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The Coveted List! Rentable Churches for Your Wedding Ceremony in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, TN

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

A Nashville bride emailed us and asked: "I read the article about churches that allow nonmembers to have their ceremonies there. I was wondering if you know any others in addition to that??? My fiance and I don't have a home church just yet but would still love to get married in a church. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. THANKS!"

Absolutely!  We've gotten great feedback on our list of 7 Locations For Your Nashville Wedding That Don't Require Membership.  There were so many requests for more church options that we've done more research.  It can be quite a hardship looking for a space without any knowledge of membership policies - so we've compiled an even bigger list for couples in search of the perfect place to say "I do."  Take a look!

Source: First Baptist Nashville

8) Nashville First Baptist

Website: FirstBaptistNashville.org
Phone: 615.664.6000
Address: 108 Seventh Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203

Woah – their sanctuary can seat up to 700 people on the lower floor! For non-members, they make themselves available on Friday evenings and their fee is $1,200 with a $100 non-refundable fee. Their chapel seats around 100-125. And let’s not forget the coolness factor – First Baptist Nashville has been a downtown spotlight for over 190 years!

Source: First Baptist Nashville

9) First Church Unity

Website: FirstChurchUnity.org
Phone: 615.333.1323
Address: 5125 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220

Charming – that pretty much sums it up. First Church Unity offers a sanctuary and a barn – which includes a small chapel – to be wed. Their main sanctuary includes a long center aisle and can accommodate up to 350 guests. And they didn’t forget dressing rooms for the bride and groom! When it comes to the reception, their Fellowship Hall can be transformed into the after party and is directly adjacent from the Sanctuary. Don’t forget to ask about catering. With their in-house kitchen, it’s possible! The small chapel (barn) is perfect for a more intimate wedding for around 40 guests. It’s like getting married in Snow White’s modern-day cottage.

Source: First Church Unity Gallery

10) West End Church of Christ

Website: WestEndCoC.org
Phone: 615.383.7450
Address: 3534 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37205

Absolutely beautiful! The location is great, their center aisle is 85 feet long and their lighting is stunning for photos. The auditorium is perfect for a “belle of the ball” wedding. And having been built in 1948, it still has that traditional appeal.

Source: Evan Baines Photography

11) River of Life

Website: TheRiverHome.org
Phone: 615.883.6506
Address: 224 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

The River of Life church is another great choice if you’re looking for a church accepting non-members. They have an option for pre-marriage counseling, a sound engineer and a media engineer. They require their brides to use an event coordinator – but that’s always helpful! And don’t forget about your guest – they can even provide shuttle drivers!

12) Christ Church

Website: ChristChurchNashville.org
Phone: 615.834.6171
Address:  15354 Old Hickory Blvd Nashville, TN 37211

Christ Church fees vary depending on the couple’s needs - but - they start out around $1,000 for the use of the facility, wedding director and sound technician. The church has no problem welcoming visitors and you’ll find greeters at almost every entry of the sanctuary lobby and atrium. Or, stop by the Hospitality Center and grab some fresh baked cookies while some of the members tell you a bit about Christ Church.  And let’s not forget – there’s a center aisle! The church has many spaces that can be used for your wedding ceremony or reception.

Source: Krista Lee Photography

13) Hillsboro United Methodist

Website: HillsboroUMCLeipersFork.org
Phone: 615.595.0155
Address: 5313 Old Highway 96, Franklin, Tennessee 37064

Hillsboro United Methodist celebrated its 100th year anniversary September 2010, and still rings its original bell every Sunday. With its historic roots still intact – the church welcomes non-members and even keeps a collection of crosses on display in the hall that were made and brought by friends or visitors traveling through. The stained glass windows were put in place in the 1990s but its more up-to-date features include a new sound system and lighting fixtures. A complete list of wedding guidelines can be found online.

14) Bellevue Church of Christ

Website: Bellevue.Faithsite.com
Phone: 615.646.9828
Address: 7401 Highway 70 South Nashville, TN 37221

Bellevue Church of Christ was created when Bellevue was still just a dot on the map. And even though it’s still young compared to churches founded in the 1800’s, it’s still a classic choice. Their fee is $1,000, which includes a $200 deposit that you will get back as long as their no damage to the building.

15) Kings Chapel

Website: KingsChapelLife.com
Phone: 615.395.4947
Address: 4980 Meadowbrook Blvd, Arrington, TN 37014

Located out in scenic Arrington, TN, Kings Chapel is a newer venue for your wedding ceremony as well as your reception. You can even make use of the pool area for your wedding needs.

Source: McCoy Made

16) Grassland Heights Baptist Church

Website: GrasslandBaptist.com
Phone: 615.794.5529
Address: 2316 Hillsboro Road Franklin, TN 37069-6220

Grassland Heights has two options – a smaller chapel that seats around 125 guests and large sanctuary that can seat up to 500. And most importantly – both have center aisles! And although the church is younger than a lot of middle TN churches – it’s still a great option when you’re searching for the perfect ceremony spot!

17) St. Andrew Lutheran Church

Website: SaintAndrewChurch.com
Phone: 615.794.1624
Address: 908 Murfreesboro Road Franklin, TN 37064

What’s great about St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church is they assign a wedding coordinator to you and they’ll help you through the entire process – lessening the stress and answering all your questions. And I absolutely cannot forget to mention how beautiful this church is. Take a look at their online wedding guide for loads of important information – including fees, policies and concerns involving the ceremony.

Images courtesy of Matt Andrews

We will be back tomorrow with more ceremony locations that don't require membership in the Donelson, Goodelttsville and Hendersonville areas! In the meantime be sure to check our post that started it all - 7 Locations For Your Nashville Wedding That Don't Require Membership for more information on great non-membership ceremony sites. 

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