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If you're in the midst of planning your big day, one of the first (and biggest) decisions you’ll make is choosing your venue. As a Tennessee wedding photographer, I’ve had the opportunity to document weddings at some truly beautiful venues throughout the state—and I’m sharing a few of my favorites here.
Whether you're drawn to a rustic tree farm, a historic Knoxville mansion, or a vineyard tucked in the mountains, these are all locations I’ve personally photographed weddings at, so you can get real insight from a photographer’s perspective.
Bonus: If your venue isn’t listed yet and you book me, I’ll waive your travel fee as long as it’s within Tennessee or a reasonable drive from Knoxville. I love exploring new venues with my couples and creating something truly unique together.
🏛️ The Bleak House –
📍 3148 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
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The Bleak House is one of Knoxville’s most beloved and historic wedding venues. Built in the 1850s and rich with Civil War history, the house features beautiful architecture, antique interiors, and romantic gardens with river views and water features.
A wedding day here typically includes getting ready in the bridal suite upstairs, portraits in the gardens, and a ceremony surrounded by historic stone walls. The setting feels timeless, elegant, and ideal for couples looking for Southern charm.
The Atrium – Harriman, TN
📍 311 N Roane St, Harriman, TN 37748
The Atrium in Harriman is unlike any other venue I’ve photographed. The building itself has so much character; there’s even a tree growing right up through part of the structure, and sections of the ceiling are open to the sky. It gives the space a raw, organic feel that blends history, nature, and architecture all in one.
For couples, this means you get a backdrop that is already unique, before you add in any florals or decor. From a photography perspective, the natural light pouring in through the open ceiling can create really dramatic and beautiful images. It’s the kind of venue that encourages creativity and allows your wedding photos to feel one-of-a-kind.
If you’re planning your wedding at The Atrium or are considering it, I’d love to help capture the way this space reflects your story.
Harper’s Vineyard –
📍 338 Webb Rd, Townsend, TN 37882
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Harper’s Vineyard is located in Townsend, one of the gateways to the Smoky Mountains, and offers a scenic, peaceful atmosphere perfect for smaller weddings. If you’re envisioning an intimate event with rustic elegance, mountain views, and rows of grapevines behind your ceremony—this might be your dream venue.
The venue includes a charming reception barn, open spaces for portraits, and plenty of golden-hour light in the evening. Because of its location, Harper’s Vineyard gives you that tranquil escape-from-the-world feeling while still being accessible from Knoxville and Maryville. It’s a great option for couples who want the feel of a destination wedding without leaving East Tennessee.
The Ivey House –
📍 1726 Burnett Station Rd, Seymour, TN 37865
The Ivey House blends modern farmhouse aesthetics with classic Tennessee hospitality. Located just 25 minutes from Knoxville, it offers both convenience and charm. The venue includes a beautiful white farmhouse, a spacious open-air pavilion with string lighting, and mountain views that provide a gorgeous natural backdrop.
One of its standout features is the ability to host both ceremony and reception on-site with seamless transitions between locations. It also includes a bridal suite, groom’s quarters, and plenty of room for guests to mingle and enjoy. The Ivey House is perfect for couples looking for a relaxed-yet-elegant space that feels personal and welcoming.
Knobby Hill Farm
268 W High Knob Rd, LaFollette, TN 37766
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Knobby Hill Farm is one of the newest venues I’ve photographed at, and it’s such a peaceful setting tucked away in LaFollette, TN, just north of Knoxville. It has the perfect mix of rustic farm charm and wide-open spaces, which made it such a fun backdrop for the couple I worked with. The barn reception space is both practical and welcoming, and I loved how close everything was. The ceremony, reception, and getting ready spaces are all within easy reach, which makes the flow of the day smooth for both couples and photographers.
Since I just photographed here for the first time, I’ll be sharing more images in a few months once the couple has had time to enjoy them. But from my first experience, I can already see why couples fall in love with Knobby Hill Farm. If you’re planning a wedding here, I’d love to be your photographer and capture all the little details and big moments that make this venue shine.
