Elegant Tennessee Wedding Venues
With an elegant setting, outstanding cuisine, and impeccable service, Sewanee Inn is the ideal wedding venue for your big day. Located on the campus of The University of the South, The Sewanee Inn event spaces blend contemporary Southern charm and hospitality with an inviting ambience for your romantic event. From engagement parties to the rehearsal dinner and wedding reception, we can accommodate a variety of events ranging from intimate gatherings to grand affairs.
Destination
Highlights
- Located in the rolling hills of Tennessee
attop the Cumberland Plateau Short drive from Nashville and Chattanooga- Nestled amongst one of the nations most beautiful college campuses
- Scenic overlooks and sweeping vistas of the Tennessee Valley
- Over 50 miles of hiking &
nature Trails - Over 45 miles of cycling and mountain biking trails
Catering
A wedding dinner at The Sewanee Inn is truly an event. Our dining service is steeped in tradition, evidenced in every event we host. Our menus are carefully crafted by our skilled culinary team thus making sure that your dinner is the perfect end to a most memorable occasion.
Rooms
The Sewanee Inn features 43 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites all boasting luxurious amenities. Room blocks are available for your guests' convenience, and generous suites provide space for the bridal party to prepare for the big day.
Amenities
A favorite among guests, The Sewanee Inn offers an elegant atmosphere for scratch-made cocktails and Southern comfort food, just steps from The University of the South, Appalachian trails and a 9-hole course.
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shakerag Bar
- Outdoor Lawn
Venues
Our flexible event space is designed to suit weddings of all sizes, from large-scale celebrations to more intimate gatherings.
| Space | Length | Width | Sq. Ft. | CocktaiL Reception |
Seated Banquet |
Theater | Classroom | Hollow SQUARE |
U Shape | Trade Show (8x10 Booth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCardell Hall | 70' | 49' | 3,472 | 550 | 220 | 425 | 245 | 100 | 100 | 22 |
| McCardell A | 35' | 49' | 1,736 | 275 | 140 | 215 | 120 | 45 | 45 | 11 |
| McCardell B | 35' | 24' | 868 | 144 | 70 | 100 | 60 | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| McCardell C | 35' | 24' | 868 | 144 | 70 | 100 | 60 | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| McCardell B & C | 35' | 49' | 1,736 | 200 | 100 | 215 | 90 | 50 | 35 | 11 |
| Cumberland | 71' | 27' | 1,917 | 150 | 75 | 230 | - | - | - | 12 |
| Green's View | 91' | 29' | 2,639 | 430 | 75 | - | - | - | - | 16 |
| Lookout Parlor | 27' | 18' | 500 | 50 | 24 | 48 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 1 |
| Event Lawn | 120' | 50' | - | 500 | 300 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
A Look at Your Perfect Day
At The Sewanee Inn, we've taken care of the smallest of details so you can make the most of such an important day. Browse a sample itinerary below and picture yourself creating memories with friends and family that will last a lifetime.
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