Ijams Nature Center

2915 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville, TN
150 Capacity
$1,000 to $6,500 / Wedding
Centrally located just five minutes from downtown, Ijams is one of Knoxville’s greatest natural treasures, offering beautiful venues – indoors and out – for your next special event. With 12 unique areas, Ijams has something for every party type. Whether you're hosting a small get-together, an outdoor wedding, or a large corporate retreat, the Ijams event staff will help you and your guests create memorable moments surrounded in nature. Ijams uses best practices to ensure every event is eco-friendly, and rental fees support Ijams' mission.

Event Pricing

Elopement Package
25 people max
$50 - $250 per event
4-hour Ceremony-Only Wedding Package
2 - 150 people
$1,000 - $1,500 per event
Micro Wedding
10 - 40 people
$1,000 - $1,250 per event
Multipurpose Room 6 Hour Wedding Package
10 - 100 people
$2,000 per event
Multipurpose Room 8 Hour Wedding Package
10 - 100 people
$2,500 per event
8 Hour Homesite Wedding Package
10 - 150 people
$4,000 - $4,500 per event
10 Hour Homesite Wedding Package
10 - 150 people
$5,000 - $5,500 per event
12 Hour Homesite Wedding Package
150 people max
$6,000 - $6,500 per event
Glass Room
5 - 40 people
$40 - $75 per hour

Availability (Last updated 10/25)

Event Spaces

Multipurpose Room
Multipurpose Room
Banquet Room
100 Capacity
Home Site
Home Site
Outdoor Venue
Home Site Pavilion
Home Site Pavilion
Outdoor Venue
Visitor Center Pavilion
Visitor Center Pavilion
Outdoor Venue
Glass Room
Glass Room
General Event Space

Recommendations

Perfect wedding venue! — An Eventective User from Murfreesboro,Tn
The coordinator is wonderful! Our day was perfect. The tiniest of decor was needed since the nature was decoration enough!
Great Place — An Eventective User from Knoxville, TN
IJAMS Nature Center is a great place to see. They have great hiking trails, and a nice nature center. I've been multiple times, and every time I go, I see something new! They've done a great job preserving the area as much as possible! LOVE IT!

Additional Info

Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Outside Catering Allowed
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 150
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 1