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Price range: $2,850 - $5,250 Price range: $2,850 - $5,250
Couples usually spend $4,050 Couples usually spend $4,050
Reception
$1,500 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Bar service
$12 per person
Reception
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$12 per person
These prices are available for the months of March through November. These prices are available for the months of December through February.

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The Crowne Plaza is Downtown Knoxville's premier venue to host your wedding! We are a full service destination hotel with beautiful event spaces for every budget. We can provide everything under one roof including full service food and beverage catering for rehearsal dinners and receptions as well as lodging for out of town gusets. Just steps away from Market Square and other downtown attractions, the Crowne Plaza's location cannot be beat. We also offer newly renovated guest rooms at custom wedding rates for the convenience of your guests and bridal suite options. Our professional wedding staff would love to help you create the wedding of your dreams!

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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?

$1,500

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

$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?

$1,500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

12

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December
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Reviews of Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University

4.5 out of 5 rating
4.5 out of 5 rating
4 Reviews
89% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.1 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
Gretta
Gretta B. Sent on 08/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding day!!

People are so friendly and easy to work with! The service on the wedding day was exceptional. Tammy was so great and helped with all of the details to make our day run smoothly.
Tonya
Tonya G. Sent on 03/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous!!!!

The Staff at Crown Plaza were amazing, They mad a special day better than I could have imagined. My Daughter had a Great Day. Our Family and Friends said that was the nicest Bridal Shower they have ever attended. I am so Thankful I chose the Crown Plaza to have the shower . The food was amazing!!!. Thank you so much goes to the staff of Crown Plaza!!!! Thank you , Tonya Grant
Kylie Julius
Kylie J. Sent on 06/22/2023
4 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception Rendezvous

We had our wedding ceremony at a local event space and then headed to the Crowne Plaza for our wedding reception, and I am so glad we did! The grande ballroom was the perfect reception space, and the day-of staff for food and beverage really took care of us. They were kind, helpful, and eager to keep up with replenishing ALL THE THINGS.

Crowne Plaza was great for our reception because they provided a deal on booking a group of rooms for wedding weekend, they are located downtown near fun things to do for out of town guests, and after a long day of partying, guests may walk right up to their rooms for the evening. We had a 260 guests along with tables for buffet, mashed potato bar, 2 host bars, cake, wedding gifts, guestbook, pictures, two photo areas, and a TV with a rolling slideshow (plus, of course, deejay booth, head table, and dance floor). It was the PERFECT space. People did not feel like they were on top of one another, yet there was enough space for all of these pieces.

Additionally, if you book with the Crowne, night of the wedding, they will comp the bride and groom's room! FREE STAY!

The aesthetic of the Grande Ballroom is gorgeous, especially when you focus the lighting on the major chandeliers and lower the canned lights. This makes for an elegant and classic reception. Crowne also provides the setup and breakdown of the tables and chairs, linen, plateware/utensils, and centerpieces if you choose to use from their selection.

The one caveat is in the planning process at the Crowne, I felt I had to triple check anything sent my way. When you are paying thousands of dollars for an event, you expect detail-orientedness when you share your thoughts. At times, I felt like they were rushing through changes and not catching mistakes that I had even pointed out. Human error happens, and I made a couple mistakes when we were closer to wedding day, so I understand. The planning team did pull everything together to make sure wedding day was ready by the end, but it could be a frusting at times working up to that day.

Overall, I am very thankful to the Crowne for hosting us and for adding to our special day! It was BEAUTIFUL and EVERYTHING I wanted it to be.
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Team

Tammy Herndon
Tammy Herndon
Catering Sales Manager

Our in-house team specializes in full-service wedding planning and design. We provide detailed advice and guidance to our clients, with a focus on highly customized specifics and a smooth guest experience.

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