Southern Events
Wedding venue in Athens, Tennessee
About Southern Events
Southern Events is an indoor private event venue in historic downtown Athens, a few blocks from the town square. Its open-concept main banquet room can host receptions and other gatherings for up to 100 guests. The venue provides tables and chairs, a kitchenette, two accessible bathrooms, and a small staff office. Couples can arrange their own event and catering; approved caterers may use the kitchenette for final food preparation and plating. Wedding-specific micro-wedding and elopement packages are described as forthcoming, while the venue currently lists wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners among its event uses.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 100 guests
- Pricing note
- Venue rental is priced hourly: Monday–Thursday, $50/hour from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and $75/hour from 4–9 p.m.; Friday–Sunday, $100/hour from 10 a.m.–10 p.m., with a three-hour minimum. Wedding deposit: $250, of which $50 is non-refundable. Rates and terms are stated on the pricing page; confirm current details when booking.
- Setting
- Indoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Southern Events
- Website: thesouthernevents.com
- Phone: (423) 507-3020
- Address: 298 West Madison Avenue
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