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Steel Magnolia Barn is a country wedding venue located on a stunning 600-acre estate in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. A short drive from Nashville, it offers a secluded retreat in the lap of nature whilst being conveniently located. The property’s seasoned staff ensures nature-loving couples will be supported throughout every stage of their wedding experience.

Facilities and capacity

Arriving at Steel Magnolia Barn, wedding guests are greeted by serene pastureland under vast swathes of clear blue sky. This family-run property is treated with a love, care, and affection that is evident in every stately tree and vibrant hilltop. Couples can exchange vows under a rustic arbor on the shores of the property’s pond. The site can be decorated using timber and wildflowers, creating a magical setting that works in harmony with nature. The venue’s barn welcomes a large reception of up to 150 guests for an evening of dining, dancing, and fun. The space combines polished concrete floors, exposed brickwork, and rugged wooden rafters to create an atmosphere that is pastoral, yet chic and modern. Well illuminated and roomy, an airy and natural tone permeates its confines. Vintage-styled furniture is available as standard with the rental of the premises and includes wooden farm tables, chairs, and decorative pieces such as white-washed cabinets. Tables can also be set up in its covered patio area for a wedding dinner in the fresh air. The barn is equipped with state-of-the-art climate control, allowing guests to celebrate in comfort throughout the year. There are also two separate get-ready suites available for the party to use at their convenience.

Services Offered

The staff of Steel Magnolia Barn prides itself on creating wedding memories that couples will cherish for the rest of their lives. They offer services designed to ensure each big day runs smoothly, such as access to a sound system, and setup and cleanup of events. The management welcomes outside vendors, and offers use of the venue’s fully-equipped prep-kitchen which features a commercial refrigerator and a double oven.

  • Woman-owned
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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?

$5,000

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

5,000

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?

$5,000

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

5,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

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?

December

Reviews of Steel Magnolia Barn

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Mary Sent on 09/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Steel Magnolia Review

This place was literally a Godsend! I was in complete devastation when my original venue restricted our guest count to 25 people (and we only had 60), one month before the wedding. I reached out to more venues in a panic trying to salvage our original wedding day. Megan with SMB responded so promptly and answered any and all questions. Not only was the price super affordable, but it also came with the option of renting their china, decor, etc for not much extra. The venue itself was GORGEOUS with brand new amenities and structures. The venue rental also comes with gorgeous wooden farmhouse tables, round tables, and cross back chairs. I saved so much money (even with my last minute venue change) because this place had it all! And all of our guests raved about how beautiful the venue was! Other perks are fully functional kitchen, beautiful and spacious bridal suite, clean and updated men and women’s bathrooms, grooms suite, options for different layouts, and free on site parking. Megan was super chill and easy to work with as well! Very easy to get a hold of which was so appreciated!
Mildred
Mildred Sent on 07/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Special place for events

We had our 60th wedding anniversary party at Steel Magnolia Barn and it was a wonderful experience. The venue is just beautiful and Megan was so kind to work with and made the decor look stunning. It was just like the wedding I dreamed of as a young lady. There are so many thoughtful touches and details throughout the venue, it really is beautiful by itself. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a special place for a wedding or event.
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Alee Sent on 12/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day

I used Steel Magnolia Barn as my venue to get married in September of this year. It was the smoothest, nicest, most accommodating experience ever! The venue is beyond gorgeous and the owner is amazing, knowledgeable, and flexible to work with. She helped me a lot with the process with me being a first time bride. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding day. It will be recommended to everyone I know!!!!!!!
Brittney
Brittney Sent on 05/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing venue!!

Steel Magnolia Barn well exceeded any expectations I had! The venue was beautiful and had so many options for ceremony sites. The bridal suite was amazing and the perfect suite for the bridal party to get ready in. The open vendor policy gives you complete control over the structure of you're day which I really appreciated. Megan is super flexible and was so easy to work with leading up to the big day. Also, definitely book the decor package!! Megan and her team go above and beyond and decorate the place BEAUTIFULLY and even take care of plates, chargers, glasses, etc. We were super grateful for that! Overall, this is an amazing venue in the Nashville area that was the perfect setting for our special day.
Marian
Marian Sent on 09/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Venue! Highly Recommend

This is such a stunning venue and Megan is so great to work with! Not only do they have an awesome Décor package you can use (tables, linens, chairs) but also great garland, vases and cake table options and all sorts of beautiful items! For me the atmosphere was the most important part of my wedding. I wanted the night to feel classy but not stuffy and warm and welcomed but not casual and this place knocked it out of the park! No need to pay for tons of draping to add to the barn it’s stunning just as it is! Gorgeous feature walls, fabulous chandeliers, multiple ceremony site options and not a single detail overlooked! Make sure you plan to spend plenty of time in the super cute bridal suite too. If you want a fantastic new venue this one should be on the top of your list to check out!
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Sarah Sent on 09/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

So thankful to have had our wedding at Steel Magnolia Barn! It was a wonderful day and Megan really did an amazing job turning my vision into reality!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 12/02/2021
2 out of 5 rating

“You Get What You Pay For”

To start with, the venue itself is absolutely beautiful! That was one of the main reasons why I decided to go through with booking this venue. Plus included in the price are chairs and tables (round and farmhouse). The owner offers a decor package but we decided to bring in our own decorations.

Unfortunately, there were stressful aspects during the planning process with Megan (the owner). She has her cell phone listed as the business point of contact and one of the times I called to discuss information about the venue she answered unprofessionally and came off very rude. I wanted to go over our timeframe at the venue. She gave me the timeframe and said, "You have from 9-10 and 10-11 to get your stuff and get out.". I was very put off guard at the tone. Sometimes she would respond to questions via text but there was definitely a lack of response on her end. I wasn't local, so I was able to visit the venue twice before the wedding day. She was having renovations done and once they were done we wanted to come visit the venue and see it finalized. After it took a week to get a response, I was told to just let her know and she would unlock the door. And that is exactly what happened, she didn't even take the time or want to schedule with us to meet with us. So my now husband and I looked around without anyone there to meet. After that, there were only a few conversations.

Now the day of the wedding, there was a lot of miscommunication which made it stressful for unnecessary reasons. We had discussed having chairs and tables being in another room. She told us that was something that we had to take care of and set up. I didn't expect to get an attitude and then her husband decided to make rude comments while passing by without being involved in the conversation. I was told that "I get what I paid for". Chairs and tables were what was included in my payment. In regards to the tables and chairs they end up making it right but being treated that way especially the day before the wedding was completely unnecessary. Megan did step up and apologize for her husband's remarks but we shouldn't have been put in that position in the first place. I understand people have things going on in their personal life but it's not an excuse to treat people who are paying for your services to be rude.
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Steel Magnolia Barn frequently asked questions

Steel Magnolia Barn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Steel Magnolia Barn for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
Steel Magnolia Barn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Steel Magnolia Barn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Steel Magnolia Barn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Steel Magnolia Barn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Steel Magnolia Barn is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.
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