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    Caetlyn Best

    We cannot thank the entire staff at The Press Room enough! From the moment of the first meeting we knew this was our wedding venue. They made every step of the process so easy and took care of every little detail. They were all so nice and generous the entire time. Definitely recommend them to any newlywed couple looking for their future wedding venue.
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    Absolutely loved our venue

    We absolutely fell in love with the Press Room! The food and drinks were phenomenal, the dj had us on the floor dancing the entire night! All of the staff were so amazing, and they really brought our dream wedding to life! All of our friends and family have said such amazing things about the Press Room, and that it’s the most fun they’ve ever had at a wedding!
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    Dora Sent on 10/03/2022
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    Dream Wedding Venue

    We had wonderful experience planning our wedding with the Spaces in the City team. We loved the "All Inclusive" concept. As a couple planning a wedding from a different city, I truly don't know how our wedding would have been possible without The Press Room. The team worked tirelessly to make our dreams come true and keeping us as stress free as possible. The venue, drinks, food, atmosphere, etc. all felt so elevated, while staying in a reasonable price point. I would recommend this venue to all my friends.
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    Amy S. Sent on 08/06/2022
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    10/10 for Spaces in the City!

    We cannot recommend the Press Room and the Spaces in the City Team strongly enough! From day one, Demi and Hensley were extremely responsive, thorough, and professional. They have an excellent wedding preparation program that walks you through every step efficiently, yet allows you to pay plenty of attention to the small and unique details that make your day as special as possible. Our day-of team included Emma and Carly as the main contacts. They executed every detail from our planning process and handled any situation that arose quickly and in a way that allowed us to fully enjoy the day with each other, our friends, and our families. Our guests could not stop talking about how beautiful the space was, how delicious the food was, and how tasty the specialty cocktails were!
    We had the BEST day and know that everyone on the Spaces in the City Team was a big part of making that happen!
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    Christina Sent on 05/31/2022
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    absolute best venue and service in knoxville

    If you're looking for a wonderful venue for your event, look no further. This is it. I toured so many venues in knoxville and this one far surpassed the rest. the staff goes above and beyond to make your wedding vision come true. I had a big wedding, about 250 guests and the space accommodated it so well. Outside of the physical space, the team here at The Press Room is incredible. Each meeting we had to plan the event was very professional and they said yes to every request I had (which was also unlike every other place we looked at). Demi specifically was the most incredible key to the success of my wedding. It was magical and the team involved in making it happen deserve all the five star reviews possible. You will not be disappointed if you choose to go with The Press Room. They make dreams come true.
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    Best Venue!

    My husband and I would recommend this venue to anyone. They made the wedding planning process so easy, and the vendors they work with are amazing. The space itself is also lovely.
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    Bailey Sent on 02/02/2022
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    Best Wedding Venue!!

    We had the best day with this venue! They catered to every need begininning at 8 AM with coffee and mimosas to the end of the night when we the wedding was over and cleaned everything up. Being so hands off and letting them handle everything allowed us to enjoy the day and be present rather than having to worry about the details. The venue provides all the catering and drinks for the space which was a great addition so we did not have to worry about that. Not to mention, the food and drinks were unreal, we are still getting compliments on the food. I can't say enough positive things enough about this venue and the people that helped us that day, but I think the one thing that really stuck out to my the most was how much they cared about us and literally catered every detail to our need.

    The space was beautiful and clean, bathrooms were stocked all night and the bridal suite was so nice and perfect for a large group to get ready in. They were willing to move things for us and switch things around up until the last second, and were happy to do so.

    Special shoutout to Demi and Hensely who planned the entire thing, Joel who coordinated music and the rehearsal practice and Maggie and all other staff working the day of our event. Our wedding would have never been what it was without you all!!!
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    Excellent venue - Press room beautiful interior, accommodating staff, delicious food, fantadtic drinks & excellent service

    Truly can’t say enough good about this venue! The Pressroom is fantastic! At first it seemed expensive but by comparison they give you much much more than you are paying for!!! And the venue could not offer a more perfectly beautiful backdrop for photographs
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    Katie Sent on 06/04/2020
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    Amazing!!!!

    Avery was amazing during the whole process of planning the wedding! She made sure our day was perfect! The food was delicious! It was so great not having to worry about setting up anything or cleaning up after!
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    Katie Sent on 04/05/2020
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    The Press Room is perfect!

