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About

The Barn Event Center of the Smokies is a unique and historical venue in Townsend, Tennessee. It is located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This Appalachian-inspired venue provides beautiful backdrops for a dream wedding day.

Facilities and Capacity

This exceptional venue can comfortably seat up to 200 guests. The wooden-framed Cantilever Barn has a gorgeous banquet hall with many extras. These include a comfortable get-ready room, a large stage, a dance floor, a bar area, and a patio. Outside, there is a wonderful Secret Garden area built for a ceremony. Guests can wander through the award-winning gardens, soaking in the ambience. Furthermore, this venue has wheelchair-accessible features and parking spaces to enhance convenience and comfort for all patrons.

Services Offered

The Barn Event Center of the Smokies is a full-service wedding venue, accommodating ceremonies and receptions as well as engagement parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners. This venue's staff offers catering, bartending, setup, cleanup, lighting and sound equipment, event planning, event rentals, and a get-ready room for wedding preparations. This team also accommodates outside vendors to make planning and coordination more seamless. Available event rentals include tables, chairs, furniture, centerpieces, aisle markers, decor, and more. The peak seasons for this venue stretch from April through June and from September through December, offering a wide range of dates for a wedding.

Cuisines

Barn Event Center of the Smokies offers onsite catering services. Their chefs have designed a delicious menu with lots of wonderful choices. If there is something not on the menu, they can customize a menu specifically for a wedding day.

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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?

$4,600

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

$3,600

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?

$2,200

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

$1,500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
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?

$35

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

Limited Bar

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

35

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

Reviews of The Barn Event Center of the Smokies

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April Sent on 11/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect East TN Wedding

We loved our wedding here! Andrea was professional and quickly responsive from day 1, and it was so easy to get in touch with her when we had questions while planning. Lisa was our coordinator, and she made the entire day so easy for us. It was a huge load off of us to not have to worry about getting everything ready or communicating with our vendors as they arrived. We paid for the decor package and got to choose our decor out of their huge closet, and Lisa did a great job putting everything together. We expressed our desire to have a private dinner at the reception, and they created a romantic setup in the bridal suite for us. It is one of my favorite memories of the day! Our wedding was exactly what we dreamed of, and we cannot thank the staff enough for making it happen!
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Katie Sent on 01/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful!

The venue was beautiful and affordable. I was thankful we chose this particular venue since it rained, and moving my outdoor ceremony to an indoor one was a breeze. Andrea was professional and prepared for anything. The food was delicious and the flowers and decorations were perfect. She communicated with me and my wedding coordinator regularly, so the day was perfect. Choose this venue if you're looking for beautiful, peaceful mountain scenery with rustic charm combined with affordability and professionalism!
Brandi
Brandi Sent on 10/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!!!

We had our reception there on Sept 23! We had to find a last minute venue as ours had fallen through. They were incredible!!! The space is beautiful the food they prepared was sooo delicious! I would recommend them to ANYONE!!!
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Courtney Sent on 12/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

My husband and I just recently got married at the Barn Event Center and I have nothing but amazing things to say. It’s beautiful, the food is good, and the staff is AMAZING. If you have the chance to work with Lisa, she is an incredible day of coordinator. She made our day perfect!
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Matthew Sent on 12/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best experience ever. This is THE place for events!!!

I will have any events in the future here! The Barn Event Center of the Smokies is absolutely beautiful. The staff is so helpful and friendly and really made our wedding that much more special. Everyone came up to us after the wedding saying how great the food was and how friendly the staff was!
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Nallibe Sent on 11/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Most amazing service and Group of people!

I recently got married at the Barn on 11/12 and it was one of the most amazing and memorable days I will cherish for the rest of my life. I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate Andrea with all her help from beginning to end and the amazing job she also did with my Flowers everything was perfect and more amazing then I ever imagined it. Lisa brought all my ideas to life and made sure that everything was ready to go and looking perfect! She was able to rehearse my ceremony with us and we were able to get everything done right on the first shot! I cannot tell you all how appreciative I was to all of them and how amazing my day was and all because of the work they do! They managed to pull off all my ideas and execute everything so much better then I ever dreamed of all while I was working on the ohine with them from Florida! I hope to one day be back at the Barn to celebrate and create many memories with the ones we love! Until then we love our Tennessee family at the barn and we will visit soon!
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Leah Sent on 12/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding was a fantastic fall night

The barn was our first place we visited for potential venue. We looked at some more but nothing compared. It was absolutely the best day of my life. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Our director Lisa Allen went above and beyond. Stephanie was so attentive during the reception and made sure we had food and time to eat. They really are a hidden gem. I would recommend this place to anyone. It’s 100% worth every penny!
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S.s. Sent on 12/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Easy to work food was great

Had a very good experience, food an food staff helpful
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Sandy Sent on 09/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you The Barn Event of the Smokies for The Perfect Day and Evening!

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 also had many great suggestions. 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!
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Reed Sent on 08/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Setting for Perfect Memories

Our son and now daughter-law asked us to host the rehearsal dinner for their destination wedding. Though there are many places to consider in the Pigeon Forge, TN area what first got out attention was the ambience--an old rustic farm building renewed into a surreal setting. Nestled on a hillside, from the moment you arrive there is that feeling that something special is about to happen. And, you will not be disappointed. The staff went out of their way to help us plan the best way to utilize the space. The decor, including use of the original wood beams, makes for a wonderful intimate setting. Many of our guests upon entering the room simply said, "Wow! What a great place." The tables were set up to our specifications. When it came time to eat the staff were very eager to serve, polite in their questions, and obviously committed to our welfare. The food was outstanding. We had two entrees available to our guests. Both the mandarin orange chicken and the cinnamon apple pork were described by many, "as the best that they ever had eaten". The re-stuffed baked potatoes rivaled those found in some of the best steakhouses. Even after the wedding the next day many guests were still commenting on the food including some who ran a prominent restaurant in Georgia. The strawberry shortcake dessert pleased many a palate. If one views the rehearsal dinner as an opportunity to thank people who have had an impact upon the bridal couple as well as a fun retreat from the stressors of the wedding, there is no place better. They are helpful, professional and desirous of delivering the best experience possible. I doubt if those who first built the barn ever imagined that it would become such an outstanding venue that would create lasting memories.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Smokey Mountain Sounds Smokey Mountain Sounds Wedding DJs

The Barn Event Center of the Smokies has a wonderful staff; they are so professional and truly care about the bride's experience. From the food to the atmosphere, everything is done with precision. We love working with the staff!

Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro Park & Outdoor Weddings

Barn Event Center of the Smokies is a venue with adorable country charm. A family run business in Townsend, Tennessee, The Barn is an incredible host for your wedding or event!

Sequoyah Entertainment Sequoyah Entertainment Wedding DJs

Wonderful venue, amazing staff, Highly recommended!

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The Barn Event Center of the Smokies frequently asked questions

The Barn Event Center of the Smokies includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Barn Event Center of the Smokies includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Barn Event Center of the Smokies includes:
  • Limited Bar
The space offered by The Barn Event Center of the Smokies for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
The Barn Event Center of the Smokies offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Barn Event Center of the Smokies offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Barn Event Center of the Smokies offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Barn Event Center of the Smokies offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Barn Event Center of the Smokies is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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