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Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,418 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Knoxville, Tennessee
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry.
Plan your tour
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 865-862-8717
- Website knoxgarden.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
The setting
“The Knoxville Botanical Garden is truly a hidden gem in my town.”
“You can rent out the main conservatory and grounds for your big day.”
Amenities couples mention
“You can rent out the main conservatory and grounds for your big day.”
“Stayed for sunset and it was an incredible view.”
“Some paths might be wheelchair accessible but most appeared to be gravel or dirt paths.”
What couples say again and again
“We thought since it was the weekend and a gorgeous fall day that the gardens would be mobbed, well were we shocked when there was only a handful of cars in the parking lot!”
From the reviews
The Knoxville Botanical Garden is truly a hidden gem in my town. While not as expansive as some gardens l've visited back at home, it has a wonderfully intimate feel to it. You wouldn't need more than hour or so, to see all of it.
Getting married at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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