A Place for One-of-a-Kind Gatherings

Our 12 private event spaces are perfectly suited for social events, corporate meetings and team retreats. Your group can recline on conditioned leather sofas, swill cocktails and indulge in bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp. How’s that for a splendid good time?

Come Together in Style

From intimate gatherings to lavish 400-person affairs, our event spaces are designed to impress no matter the occasion.

Venues: 12
Banquet Space: 17,000ft²
Largest Capacity: 1,090

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Choice Spaces

Ballroom

Silver Ballroom

A show-stopping ballroom accommodating up to 400 people, the Silver Room’s stunning baroque detail and floor-to-ceiling mirrors make it easy to envision gents in black ties and ladies in ball gowns swirling on the polished floor.

Space: 3,811ft²
Capacity: 400

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Gold Room

This gleaming space is all about old-time glamour, with vintage-inspired furnishings, twirling light fixtures overhead and, of course, festive gold touches throughout. At 827 square feet, it’s an ideal spot for an intimate affair.

Space: 872ft²
Capacity: 70

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Chestnut Room

Brimming with details of a bygone era—beaded chandeliers, crown molding and a cozy fireplace in the center of it all, our Chestnut Room hosts up to 60 guests. It’s ideal for smaller functions and cocktail parties.

Space: 1,388ft²
Capacity: 60

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Centennial

Centennial Room

History, high style and Chattanooga charm abound in this refurbished event space. The room is also equipped with a stage and backdrop curtains, for those looking to captivate a crowd.

Space: 3,256ft²
Capacity: 250

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Capacities

Floor Plans & Capacity Charts

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Capacities
*Indicates room with columns
Name	Square Feet	Size	Height	Banquet	Theatre	Reception	Classroom	Conference	U-Shape	Hollow Square
Green Room*	2,176	64′ x 35′	11′	120	160	160	120	100		50
Chestnut Room*	1,298	32′ x 41′	11′	60	70	75	40	34	34	34

Capacities
* Indicates room with columns
Name	Square Feet	Size	Height	Banquet	Theatre	Reception	Classroom	Conference	U-Shape Single	U-Shape Double	Hollow Square
Silver Ballroom	3,638	34’ x 107’	20′	270	400	300	234
Centennial Room	2,950	59’ x 50’	8′	200	285	200	120	72	57	90
Centennial Pre-function	858	29′ x 30′	7′	Pre-function area for Food & Beverage Staging
Centennial Terrace	1,600	40′ x 40′		Outdoor Event Space
Crutchfield*	922	31′ x 30′	8′	40	70	50	29	34	27
Gold	783	29′ x 27′	9′	40	70	50	48	30	33		42
West	403	13′ x 31′	9′	24	35	30	15	20	20
East	265	15′ x 31′	9′	24	35	30	15	20	20
McAdoo Board Room	360	14′ x 27′	8′	Conference Room Seats 12
Sun Room	585	13′ x 45′	11′	Pre-function area for Food & Beverage Staging
Silver Ballroom Foyer	736	46′ x 16′	10′	Pre-function area for Food & Beverage Staging

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Fun & Festive Food

Wow the crowd with a menu that’s perfectly tailored to your event—whether you need hot breakfast for the bunch or passed hors d’oeuvres for a cocktail hour.

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