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Bell Mill Estate is 32 acres of rolling hills overlooking the Tennessee mountains in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee. We are a perfect destination wedding location as we are just 2 miles off of I -75 and conveniently location to both Nashville and Knoxville, TN as well as Atlanta GA and Birmingham, AL.

Bell Mill Estate is comprised of two incredible wedding and event venues - Bell Mill Mansion and The Terrace.

We offer wedding weekend packages where you can rent both The Terrace and Bell Mill Mansion for accommodations for up to 34 guests as well as getting ready, rehearsal dinners, after wedding day brunch, and more. Then you can host your ceremony and/or reception at The Terrace. When you rent the entire estate, you can choose to use the space however best suits your needs and you can choose to have the ceremony/reception at The Terrace or at Bell Mill Mansion.

Renting the Entire Estate:

We offer wedding weekend packages where you can rent both The Terrace and Bell Mill Mansion for accommodations for up to 34 guests as well as getting ready, rehearsal dinners, after wedding day brunch, and more. Then you can host your ceremony and/or reception at The Terrace. When you rent the entire estate, you can choose to use the space however best suits your needs and you can choose to have the ceremony/reception at The Terrace or at Bell Mill Mansion.

What is included in Bell Mill Estate’s Rental:

21,000 square foot private mansion with 14 bedrooms sleeping up to 34 guests including all amenities and 32 acres, pool, spa, and use of all overnight accommodations

250 person capacity Terrace Venue on the Estate for your use in any way you see fit for the entire duration of your stay

Tables, Chairs, Linens for all events

Tabletop Rentals for all events (china, glassware, flatware, chargers, linen napkin)

Renting Bell Mill Mansion:

Bell Mill Mansion is a 21,000 square foot Greek revival style mansion offering 14 bedrooms, a private European style spa with hot tub perfect for getting ready for your big day, a gentlemen’s lounge for grooms as well as a grooms dressing area, outdoor tennis court, fire pit, resort style swimming pool, indoor racquetball court, pool table, and more amenities for relaxation for your friends and family on your big day. Check-in to the mansion is 4:00 p.m. and check out is 11:00 a.m.

Renting The Terrace:

The Terrace sits on the highest point of Bell Mill Estate and has sweeping views of the mountains which can be the perfect backdrop for your wedding ceremony and reception. The Terrace hosts 250 guests seated inside with up to 300 guests on property. Choose to use the venue as a fully enclosed indoor venue or open all of the roll up doors to create an indoor/outdoor space that includes the outdoor terrace perfect for beautiful days.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$886

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$13

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

35

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Inn/B&B
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet

Reviews of Bell Mill Mansion

Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 08/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding

Nothing went as planned and yet we had the most amazing time. I really have to go thru the timeline. From the moment we looked at BMM, Tara was IMMEDIATELY responsive to all my questions. Once we contracted, Kaitlynn and Shirley became my contacts and not only were they VERY prompt in answering all my questions, they were very kind and patient. When the world went crazy, they accommodated my craziness with even more kindness and patience. Shirley made the most amazing recommendation for my day of wedding planner and musician. Kaitlynn, bless her heart, answered every email question I had with a smile. Check in was easy. Our stay was unbelievable. Giovanni was great in getting things set up and moved around. Kaitlynn, Shirley, Daniel, Levi and Giovanni were efficient, and so pleasant in serving our rehearsal dinner and reception dinner. Speak of dinner, the food was AMAZING. I must say, after adding in a carving station and an open bar, the price per person was very reasonable - truly. My husband used to work at a resort and the resort price per person for what we had far exceeded what we paid. Our rooms were beautiful, spacious and COMFORTABLE! The mansion itself is amazing and we had a blast taking advantage of the amenities. We wanted for nothing. In conjunction with many others, my daughter had the wedding of her dreams surrounded by people she loved. I could not have asked for more.

The staff of BMM are kind, accommodating, and very thoughtful. The venue itself is amazing. I would not hesitate to return there and I certainly would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone else. Tara, Shirley, and Kaitlynn, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Beverly
Beverly Sent on 06/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue and staff!!

We did our wedding weekend here and had the bridal party and family stay Thursday through Sunday! It was absolutely perfect! We loved all the amenities and never got bored! The wedding was beautiful and had every detail I had asked for. The staff was so easy to work with and made sure everything was perfect! Shirley was so accommodating and met with us so many times before our wedding. Kaitlynn responded to every email immediately and made sure our food was perfect! We ended up needing to reschedule from our original date because of covid but the staff couldn’t have made the transition any easier. The staff has done so many weddings they have great tips and suggestions to make the day run smoothly. I felt very comfortable with them setting everything up without me being right there. I got to relax in the spa and enjoy the day stress free. I would highly recommend this location to anyone having a wedding or any event.
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Martha Sent on 11/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

best.wedding.ever

On a scale of 1-10…100+. I rented Bell Mill Mansion for my daughter’s wedding weekend and EVERYTHING was top notch! Not only was the mansion itself exquisite but the entire staff was a major role in a wonderful experience. Ms. Shirley, “G,” and all the other staff members were absolutely the best. All we had to do was ask and it was DONE…quickly and without any hesitation. They became part of the wedding weekend and it was so wonderful. Ms. Shirley really knows that venue inside and out and was able to help me make decisions that I did not even think of. Everyone there was extremely professional and at the same time was just like one of us. Our wedding weekend was flawless!!! 100X over I would recommend Bell Mill Mansion to anyone for any event. Highly, highly recommended!
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Megan Sent on 11/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding reception at the Bell Mill Mansion in October 2016 and it was the best decision we made! My family and wedding party stayed at the venue Friday and Saturday night which was incredibly convenient. Tara was there to greet us as the guests arrived on Friday, and was attentive the entire weekend. They accommodated our every want and need, even taking down a fence in the back so we could got into the woods for some bridal portraits! The food was incredible, all the guests had plenty and it was very tasty. Overall, the best experience we could have had! Thank you Tara and Shirley and staff, you guys made my dreams come true!!! Highly highly recommend !
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Bell Mill Mansion frequently asked questions

Bell Mill Mansion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Bell Mill Mansion includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Bell Mill Mansion includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Bell Mill Mansion for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
Bell Mill Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bell Mill Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Bell Mill Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
Bell Mill Mansion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Bell Mill Mansion is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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