    We absolutely loved every minute of our wedding. The Press Room is a beautiful venue and having everything in house makes it so easy, but what made it perfect was Avery and the rest of her staff. They were so professional and took care of everything for us so that us and our families could just enjoy the day!
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    More Than a Dream Come True

    What an amazing experience! I cannot put in to words the magnitude of my gratitude for Spaces in the City. Avery the coordinator there is an undeniable genius. From the very beginning, Avery made my feel special, welcomed, understood, and celebrated. Spaces in the City worked hosted both our rehearsal dinner (at The Square Room) and the wedding/reception (The Press Room). Both venues are lovely, and both were the perfect atmosphere for each event. I loved how they took care of all the set up and tear down, the food was delicious, and each staff member was incredibly helpful.
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    Breanna Sent on 10/22/2019
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    Exceeded all expectations

    Avery Austin and spaces in the city went above and beyond for our special day. I can not say enough great things about them. I would recommend them to every person looking for a wedding venue or event space!!
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    Incredible

    The Press Room was incredible. All inclusive is the way to go. They took care of EVERYTHING and they really have an eye for decor and the food was delicious. Avery and her team think of everything so you don't have to. She set up the tables exactly how we asked, coordinated with the other vendors and was there throughout the night of the reception to keep things on track. You can tell Avery loves what she does and she's very good at it. The night was perfect and I can't recommend this venue enough.
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    The Perfect Day at The Press Room

    My husband and I celebrated our daughter's wedding recently at The Press Room. It was absolutely amazing. Avery and her staff go above and beyond to accommodate every need we had. They were wonderful. The Bride's room was spacious and comfortable. We opted for the mimosa bar and also had finger sandwiches that were delicious. The reception looked beautiful and there was plenty of room for everyone to dance, eat and mingle. We had three buffet stations and the food was very good. Having a wedding reception at The Press Room makes wedding planning easy. Their packages include food, bar, flowers, linens, music and other options. No need to shop around for vendors. The day went exactly as planned, even better.
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    Dora Sent on 06/22/2019
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    Perfect Venue

    We had our reception at the Press Room and it was absolutely perfect. It is beautiful (the lights!) & in a great location, and the best part for us was how it included almost everything. Although I am from Knoxville originally, neither my husband or I lived there during the wedding planning process so it was so helpful. Everything went smoothly on the day of the wedding and so we could just enjoy ourselves with our family and friends.
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    Bernadette Sent on 06/13/2019
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    Fairytale Wedding

    My husband and I just celebrated our daughter’s wedding at the Pressroom in Knoxville. Avery Austin and Savannah Schultz did an incredible job. Right from the start they were right on top of everything. They offer a few different packages which covers everything you need for a beautiful wedding. The building is gorgeous with its historic architecture and unique lighting. Once it’s decorated with florals and linens, it becomes magical. The appetizers, dinner and adult beverages were amazing. They were so easy to work with and went above and beyond to meet all our needs. All of our guests loved everything and all had a wonderful time. On the day of the wedding, Avery and Savannah stayed on top of every small detail and waited on us as if we were royalty. It was absolutely perfect!
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    The Press Room was everything I wanted and more!

    I held my ceremony and reception at The Press Room on Feb 23, 2019. They manage everything, top to bottom. Between the food, bridal suite, general aesthetic, flexible staff, and everything else in between, I truly have nothing but positive feedback. It was just awesome. I worked most closely with Avery, who was able to manage a rowdy crew seamlessly. I would recommend this venue 100 times over.
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    Danni Sent on 01/21/2019
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    Loved working with this amazing team of professionals

    We hosted a rehearsal dinner at The Square Room and it was the perfect place and size for the number of guests. Our menu of beef short ribs with grits and salmon with wild rice, roasted squash and asparagus, and Greek Salad was superb. Working with their staff was so easy and they were attentive and responsive to all requests. Our event was a great success and easy to just walk right in without any worries. Greatly appreciate the great work by Avery, the fabulous chef and their team.
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    Ellie Sent on 12/06/2018
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    1 stop must use venue

    Everything about this place is fabulous. The staff caters to everything you need and goes out of their way to make your day stress free! Could not have picked a better place.
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    Lou E. Sent on 12/05/2018
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    Best Wedding Venue Ever

