1189
Wedding venue in Calhoun, Tennessee
About 1189
1189 is an open-air riverfront wedding venue in Calhoun, Tennessee, set above the Hiwassee River. Its grounds include an eleven-acre meadow, a covered River Deck overlooking the river, and the River House, whose sunroom Bridal Suite has floor-to-ceiling windows and an en suite bath. The Meadow offers a seasonal natural setting for ceremonies and celebrations, and the grounds can be used for weddings, receptions, and wedding photography. Day rentals include use of the venue grounds, dressing quarters, catering kitchen and bar, reception tables and chairs for up to 150 guests, a ceremony rehearsal, and an open house for ceremony and reception mock-ups. The kitchen has a double commercial refrigerator, warming oven, commercial ice maker, triple sink, and two prep tables. Overnight stays at the River House are not offered; it is available for day use. Event liability insurance is required, and payment installments can be scheduled after the required deposit is made to save the date.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 150 guests
- Price
- $2,500–$5,000
- Pricing note
- One-day rental: $2,500; two-day rental: $3,000; three-day rental: $5,000, Sunday through Saturday. Hourly rentals start at $200/hour on Sundays and weekdays when available; hourly rates are not available for weddings and receptions. Event liability insurance is required. The venue states it is available in the October–April off-season; river levels vary and may be low then.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach 1189
- Website: the1189.com
- Phone: (423) 805-8752
- Address: 1189 County Road 20
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