Nashville’s Most Historic Wedding Venue

Host your Wedding & Reception at Nashville’s Iconic Place for Special Events

The Parthenon is an iconic feature of music city and a must-see attraction for all Nashville visitors. With room for up to 225 seated guests or 500 for a mix and mingle event, the building is an elegant space to host your special day.

What makes the Parthenon Nashville’s best wedding venue?

  • ONE-OF-A-KIND: A historic, renowned, memorable location that has no match in the world (fully restored, that is!)

  • THE VIEWS: Our grand architecture, iconic statue, and a beautiful Centennial Park setting offer remarkable indoor and outdoor photo & video opportunities 

  • EASY ACCESSIBILITY: Located near downtown Nashville, but away from the congestion, the Parthenon also offers ample, FREE parking

  • GRANDEUR + INTIMACY: Set in the 132-acre Centennial Park with majestic columns, high ceiling, and a 42 ft. tall Athena statue, the Parthenon hosts an intimate 225 seated guests or 500 for a mix and mingle arrangement

  • MUSEUM ART ACCESS: Your guests can enjoy exclusive access to the art galleries, Naos, and Treasury areas

  • SUPPORT A GOOD CAUSE: Rental proceeds go back to sustaining the Parthenon and the Park by benefitting the nonprofit Centennial Park Conservancy

The Parthenon houses a museum with rotating contemporary exhibits as well as a permanent collection. The Naos boasts a stunning 42 ft. golden statue of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war, and the Treasury features casts of the original Parthenon. The Parthenon is available for private reservations after public museum hours.

For booking and pricing please contact:
Alex Gilbertson
events@conservancyonline.com
615.455.0049

Virtual Tour

To easily jump between the Nashville Parthenon’s two levels, click the third icon in the 3D tour to select your floor.

Floor 2 - Level 2 reconstruction

Floor 1 -Level 1 art galleries

Wedding Event Information

Capacity:

Indoor theater-style seated: 200

Indoor seated dinner: 225

Outdoor plaza: 300

Standing, Mix & Mingle Reception: 500

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