Your Wedding Nestled In The Great Smoky Mountains!
Andrea Mervin
MANAGER
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The Barn Event Center of the Smokies is a wedding venue located in Townsend, TN. Located near The Great Smoky Mountain National Park, this remarkable estate allows couples to host their dream celebrations set to the backdrop of awe-inspiring views.
Located near The Great Smoky Mountain National Park offers a number of amenities for couples and their loved ones to take advantage of as they celebrate their joyous events. To start the day, the venue’s bridal suite offers space for wedding parties to rest and relax before walking down the aisle. A romantic ceremony can be held outdoors by the property’s stunning stone archway. This area, surrounded by lush greenery, is a picture-perfect setting for an unforgettable service. Inside the barn, a celebratory reception can be accommodated for up to 200 attendees. Featuring exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling, sparkling lights, and refined decor, this event space effortlessly blends Appalachian heritage with modern style.
The team at The Barn Event Center of the Smokies offers a wide range of services to ensure that every event is a fully personalized experience. The team’s event planner will be on hand to guide and assist you, ensuring that every element of your day is carefully considered and expertly executed. All-inclusive packages can include catering services and bar services, as well as set-up and clean-up services. To ensure that all of your guests will have access to this property, the venue is wheelchair accessible and offers parking, as well as a convenient shuttle service.
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Veteran-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$3,600
Reception
$3,600
Ceremony
$1,500
Bar services
$35 per person
Catering
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- Couples usually spend $8,000
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Jun and Sept-Dec.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Barn
Mountain
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
Transportation
Shuttle Service
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Meet the team
Andrea Mervin
Manager
Weddings are so exciting and beautiful! It is a wonderful job to help couples put together this very special day in their lives, one they will always remember! My favorite is helping them with flowers and decorations! I especially love when they call me the next day to say how wonderful their wedding day was and that it was so much more than they expected! That's what I go for!
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4.9
out of 5.025 reviews
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Leona R
5.0
1/13/2025
I attended a wedding here recently and it was incredibly beautiful and all the staff were lovely! They made my friends wedding day amazing!
response 01/13/2025
Thank you so much for the amazing review!
Laura J
5.0
6/26/2024
This is a wonderful place to get married at! The staff was amazing throughout the entire process, from touring to the actual wedding day. Kristi was our day of coordinator and she was amazing! She brought my vision to life so that I didn’t have to worry about anything the day of the wedding. The entire staff was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone getting married!
response 06/27/2024
Thank you so much Laura!
We all wish you both the very best!
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Emily L
5.0
10/01/2022
Where do I begin- my husband and I got married at the Barn Event Center of the Smokies on 9/17/22 and everything was excecutef and communicated flawlessly by the entire staff. We had a destination wedding with about 85 guests and Lisa, the day of planner, was easily accessible to answer all of my questions throughout the entire planning process! She was literally AMAZING! The staff was super flexible to push back dinner when we decided to go out for some sunset pictures with a mountain backdrop. I got so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and how great service and staff was. Literally- someone went up to my step mom to say that the toilet handle was broken in the middle of the reception and Lisa already had someone in there fixing it. There were also staff members graciously cleaning up spills with mops on the dance floor in between songs so we could keep dancing the night away. Andrea, who handled the the contract and did the flowers was also amazing! The day was perfect and they executed everything I had imagined. have nothing but amazing things things to say about The Barn Event Center!
response 10/06/2022
Hey Emily!
Thank you so much for taking the time to send this! We are so very happy that ...
you and Jeremy had the time of your life here at the Barn Event Center! It is so wonderful when everyone had a great time! I loved putting flowers together for you and can't wait to see more pictures!
I am wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!
Andrea and all of us here at the Barn!