🌼 Wildflower Farm – Greeneville, TN
📍 1770 Culbertson Rd, Greeneville, TN 37743
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Wildflower Farm lives up to its name with open fields, blooming flowers, and a peaceful country setting. Tucked away in Greeneville, TN, it offers scenic countryside charm and a beautifully laid-back environment for weddings.
The reception is held inside a glass greenhouse filled with natural light—perfect for couples who want a unique and airy atmosphere for their celebration. The venue also offers multiple options for outdoor ceremonies, allowing you to tailor your day to your vision.
Couples have the option to stay overnight, with separate cottages available for both the bride and groom. I had the opportunity to second shoot here for the talented Kirsten Lashae of Liminal Bloom Photography, and it was a joy to document this warm and inviting location. From golden hour portraits in the field to quiet morning moments in the cottages, Wildflower Farm is the kind of place where wedding memories are made to last.
🎄 Emma B’s Tree Farm
📍 Blountville, TN – Sullivan County
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Emma B’s Tree Farm is nestled in the quiet hills of Sullivan County, making it a great location for couples looking for something peaceful and personal. The farm’s natural setting is full of seasonal charm, especially in late fall and winter. While it’s primarily a Christmas tree farm, it’s also a hidden gem for intimate weddings, small elopements, or styled elopement-inspired events.
There’s a private bridal suite on-site, and just outside of it is one of the most naturally photogenic spots—perfect for capturing detail shots like rings, shoes, and flat lays with character. The grounds offer open space, a rustic natural backdrop, and quiet beautythat's perfect for couples who want their celebration to feel like home.
🌊 Hiwassee River Weddings
📍 839 Moss Rd, Delano, TN
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If you’re dreaming of a wedding right on the water, Hiwassee River Weddings needs to be on your radar. It’s about an hour and 20 minutes from Knoxville, and the drive in is so peaceful and scenic (just know the road is mostly one lane, so it can get a little tight if another car comes through).
You get two ceremony options: right along the river, or tucked into the trees with overhead lighting or hanging florals. From a photographer’s perspective, golden hour by the river is a must, and the tree tunnel on the property is perfect for moody groom and groomsmen photos. The indoor reception space has a rustic, clean wooden feel and works best for smaller weddings, and there’s an outdoor area that’s great for cocktail hour.
🌷 UT Gardens
📍 Knoxville, TN
Read my full UT Gardens elopement guide »
The UT Gardens is one of my favorite hidden gems for a Knoxville elopement. I recently photographed a spontaneous elopement here, and it was the perfect example of how simple can still be incredibly meaningful. We finished everything in about 30 minutes, but if you want vows or a slower, more relaxed feel, I recommend booking a full hour.
Within a short walk, you get tree-lined pathways with soft, filtered light, blooming gardens, water features, and tucked-away corners that feel private. The tree coverage makes the lighting really forgiving, and it’s stunning in spring when everything is in bloom and in early fall as the colors start to shift.
🦆 Pondside Love Nest
📍 Sevierville, TN
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Tucked away in the hills of Sevierville, Pondside Love Nest is a private, Airbnb-style venue with a pond, a dock, a barn, a small cabin, and plenty of open land. It’s perfect for couples who want a nature-forward, DIY wedding day that feels completely their own. Nancy and Chase’s wedding here was built by the people who love them most, and it was simple in the best way.
The bridal suite is bright and full of natural light, a dream for detail shots and getting-ready moments, while the groom’s suite is in the basement and much darker. The biggest thing to know: the property is steep and hilly, so it isn’t accessibility-friendly. If you have guests with mobility concerns, plan for that ahead of time.
🐴 The Barn Event Center of the Smokies
📍 Townsend, TN
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The Barn Event Center of the Smokies is a really solid barn wedding venue in Townsend with beautiful mountain views. The outdoor ceremony site sits lower on the property, surrounded by trees for shade with the Smokies in the background, and the wedding party rides a shuttle down to it. It rained most of the day at the wedding I photographed, but it stopped just before the ceremony and the couple still got married outside.
