Historic Travellers Rest Plantation provides a state of the art venue for Nashville’s weddings, business meetings and special events. Our Plantation provides facilities for weddings, private parties and special events.

Outdoor events enjoy the intimate formal garden or the spacious feel of events that spread out across the naturally-beautiful historic grounds. While rental events do not take place in the historic house, house tours are always an option and are a nice addition for your guests.

Make your wedding, private event or corporate function part of history too!  Schedule your special event in our Formal Garden, Historic Grounds or the Overton Education Center today!

Historic Travellers Rest offers three rental options for your needs.
Please contact us for availability and pricing.

Package 1. Barn, Garden and Grounds

Historic Travellers Rest's all-inclusive package includes use of the crib Barn (Overton Education Center) and historic Garden and Grounds for up to 12 hours on the day of rental. This option includes chairs and tables for use inside the crib Barn with your choice of round or rectangle tables. The indoor maximum in the Barn for a sit-down dinner with place settings is 125 guests; building maximum if not using place settings is 150 guests (totals must include all staff and renter/renter representatives). Additional guests exceeding the 150 guest limit have to rent a tent to use in our outdoor area for a total maximum of 300 guests.

Package 2. Barn (Overton Education Center)

Fashioned after a 19th century crib barn with ceilings boasting up to 20', our state of the art event center is the perfect venue to stage any special event. This package includes use of the barn, which will include set/up and pickup time, tables and chairs for use in the barn. The indoor maximum in the Barn for a sit-down dinner with place settings is 125 guests; building maximum if not using place settings is 150 guests (totals must include all staff and renter/renter representatives). Additional guests exceeding the 150 guest limit have to rent a tent to use in our outdoor area for a total maximum of 300 guests.

Package 3. Garden and Grounds

Our naturally-beautiful and highly desired Garden and Grounds will be a perfect backdrop for making your own historic event. This package includes use of the grounds for up to 12 hours on the day of rental. set-up and pickup time included. Maximum 150 quests.

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Located amidst the tranquil setting of the Historic Travellers Rest Plantation, this indoor space is the backdrop for fabulous weddings, receptions and special events. Fashioned after a 1830’s crib barn, it was built in 1996 and provides the perfect canvas for creating your ultimate event. With 10' ceilings that soar to 20' in the center clerestory, the Center includes a large Tennessee limestone gas fireplace, beautiful wood beams and access to a full-service kitchen and bathroom facilities. Maximum capacity is 150, often increased to 300 with a tent rental at the entrance doors.


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