team
Nicole Coning
CEO, Harmony Family Center
Nicole has more than 27 years of experience in the field of child welfare. She leads the 100+ staff of the Center.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.05 reviews
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Montvale Springs is lauded for its beautiful grounds, mountain views, outdoor chapel, and stunning photo backdrops. Staff were responsive and helpful, and on-site amenities like the Thompson House made getting-ready and overnight stays convenient. Pricing and add-ons were reasonable, and multiple couples highly recommend the venue.Review photos
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Sabella H
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5.0
12/07/2024
I fell in love with this place from the moment I pulled in for my tour and I'm so thankful that I found it
Our wedding at Montvale Springs was amazing! The outdoor chapel, surroun...
ded by nature and stunning mountain views, created the perfect setting for our ceremony. The cozy indoor reception hall was beautiful, and the pricing was very reasonable compared to other venues.
We loved staying at the Thompson House for both getting ready and our honeymoon night—it was the perfect touch. A friendly goat would even greet us at the fence, which added a fun, relaxing element to the day.
The venue’s scenery made our photos breathtaking, and Laurie, the event coordinator, was incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process. Overall, Montvale Springs provided exceptional value, and I highly recommend it!
We also added extras like linens and portable speakers which were fairly priced.
Megan G
5.0
5/05/2026
This place was absolutely incredible, everyone was so kind and everybody was such a great help. The grounds of this venue is beautiful and all of my guests were just talking about ...
how gorgeous it is. Miss Annie took care of everything and answered all of my questions and helped out in every single way possible. I am from Georgia and she did such an amazing job staying in touch and communicating and answering all of my questions from five hours away. All of the different amenities that come with this venue is more than anybody could ask for. I would definitely recommend having your event here!
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Crystal H
5.0
4/18/2026
Absolutely could not recommend this venue enough. As this was our 2nd marriage we were looking for something low key and stress free but every venue we never felt like it was the r...
ight fit...until we toured here. At our 1st tour we knew it was right for us and that was true till we turned off the lights the night of our wedding. I can not recommend Montvale Springs enough!
Becky M
5.0
5/13/2025
The perfect setting for our wedding. The Thompson House on site was exquisite! Everyone complimented the location!! Laurie was amazing to work with and helped with all my questions...
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Becky M
5.0
2/18/2025
We absolutely loved this venue! They were incredibly easy to work with, supportive, responsive, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. I highly recomme...
nd renting the Thompson House as well. It was gorgeously decorated, the perfect getting-ready space for our entire family, and so convenient for after the party.
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