Sandy G
5.0
9/24/2021
We looked at several venues but nothing compared to the The Barn Event Center of the Smokies! Debbie took us for a tour of the venue and everything inside and out was immaculate and absolutely beautiful! They have taken so much time, love and care in every detail of their property and it was stunning! She was professional, friendly, kind and knowledgeable. Andrea worked with us on the flowers, table set up, food and other details. She was patient, kind, helpful and answered all of our questions. She had so many creative ideas for decorations and flowers and she made it fun. The flower decorations were extraordinary! We used them outside and inside. Lisa is the wedding coordinator and she was a gem too. We talked with her before the wedding, the day and evening of and she was friendly, helpful, patient and ingenious. She always had a smile on her face, was calm, helpful and directed the day and evening perfectly. Everything flowed. The staff was great, the food was delicious and everyone was an absolute joy to work with. You can tell they enjoy their jobs and they made us feel welcome and like family. Thank you!!
response 09/26/2021
Hi Sandy,
Thank you so much for your glowing review. We are so glad that we were able to m...
ake your special day even more special. We wish you all the love and happiness in the world!
The Barn Event Center Staff
Gaby S
5.0
6/21/2021
We got married on June 12th, 2021 and it was everything I ever dreamed of!
The day of our wedding could not have been more perfect. Rich and his staff took great care of us.
From start to finish, they made our wedding dreams come true. Rich, Andrea, Lisa and Stephanie are amazing at what they do. They are prompt, knowledgeable and beyond helpful. We fell in love with Barn Event Center the minute we walked in and met with Lisa!
She was so kind and sweet and we were convinced immediately that they would make our wedding dreams come true.
We got married in their beautiful Gardens and had our reception in the Le Conte Room. The venue is breathtaking and the service is spectacular!
My husband and I had the best day of our lives, and we got so much great feedback from our guests. All of them said it was the best wedding they’ve been to!
The bartender ( The Pour Guys) made amazing drinks and people rarely had to wait. The night started and ended perfectly, I am beyond happy with my experience.
Just want to say a big thank you to Barn Event Center for making our wedding perfect. Definitely recommend them for weddings or even parties!
Lacy S
5.0
3/15/2021
There are so many wonderful things about this venue. The owners are incredibly nice and accommodating. The food is delicious and there are so many options to choose from. If you are on the fence about hiring the wedding director I highly recommend hiring one. Andrea has an eye for decorating and Lisa is absolutely fabulous in every way. They both made sure my day was perfect. There was a slight issue with an employee during the rehearsal, but it was handled in an incredibly professional manner and there were no issues the day of. The view is amazing and there are several beautiful places for pictures. I wish I could have another wedding just so I could spend another day here.
Danielle W
5.0
12/10/2019
the barn event center of the smokies was the best place I could share my special day at. from the beginning, it was nothing but positive energy! my parents live out of state and andrea was the best at letting us come to see the venue a couple of times and they are very flexible! once we booked them, everyone was very helpful by answering all questions and even providing beautiful decorations for the inside! the week before, my wedding coordinator, Lisa, was not only beautiful but amazing!! always stepping in to help and even dealing with our fun and crazy friends and family! she is beyond excellent! felicia and her guys were amazing setting everything up!! they listen so well and definitely went above and beyond to make it absolutely beautiful!! it was beyond my expectations and I could not have asked for a more beautiful, caring venue! and the food.....OMGGGGG to die for!!! there chefs are amazing and also husband and wife! truly amazing comfort food and it was most definitely DELICIOUS!! everyone at my wedding loved the food and were boasting about it....they definitely have a sense of warm welcomes and family here! I would never choose to go anywhere else for a day as memorable as this one!!! again, thank yall so much!!!!!
Suzanne R
5.0
3/25/2019
Our daughter just had her wedding and reception at the Barn Event Ctr of the Smokies and we were so thrilled with the outcome! They were professional from start to finish! The event manager, Andrea, gave us direction with lists of recommended vendors including cake bakeries, photographers, florists, dj, wedding coordinators, and even officiants. The facility is beautiful and the service impeccable! Each desire of the couple was listened to and suggestions were made to work with our budget and number of guests. We had a wonderful buffet dinner for 110 people that was complimented by all! Highly recommend!
Elizabeth A
5.0
1/13/2019
We did a destination wedding here and it was the best venue I could have asked for. We live in St. Louis so a lot of the planning had to be done over emails and telephone but they took all of my ideas and ran with them! Once we were the there, the team made sure we were well taken care of! I highly recommend this venue and their food was awesome!!! Thank you for giving me and my husband our perfect wedding day!
