Better Than Business As Usual
Looking for a corporate event location that offers meeting room spaces with AV capabilities and 55-acres of stunning gardens? Cheekwood is the meeting space for you! Throughout the year, we host events for all kinds of companies — big, small, local, and out-of-town. Whether you’re hosting a meeting, work event, trade show, expo, job fair, or another kind of corporate event, our historic estate is the perfect setting to impress your guests.
No fundraising activities other than those exclusively benefitting Cheekwood and approved by leadership are permitted on the estate.
With our hands-on Special Event Manager assisting you every step of the way, planning has never been easier! We also partner with several preferred vendors, so you can seamlessly provide delicious food, drinks, and more. In addition, each dollar put towards your event directly impacts Cheekwood’s growth! If you become a Corporate Friend, you’ll receive discounted or complimentary rental space.
Rental Opportunities
Learn more about some of the indoor and outdoor venues Cheekwood has available for your corporate event.
Campus Buyout
Have all 55 acres of Cheekwood all to yourself! For those clients looking for a large scale package, Cheekwood is available for campus wide private events. This can include access to the gardens, outdoor and indoor exhibits, as well as the Historic Mansion & Museum. This is a great option for a corporate retreat for adults and families alike. Contact a Cheekwood representative for more information and details by using the form below.
Lynne Ford Wisteria Arbor
Up to 75 Guests
Located on the side arbor of the Historic Mansion
*Loggia or Rec Room serves as rain plan
Cocktail reception for up to 75 or Seated dinner for up to 30
Evening rental only
Gallery access/restored rooms may be made available for viewing
*Extra security charges to apply
Lisa & David Manning Meeting Room
Up to 30 Guests
In-house tables and chairs available for use
Flat Screen 65” TV monitors with HDMI hook ups available for presentations
Guest Wi-Fi access
Seats up to 20 with tables / 30 theater style seating
Daytime and evening rental
Beer Garden
Up to 30 Guests
Available during peak seasons
Sunday-Wednesday evenings only
Use of current setup, can include but not limited to picnic tables, lighting, stage with tent covering
50-200 guests
Access to gardens. Mansion access available at an additional cost.
*Depending on Availability
Betty and Jim Stadler Swan Lawn
Up to 400 Guests
This space does require a tent and exterior flooring through Cheekwood’s exclusive vendor, Chattanooga Tent.
Includes the use of the Loggia and Wisteria Arbor
Dinner reception for up to 400 guests
Evening rental only
Gallery access/restored rooms may be made available for viewing
*Extra security charges to apply
Frist Learning Center Great Hall & Terrace
Up to 75 Guests
Includes use of the Great Hall and Terrace
Cocktail reception for up to 75 / Seated dinner for up to 60
Available Sunday – Wednesday
Evening rental only
Tenting available for terrace at an additional cost
Massey Auditorium
Up to 350 Guests
Includes side terraces
*After 5 PM
In-house tables and chairs available
*Subject to availability
In-house projector, screen, mic, and podium available
Guest Wi-Fi access
Seated dinner up to 250, theater style for 350, cocktail reception up to 350
Daytime and evening rental
Mr. & Mrs. Henry W. Hooker Loggia
Up to 75 Guests
Includes access to outdoor patio area
*Subject to availability
Cocktail reception for up to 75 / Seated dinner for up to 50
Evening rental only
Gallery access/restored rooms may be made available for viewing
*Subject to availability
H.G. Hill Room or J.C. Bradford Room
Up to 30 Guests
William F. Andrews, Jr., Cheek Family Recreation Room
Up to 75 Guests
Cocktail reception for up to 75 / Seated dinner for up to 50
Flat Screen 65” TV monitor with HDMI hook ups for presentations
Evening rental only
Gallery access/restored rooms may be made available for viewing
*Extra security charges to apply
Sally and Jim Hunt Courtyard
Up to 400 Guests
Includes use of Terrace, Great Hall, and Courtyard
*Back Frist lawn may be available at an additional cost
Seated dinner for up to 220 / Cocktail reception for up to 350
Evening rental only
Tenting options available
*Additional fees applied for Courtyard and Terrace as rain plan
Request Information
We’re thrilled that you are considering Cheekwood to host your event. Please fill out the following form and a member of our special events staff will contact you within 48 hours during normal business hours.