    Our baby girl and only girl of five children was married there this November, 2018! Everything was perfect, Avery was SUPERB, and the venue is so gorgeous that there’s not much one has to do to create a gorgeous day!!! FOOD was fantastic! We could not had done anything this beautiful ! The DJ and Floral designs that work with The Press Room went beyond the call of making everything lovely and create the perfect atmosphere!!
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    D. Sent on 03/17/2014
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    The Square Room was an amazing space for my son's wedding rehearsal dinner! The food was fantastic! We had a choice of many different menus, and selected a spanish cuisine to go with our theme. Delicious appetizers, wonderful entrees, yummy desserts, great layout, fabulous service--it was such a relief to not have to worry about any of the details. We had a "show" on the stage--used their grand piano, their mics, their sound system--we had a bar for those who wanted something in the way of wine or beer--the tables were roomy, and there was plenty of space to walk and talk around the huge room--the whole event was perfect! Thank you wait staff, and The Square Room group for making the evening a night to remember!
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    Jean Sent on 11/19/2013
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    Katy Oliver was great to work with, and everything requested was arranged. The wait staff was wonderful, helpful, and even helped me out when I was the last to leave the rehearsal dinner. I especially liked the layout of the food, and ability of guests to access the food early.
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    The Square Room was a great venue for my wedding. Casual and fun. The staff there was amazing and very responsive!
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    Lindsay Sent on 11/19/2013
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    We LOVED having our wedding and reception at The Square Room. The staff was incredible in helping us plan our event. Leading up to the event was stress-free and the day of was incredibly smooth. Our favorite part was having the best caterer in house so we didn't have to worry about where the quality of the food. I'd recommend Cafe4/The Square Room to anyone planning a wedding!
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    Abby Sent on 04/08/2019
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    Great venue!

    The space is beautiful and was completely transformed for my day. The lights are absolutely gorgeous and what initially got me into the space. Everything is included with a stipend that goes for flowers, linens, DJ and then anything extra you wish to have above the stipend is extra. I am so pleased with how everything turned out I couldn’t be happier.
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    Canterra Sent on 08/10/2022
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    July Wedding

    Everything about the wedding was GREAT other than a few items I would warn on:
    1. There is no changing area for the men. They had to change in the bathroom.
    2. The DJ was not the best. Very nice guy, but played explicit music when I asked for all music to be clean.
    3. There are surprise fees that pop up - but when I talked to the team about my issues with this they were very understanding and helpful to fix it. Just be aware of that.
    4. Lastly, you cannot have Pampas Grass or anything messing - wasn't a deal breaker for me, but I was disappointed that I couldn't have the Pampas.

    Overall, I enjoyed the experience and so did the guests. The food and drinks were great, the venue is beautiful, the staff is amazing, and I loved not having to do much planning.
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    Great venue and team

    My (now) husband live in San Francisco but wanted to get married in Knoxville, where we met. The Press Room was the perfect venue for us. The aesthetics of the Press Room were just what we wanted - industrial and modern. The Press Room team went above and beyond, doing zoom meetings with us when we couldn't be there in person, and being flexible when we had to reschedule due to the pandemic. The Press Room team works with the best vendors - our flowers and linens were gorgeous and our DJ was so fun. They were also super helpful in accommodating us when our head count ended up being smaller than expected. We had the best day!
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    Held that night it would be best not to hold an event that morning . It was very stressful for both parties
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    Mixed Experience at The Press Room

    My husband and I had a mixed experience hosting our wedding at The Press Room.


    The positive: The space is beautiful and the all-inclusive packages make, in theory, an easier planning process. We live out of state, and it was very helpful not to have to shop around for various vendors. The food and drinks were excellent, and the bridal suite is a fun space to get ready in. What truly made our experience was the day-of team who were a dream to work with and executed our vision perfectly. Emma and Paula particularly hit it out of the park making sure we had everything we needed throughout the day and running the show with absolute precision. Emma also went completely above and beyond when I forgot my reception dress at the hotel by going to pick it up for me!


    The negative: Working with the Spaces in the City team was often a frustrating experience. We signed the contract for a Grand Beginnings package for our October 2022 wedding in May 2021 and opted to pay in full for what we were told was a 10% discount. Due to mistakes made by a now-former employee, we also received some comps. Somehow this pushed us below our package minimum, which canceled our expected “paid in full” discount and meant we owed thousands more even though we had in theory “paid in full.”

    We strongly encourage those who are considering booking the Press Room to request everything in writing, take meticulous notes during meetings, and pay in installments. The Press Room management should adopt more transparent and standard accounting practices.
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