Leah B
5.0
7/28/2018
The Barn is an absolutely beautiful venue inside and out. The property is clean, perfectly landscaped, and has stunning views. It gives a romantic, rustic, and very elegant setting. The lights and decor is perfect. It made me a proud mother for my daughter to get to have her dream wedding at such a wonderful location. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and professional. The food was excellent! I’m glad we have beautiful pictures to enjoy for a lifetime. We will also hold the beautiful memories made for a lifetime. The Barn and staff made that possible. Thank you again for a beautiful venue and wonderful service.
Evan J
5.0
6/05/2018
We had our wedding at the Barn Event Center, and it was the perfect place for our event. The outside space for the ceremony was beautiful, and the inside space for the reception was exactly what we wanted. They were willing to let us wait until the day of to call if we wanted to move it inside due to weather. This was vital since the weather report was saying 80% chance of rain until the morning of our wedding. The staff was very courteous, and Lisa was absolutely the best! She helped us out with all the logistics and made sure the event went seamlessly. They also helped us with a van to transport our guests back and forth to the hotel, so our guests could fully enjoy the evening.
Brandy S
5.0
5/11/2018
My husband and I got married here on May 5 and it could not have been any better! All of the staff were amazing! Everything went smooth from the moment we toured the place until we left after the ceremony! The food was great! Our decorations and flowers were beautiful! We got many many compliments on everything. I would recommend the Barn Event Center of the Smokies and all of their staff to everyone!! I could not have been any less stressed and who doesn’t want that for their wedding!! There was one little mishap with the food for children and it was taken care of immediately and so smoothly that absolutely nobody ever even knew there was a minor issue. Honestly, I can’t recommend this place and people enough!!
Meghann C
4.0
1/11/2017
The Barn is a great place to have your wedding. For starters, the venue is beautiful. Everything is decorated already, so we only brought minimal decorations. They gave us a great deal on the venue for the ceremony and reception so it was very affordable. I loved that everything was basically onsite, and setup and tear down is all done by the venue. The staff is very professional and they made every effort to make sure I felt taken care of. I would recommend this venue to any bride to be.
response 01/14/2017
Thank you for the wonderful review! Best Wishes to you both!
Daniece L
5.0
12/20/2016
I got married on December 10, 2016 at The Barn Event Center & it was magical. Everyone was friendly. The folks at the Barn Event Center are a joy to work with! They are very nice and genuine people. I couldn't ask for a more perfect day! Plus, the food is fantastic. I surely enjoyed my winter wonderland wedding! I recommend this gem to any couple looking for a rustic elegant view near the mountains.
response 12/21/2016
Thank you for your review! We are so very happy you had such a memorable experience! We ...
all wish you the very best!
raechelle j
5.0
7/28/2015
The staff and location was awesome. They far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this venue!
Rose M
5.0
2/19/2013
The Event Center made my wedding worry free. The food was great and the flowers and decor was beautiful. I did not have to worry about anything everything was taken care of. All the staff was really easy to work with. They all helped make my wedding very special. They worked great with me on last minute adjustments.
Jennifer M
5.0
1/04/2013
The Barn Event Center was a beautiful location for our wedding and reception. The staff was very helpful and everything went smoothly on the big day. A little expensive but worth it!
Francie S
5.0
8/16/2012
The Barn was so perfect for us. It was rustic and had character, but was still a great backdrop for our book-themed wedding. The food was fantastic (we had pulled pork and brisket) and Andrea, the onsite florist, did a great job with the bouquets and arrangements. I am not from Tennessee, so the Barn was great about giving me recommendations for other venues to use.
Melissa R
5.0
6/19/2012
The staff was so helpful and the food was wonderful !
Leighan g
5.0
10/11/2011
The did a great job here! Our wedding was exactly what we wanted! The venue had a little bit of everything that everyone could enjoy! It was a beautiful location with a great view!
Shannon L
5.0
6/03/2011
The Barn Event Center exceeded my expectations for our wedding venue! I had found a picture in a bride magazine of the interior of a barn set up for a wedding/reception, and I knew that was what I wanted for our special day. After looking at several venues that were nothing like they appeared on their websites, I found The Barn. When I went to visit the location, I knew immediately that it was a perfect match! It is an absolutely beautiful place, with lots of character and a great staff! They went out of their way to make sure that everything went as planned, and that we were happy.
