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Scarritt Bennett Center (Wightman Chapel)

1008 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN
300 Capacity
$2,750 to $3,750 / Wedding
Scarritt Bennett is a historic venue located in the Midtown/Vanderbilt area of Nashville, Tennessee. They offer two chapels as well as an international garden for your ceremony, and multiple reception sites. The gorgeous chapels sit on 10 beautiful acres and are open to all faiths and denominations. Scarritt Bennett offers couples a romantic setting surrounded by gothic stone buildings and gorgeously landscaped grounds. Facilities and Capacity Couples can accommodate up to 300 guests at this venue. The Wightman Chapel was built in 1928 and is on the National Historic Register. It boasts an 80-foot center aisle and gothic architecture. For more intimate affairs, they also offer the Skinner Chapel which can accommodate up to 20 guests. It features stained glass and original artwork. If you prefer an outdoor ceremony, they offer their International Garden/Labyrinth. Couples can accommodate up to 80 guests in this semicircle arrangement. They offer multiple indoor sites for an alcohol-free reception, including the Susie Gray Dining Hall. Services Offered This event venue has been a part of the Greater Nashville wedding industry since 2000. They offer event coordination as well as full catering services to make sure your wedding is everything you dreamt it to be. Their services include: • Bridal suite • Accommodations • Tables • Chairs • Linens • Flatware • Glassware • Setup • Cleanup • Lighting and sound • Outside vendors • Parking Cuisine Couples can choose between a hors d'oeuvres, a buffet, family style, stations or a plated meal. The catering staff is happy to accommodate any dietary needs and preferences. They also offer dessert and festive, non-alcoholic beverages. Sample entrees include: • Wild Rice and Boursin Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast • Pork Chops with Apricot-Apple Chutney • Pesto Penne with Fresh Mozzarella & Pine Nuts • Peppercorn & Garlic Roasted Prime Rib Other Services • In addition to hosting your wedding, Scarritt Bennett is also happy to host your rehearsal dinner. Additional events include: • Elopement • Engagement party • Bridal shower

Scarritt Bennett Center (Wightman Chapel)

1008 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN
300 Capacity
$2,750 to $3,750 / Wedding
Scarritt Bennett is a historic venue located in the Midtown/Vanderbilt area of Nashville, Tennessee. They offer two chapels as well as an international garden for your ceremony, and multiple reception sites. The gorgeous chapels sit on 10 beautiful acres and are open to all faiths and denominations. Scarritt Bennett offers couples a romantic setting surrounded by gothic stone buildings and gorgeously landscaped grounds. Facilities and Capacity Couples can accommodate up to 300 guests at this venue. The Wightman Chapel was built in 1928 and is on the National Historic Register. It boasts an 80-foot center aisle and gothic architecture. For more intimate affairs, they also offer the Skinner Chapel which can accommodate up to 20 guests. It features stained glass and original artwork. If you prefer an outdoor ceremony, they offer their International Garden/Labyrinth. Couples can accommodate up to 80 guests in this semicircle arrangement. They offer multiple indoor sites for an alcohol-free reception, including the Susie Gray Dining Hall. Services Offered This event venue has been a part of the Greater Nashville wedding industry since 2000. They offer event coordination as well as full catering services to make sure your wedding is everything you dreamt it to be. Their services include: • Bridal suite • Accommodations • Tables • Chairs • Linens • Flatware • Glassware • Setup • Cleanup • Lighting and sound • Outside vendors • Parking Cuisine Couples can choose between a hors d'oeuvres, a buffet, family style, stations or a plated meal. The catering staff is happy to accommodate any dietary needs and preferences. They also offer dessert and festive, non-alcoholic beverages. Sample entrees include: • Wild Rice and Boursin Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast • Pork Chops with Apricot-Apple Chutney • Pesto Penne with Fresh Mozzarella & Pine Nuts • Peppercorn & Garlic Roasted Prime Rib Other Services • In addition to hosting your wedding, Scarritt Bennett is also happy to host your rehearsal dinner. Additional events include: • Elopement • Engagement party • Bridal shower

Event Pricing

Wedding Pricing
$2,750 - $3,750 per event

People Often Ask

Yes, we offer historic, dormitory-style guest rooms on campus, providing convenient and affordable lodging options for your wedding party and out-of-town guests.
Yes, ceremony bookings include a scheduled one-hour rehearsal, typically held the day before the wedding.
Yes, we provide separate private dressing areas for the wedding party to prepare and relax before the ceremony begins.
You are welcome to hire your own florists, coordinators, and photographers. For receptions, we require the use of caterers from our approved vendor list to ensure seamless service.
To preserve our historic architecture, decorations cannot be attached to pews or walls using tape, nails, or tacks. Glitter, confetti, and open-flame candles are prohibited, with the exception of a ceremonial unity candle.
Yes, complimentary parking is available in our designated campus lots on a first-come, first-served basis, along with nearby street parking.
Yes, the historic Wightman Chapel is equipped with modern heating and air conditioning systems to ensure guest comfort in all seasons.
The chapel features incredible natural acoustics and a historic organ. We can coordinate the use of the organ and connect you with approved musicians who are familiar with our unique space.

Recommendations

Great Wedding and Reception Venue — An Eventective User
This venue exceeded what we expected- the wedding was in the Wightman Chapel. The musicians playing orchestrated music while awaiting the processional, added an elegant touch to the ceremony, and with the reception in the adjoining Susie Gray Dining Hall - it made everything so convenient and seamless- the staff was great and very accommodating- and the food was delicious. We would highly recommend this venue. (The Newlyweds) Shaniya & Malik Phipps

Additional Info

Venue Types
Amenities
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Outdoor Function Area
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 300