The reception barn is rustic with a little elegance mixed in, and there are portrait spots everywhere: open fields, ponds, gardens, large trees, a carriage, and the barn itself. One thing to know ahead of time: the bridal suite is spacious, but the groom’s getting-ready space is much more limited.
🏔️ Cielito Lindo Cabin
📍 3309 Lonesome Pine Way, Sevierville, TN
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If you love the idea of a Smoky Mountain elopement but still want your people there, a cabin wedding like this one is such a great middle ground. I photographed a June wedding here with about 30 guests, complete with a mountain ceremony, dinner, cake cutting, and dancing. I could see it working beautifully for around 30–60 guests, though not everyone would be able to stay on the property.
The biggest selling point is the view. It’s wide open across the valleys and hills, so the mountains really do the decorating for you. The deck is one of my favorite photo spots, especially later in the day as the sun starts to go down.
🧚 Ancient Lore Village
📍 Knoxville, TN
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If you’ve ever dreamed of a wedding that feels like stepping into another world, Ancient Lore Village is it. I second shot a wedding here in September, and my first thought when I arrived was, “Oh my gosh, I’m now in a fairy tale.” The Shire-inspired houses, wooded paths, gardens, and little details everywhere make it feel like a fantasy world without ever leaving East Tennessee.
It’s perfect for couples who love the outdoors, fantasy, romance, or anything that feels a little less traditional. The Shire houses make incredible storybook portrait backdrops, and there’s a stunning waterfall close to the reception area. There are a few stairs to get there, but it’s so worth it.
🌿 Pearl of the Valley
📍 Sevierville, TN
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Pearl of the Valley sits on about 125 acres of valley land in Sevierville, with mountains all around and a creek running right through the property. You cross a little bridge on the way in, and the whole valley opens up in front of you. It’s a space-only outdoor venue, so you bring in your own caterer and vendors, and it has on-site lodging for both the guys and the girls, a huge kitchen, and even a kids’ playground.
My favorite photo spots are the creek, the bridge, and a beautiful willow tree, and the balconies are perfect for a first look. My couple had theirs up on the balcony while I captured it from below with a telephoto lens. My biggest tip: it gets hot in the summer and there aren’t many air-conditioned spaces, so I’d book fall or spring, and plan on renting a tent as your rain backup.
Haven’t Picked Your Venue Yet?
If you don’t see your venue on this list—no problem! I’d love to photograph your wedding wherever it takes place. If I haven’t shot at your venue before, your travel fee is waived as long as it’s within Tennessee.
📍 I’m based in Knoxville, but I travel throughout East and Middle Tennessee.
📩 Let’s connect here and talk through your wedding date, your venue ideas, and what you’re dreaming up for your big day.
Want to Chat More About These Venues or Your Wedding?
If you’re curious about any of the venues I’ve shared above or want more personal insight into what a wedding day looks like at each location, I’m happy to chat!
And if you’ve already fallen in love with my photography style and think I might be the right fit for your wedding day—I’d be so honored to be part of it. I’m always here to answer questions, talk through ideas, or just get to know what matters most to you.
🎄 Emma B’s Tree Farm
📍 Blountville, TN – Sullivan County
Discover more about Emma B’s Tree Farm
Emma B’s Tree Farm is nestled in the quiet hills of Sullivan County, making it a great location for couples looking for something peaceful and personal. The farm’s natural setting is full of seasonal charm, especially in late fall and winter. While it’s primarily a Christmas tree farm, it’s also a hidden gem for intimate weddings, small elopements, or styled elopement-inspired events.
There’s a private bridal suite on-site, and just outside of it is one of the most naturally photogenic spots—perfect for capturing detail shots like rings, shoes, and flat lays with character. The grounds offer open space, a rustic natural backdrop, and quiet beautythat's perfect for couples who want their celebration to feel like home.
