Hunter Museum of American Art 10 Bluff View • Chattanooga • Tennessee 37403
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- The museum’s blend of modern and classic architecture is enhanced by its surrounding vistas. A premier spot, the historic mansion’s Grand Foyer has its own terrace and boasts 40-foot windows overlooking the Tennessee River.
- You’ll enjoy sweeping rooftop panoramas and fabulous sunsets. The huge Riverview Terrace has bird’s-eye views of the water and museum property, while the intimate Paley Terrace spotlights the Walnut Street Bridge.
- Make art part of your celebration. Whether it’s cocktails beside a signature sculpture or a private tour through The Galleries, let your guests mingle amidst the traditional and contemporary treasures housed here.
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Prices: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $1,500–20,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
- Space reserved
Contemporary Wing (five spaces)
Lobby $4,000 | Auditorium $1,500 | Combined $4,500–6,500
Paley Terrace $1,500 | 24-Hour Terrace $2,750River Terrace
Base pricing for the River Terrace is $6,000. In April, May, and October a tent rental is required, for an additional $12,000.Full facility rental (River Terrace + Contemporary Wing) is $8,500, excluding a tent. Saturday rentals require rental of the full Contemporary Wing and/or the River Terrace.
All rentals run 4 hours, scheduled between 6pm and midnight. If holding a ceremony on-site, it is recommended that you add an additional hour to your rental.
Additional Info
Staffing and security fees are additional.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 300 | 500 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 500 | 750 |
| Reception | Seated | 300 | 300 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 150. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
BYO
Selecting a non-preferred caterer requires approval and an additional fee of $500.
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, Monday–Wednesday & Friday–Sunday evenings after 6pm, Monday–Friday daytime until 5pm.
Venue Type
Buildings, other structures, and natural settings available at this venue:
- Art Gallery
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Mansion
- Museum
- Non-Profit
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Penthouse / Rooftop
- River
- Unique
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Creek / River
- Panoramic
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