They did our flowers, decorations and food. The wedding planner, Melissa, was fabulous. I don't know what I would have done without her! Their florist, Andrea, did an amazing job. I showed her pictures of flowers I loved, and she was able to take ideas from what I showed her to make beautiful arrangements that were perfect for the style of our wedding! (She was also very helpful with picking flowers that were budget friendly.)
It really was a PERFECT day!!!
Angela R
5.0
5/06/2011
Tracie S
5.0
4/01/2011
The folks here were especially easy to work with, especially considering that we are outside the state and arranged this wedding completely by phone and email. The Barn is decorated just enough that the only thing we had to worry about was the table centerpieces. I'd definitely recommend!
Tiffany P
4.0
12/28/2010
I had my reception at The Barn. I also hired them to do the food at my reception, as well as the flowers. My wedding coordinator also came from The Barn.
To tell you a little about my event...it was wonderful. I had several...not one, but SEVERAL people tell me that my wedding and reception was the best that they had ever attended. The food was amazing. The decorations were exactly as I wanted them, and the surroundings were superb (a beautiful old barn with twinkle lights in the rafters and hard wood floors). People kept asking me how I found The Barn, because they were so impressed.
Before the wedding, the experience was very nice. I met with the chef, the wedding coordinator, the owner, the decorator/ floral artist and others in the months before the wedding. Each person treated me with respect and catered the event to my preferences. Because of the small amount of staff members, I felt that I received a lots of attention and received customized service.
During the event, the staff greeted my guests in their cars as they arrived and again as they entered the reception. They were so attentive the entire night. They set up the event and cleaned up after the event. The wedding coordinator made sure that everything flowed perfectly. Unlike so many other brides, I didn't have to worry about anything during the reception. The Barn made sure that everything was lined out before the day of the wedding. Each employee worked very hard to make the night a success.
If I had one criticism, I would only say that The Barn was too meticulous with their charges. It felt like they never stopped combing through the plan to find every cent that they could charge for the event. The charges were still being edited during the last few days before the wedding, which tarnished some of the rapport that we had built in the months prior. I do have to say that they did let me cancel 5 dinners because of cancelled RSVPs a few days before the wedding though, which was considerate of them.
Over all, I would highly recommend The Barn. After researching the area, I do not think that any other venue could have created the beauty and ambiance that they created. The reception was such a blessing. The Barn helped make my reception dreams come true.
Patricia W
5.0
9/12/2010
We loved The Barn! They were always professional, accommodating, and helpful. The Barn was also very upfront about the costs. Being on a tight budget, cost was very important. Also, we took advantage of their package offer. You could use just the venue and bring in your own vendors, but we decided to use their catering service, florist, and wedding coordinator too. I definitely enjoyed the sort of "one-stop-shop." I have reviewed the florist (Andrea Mervin) and wedding coordinator (Melissa Drewry) separately. Using The Barn services simplified almost everything and made my life much easier!! It was also cost effective since they offered venue discounts when using their catering. The catering prices were also in-line with other caterers in the area (so we saved $ by avoiding "off-site" charges that other caterers would have charged to come to the Barn as well as the Barn discounts). We also loved the atmosphere, rustic/old fashioned & welcoming. The white x-mas lights on the rafters gave a lovely comfortable glow to the entire space. There was plenty of room for our 150+ guests, tables, chairs, etc, and open space for DANCING!! We also loved the built-in stage--used it to showcase our cake and ice-cream sundae bar. As an example of their accommodation--I really wanted an ice-cream bar, and even though it was not on their regular catering menu, they made it happen for me! I loved it and so did everyone else!! Servers scooped the i.c. and, they had so many toppings!! Everything was very reasonably priced (& I definitely did my research before signing anything-You should too--Compare prices on everything!). On another note, compared to the open-air barn options we also considered, the a/c was a huge plus in TN's June heat!! The Barn is also easy to find, right off the main road in Townsend. Overall, we were very pleased with the setting, atmosphere, service, and quality of everything at the Barn! If you are looking for somewhere sleek, modern, and trendy, The Barn is not for you. But if you want a comfortable, rustic (but with all modern amenities), and beautiful space--The Barn is wonderful.
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