Hunter Museum of American Art

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,500 for off-peak dates, and $6,000 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $6,000

Guest capacity

Up to 800 seated guests

About this venue

The Hunter Museum of American Art is not only an incredible fine art museum, but also a top tier Downtown Chattanooga wedding and event venue. The museum sits perched atop a towering bluff face on the Tennessee River, offering 180 degree jaw-dropping views, unique to our venue. Also overlooking the Walnut Street Bridge, our modern facility provides the convenience of being within walking distance to many Chattanooga hotels and attractions. Book your tour today and see for yourself why we are one of the most sought after spaces in the city.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Historic Estates, Mansions
Museums, Galleries
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

10 Bluff View St, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Our event spaces

Grand Foyer Lobby
Auditorium
Paley Terrace
24 Hour Terrace
Riverview Terrace

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Grand Foyer Lobby

Modern and classic with the best views!

The Grand Foyer Lobby is the museum's most utilized space. It boasts beautiful stone floors, 30 foot windows overlooking the Tennessee River, a private river view balcony, and jaw dropping sculptures to complete this modern yet elegant space. The Auditorium (separated by an airwall) can be added to the Lobby for seamless additional space.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 350 Standing

Square footage

2,400

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

- Lighting Dimmers - Can add in-house A/V - 4 Hour Rental Time - HVAC Controlled - Small River Balcony - Sculptural Art - Additional Space if needed - Restrooms - Catering Space

Room cost

$3,750 for 4 Hours

Hunter Museum of American Art packages

Full Facility Rental

0-1000 guests

Peak pricing $8,500

Off-peak pricing $8,500

Description

- 5 Event Spaces (Lobby, Auditorium, Paley Terrace, 24 Hour Terrace, Riverview Terrace) - 4 Hour Rental Time (between 6 PM and 12 AM) - Tables and Chairs for up to 200 guests - 3 Hour Setup - 1.5 Hour Breakdown

Contemporary Wing

0-400 guests

Peak pricing $6,000

Off-peak pricing $6,000

Description

- 4 Event Spaces (Lobby, Auditorium, Paley Terrace and 24 Hour Terrace) - 4 Hour Rental Time (between 6 PM and 12 AM) - Tables and Chairs for up to 200 Guests - 3 Hour Setup - 1.5 Hour Breakdown

Riverview Terrace

0-500 guests

Peak pricing $6,000

Off-peak pricing $6,000

Description

- Riverview Terrace - 4 Hour Rental Time (between 6 PM and 12 AM) - Tables and Chairs for up to 200 Guests - 3 Hour Setup - 1.5 Hour Breakdown ***TENT NOT INCLUDED***

Available services that can be provided by Hunter Museum of American Art

Services & amenities

Bar services
Event rentals
Event staff
Service staff
Set up
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Hunter Museum of American Art menu options

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Florist

Fox and Fern Botanical Styling

Decor

Luma Designs

Chattanooga, TN

Decor

Chattanooga Tent Co

Chattanooga, TN

Caterer

Events With Taste Catering

Chattanooga, TN

March - December

January and February

No. The Hunter Museum is licensed through the TABC board and provides all bar product and bar staff. Exceptions include: (1) donated alcohol for non-profit events with an approve 501(c)3 or (2) clients may bring their own wine. A $60 per case handling fee is applied to every case that enters the building, whether consumed or not. Client may take all remaining wine home with them.

Yes, though limited. The museum is a downtown location, so parking is always limited. Though we do have a small lot that can offer the client about 20 spaces. Additional parking will need to be hired via valet, lot rentals, shuttles, or alternative transportation.

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps and elevators, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.

4 hour event runtime, an additional 3 hours for setup, and 1.5 hours for breakdown.

Booking fees for our facilities, and all payments made including deposits, are non-refundable. If you cancel your event within 90 days of your booked date, we’ll bill you the full amount of all estimated charges. Rebooking (or date transfer) incurs a 20% fee.

Yes. While we are insured, clients are also required to purchase their own night-of liability insurance to protect the building from any damages caused by the event.

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Hunter Museum of American Art

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

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Grand Foyer Lobby

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Auditorium

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Paley Terrace

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24 Hour Terrace

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Riverview Terrace

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Hunter Museum of American Art packages

Full Facility Rental

Contemporary Wing

Riverview Terrace

Available services that can be provided by Hunter Museum of American Art

Services & amenities

Hunter Museum of American Art menu options

Beverage Menu

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