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The Lily Barn

4.5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Townsend, Tennessee

Weddings On-site lodging Climate-controlled

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  • Capacity hosts up to 138 guests, per the venue's own info — couples mention 70–70-guest events in reviews
  • Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
  • Climate a climate-controlled indoor space — comfortable for a July reception or a crisp autumn ceremony
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 865-448-9895
  • Website lilybarn.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 pm–12 am
Friday 12 am–5 pm, 9 pm–12 am
Saturday 12 am–5 pm
Sunday 9 am–4 pm

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of The Lily Barn in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌾 Wildflower Meadow

“The ceremony in the meadow was great, the gardens are unique and the Lily barn makes for a great location for a cocktail hour.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of The Lily Barn — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

⛩️ Gazebo or Pergola

“The gazebo made a perfect backdrop to our ceremony and the grounds provided ample locations for pictures.”

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Fountain / Water Feature

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging 2 mentions

“She is a great photographer and the honeymoon cabin was fabulous.”

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🏛️ Covered Pavilion

“The gardens were beautiful and the pavilion was perfect for the reception.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 11 mentions

“Property: the property is beautiful and perfect for anyone wanting a garden or outdoor wedding.”

From the reviews

Really great venue if you are considering it . . . everyone was very nice and accommodating for the double wedding I shot there a couple of years ago:)

★★★★★ — Photographfee, Jan 2017

We had our daughter's wedding at The Lily Barn this past weekend. We could not have asked for a better experience here. The gardens were beautiful and the pavilion was perfect for the reception. Janice and her team were incredibly hard workers getting ready for the big day and on the day as well.

★★★★★ — Shanna, May 2024

Property: the property is beautiful and perfect for anyone wanting a garden or outdoor wedding. The gazebo made a perfect backdrop to our ceremony and the grounds provided ample locations for pictures. The barn we used to get ready in was full of amenities. The grooms cabin seemed small but I heard no complaints.

★★★★★ — Caitlin, Sep 2025

We went to a wedding here in early October. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception were all done here. The ceremony in the meadow was great, the gardens are unique and the Lily barn makes for a great location for a cocktail hour. The reception hall was comfortable for around 70 guests seated.

★★★★★ — Matt, Oct 2025

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Getting married at The Lily Barn

The Lily Barn 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.

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Corporate events & private parties at The Lily Barn

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Lily Barn — 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.

Where to find The Lily Barn

1116 Carrs Creek Rd, Townsend, TN37882

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