Scarritt Bennett Center
Wedding venue in Nashville, Tennessee
About Scarritt Bennett Center
Scarritt Bennett Center is a historic wedding venue on a 10-acre Nashville campus near Music Row and Vanderbilt University. Couples can hold ceremonies in Wightman Chapel, Skinner Chapel, or the outdoor Labyrinth Garden. Wightman Chapel seats 300 and has an 80-foot aisle; Skinner Chapel is designed as a 20-person ceremony space. The Labyrinth Garden can be arranged for an open or tented reception, and getting-ready space is available for Wightman Chapel and Labyrinth Garden weddings. Reception choices include Susie Gray Dining Hall, its tented patio or the Great Lawn, Laskey Great Hall, and Bennett Hall social rooms. Listed reception capacities range from 35 seated to 300 standing, depending on the space and configuration. On-site catering is available for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and brunches, with plated meals, buffets, or passed hors d’oeuvres. Formal catering in indoor spaces includes linens and serveware. The venue is alcohol-free and tobacco-free. The campus offers lodging in historic residence halls, apartments, and private houses. The residence hall suites have two sleeping rooms joined by a full bathroom and include a TV with streaming, a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. The Johnson Robinson House and Campbell Sohl House each sleep up to 10 guests. The campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The facts
- Guests
- 20–300 guests
- Price
- $1,000–$3,500
- Pricing note
- The reception page lists rentals from $1,000 to $3,500, plus food and beverage minimums of $1,000 or $2,000 depending on space. A 2023 reception guide gives differing rates and capacity configurations, including lower listed rentals for some rooms. Outdoor receptions require all rentals and a full planner; the venue does not supply the tent. Confirm current rates and terms with the venue. Wedding ceremony package prices are not stated.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Scarritt Bennett Center
- Website: scarrittbennett.org
- Phone: (615) 340-7500
- Address: 1027 18th Avenue South
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