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18 Rehearsal Dinner Locations in Nashville

Are you planning on hosting a rehearsal dinner in Nashville ahead of your wedding day? Rehearsal dinners are an essential component of planning an immersive wedding weekend, allowing you to connect on a deeper level with out-of-town guests, your wedding party, and the immediate members of your family.

If you’re searching for an atmospheric rehearsal dinner space in Nashville, you’ll find 18 diverse locations in the details below. From private venues to restaurants with enveloping experiences and local breweries, I’ve put together a collection of locations befitting a pre-wedding day celebration filled with ambience.

Table of Contents

  1. 5th & Taylor
  2. Amerigo
  3. Barcelona Wine Bar
  4. Butchertown Hall
  5. Butterfly Hollow
  6. Etch
  7. Five Senses
  8. The Harpeth Room
  9. Husk
  10. Kayne Prime
  11. Loveless Café
  12. Maggianos
  13. Martin’s BBQ
  14. Mere Bulles
  15. Miel
  16. Moto
  17. The Palm
  18. Tennessee Brew Works

1. 5th & Taylor

Inspired by ‘Sunday family dinners’, 5th & Taylor serves up hearty, soul-warming dinners in a modern setting known for its industrial charm and larger-than-life stone statue. 

Location | 1411 5th Ave N Nashville, TN 37208

Total Capacity | 30-120 Guests

Style | Industrial, Modern, Restaurant

Family Friendly Nashville Rehearsal Spaces
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2. Amerigo

If pizza, pasta, seafood, and steak are what you’re craving, you’ll find it on the menu at Amerigo. The Italian restaurant offers three spaces for private dining events, allowing you to enjoy a rehearsal dinner in Nashville surrounded by those you cherish most.

Location | 1920 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Total Capacity | 2052 Guests

Style | Restaurant

3. Barcelona Wine Bar

The flavors of the Mediterranean come to life with delectable tapas and a seasonally inspired menu. Barcelona Wine Bar is an open-style setting, evoking connection and conversations during your rehearsal dinner in Nashville.

Location | 1200 Villa Pl, Suite 110, Nashville, TN 37212

Total Capacity | 100 Guests

Style | Restaurant

4. Butchertown Hall

For a taste of something unexpected, Butchertown Hall serves up a little bit of everything. Tacos, steaks, BBQ, and inspired margaritas are all part of the selections, whether you book a standard reservation for up to 18 guests or rent a private space to accommodate a larger guest list at your rehearsal dinner.

Location | 1416 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208

Total Capacity | 18-200 Guests

Style | Restaurant

5. Butterfly Hollow

Part bed & breakfast, part wedding venue, Butterfly Hollow is an experience all its own. Located in the Cumberland Plateau foothills, your guests will enjoy a retreat-like experience at this unique Nashville rehearsal dinner location.

Location | 28 Bussell Rd, Gordonsville, TN 38563

Total Capacity | 30 Guests

Style | Cabin, Farm, Bed & Breakfast

6. Etch

For downtown Nashville rehearsal dinner locations, Etch offers globally-inspired cuisine in a modern urban setting. The restaurant features two distinctive private dining spaces available in 2.5 or 3.5 hour increments.

Location | 303 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37201

Total Capacity | 12-40 Guests

Style | Downtown, Urban, Restaurant

7. Five Senses

The open kitchen at Five Senses focuses on locally sourced produce and regional ingredients that blend southern roots with classical French cooking. Nashville rehearsal dinners at Five Senses can be held in their fully private dining room or adjoining event space.

Location | 1602 West Northfield Blvd. Suite 515

Total Capacity | 32-72 Guests

Style | Industrial-Chic, Restaurant

8. The Harpeth Room

Offered by Loveless Events, the Harpeth Room is a charming and intimate blank slate space that can be transformed with florals and decor for your Nashville rehearsal dinner. Catering is offered exclusively by Loveless Events and includes plated dinner selections or options served family style.

Location | 8400 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221

Total Capacity | 32-60 Guests

Style | Charming, Private Event Venue

9. Husk

Husk prides itself on their culinary experience, where Southern dishes are paired with bold flavors for an unforgettable dining experience. Private events at Husk are held in their historic carriage house, which is independent of the main restaurant.

Location | 37 Rutledge St, Nashville, TN 37210

Total Capacity | 28 Guests

Style | Historic, Southern Charm, Private Event Space

10. Kayne Prime

Kayne Prime is an upscale boutique-style American steakhouse. They offer several spaces for private dining to host your Nashville rehearsal dinner, ranging in size from intimate to grand to accommodate those closest to you in the lead up to your wedding.

Location | 1103 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203

Total Capacity | 14-106 Guests

Style | Upscale, Restaurant with Private Dining

11. Loveless Café

There is no dining experience more synonymous with Nashville than Loveless Cafe. Their quintessential menu is beloved by all and enjoyed most by out-of-town guests. You can dine on their signature biscuits and fried chicken at your rehearsal dinner when you inquire with them about a large party reservation.

Location | 8400 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221

Total Capacity | 9-32 Guests

Style | Southern Diner

12. Maggianos

Classic Italian dishes rich in flavor, the setting at Maggiano’s evokes a memorable family gathering. Their prepared-from-scratch meals can be enjoyed in a private setting, allowing you to indulge in a nostalgic sense of comfort during your rehearsal dinner in Nashville.

Location | 3106 W. End Ave., Nashville, Tennessee, 37203

Total Capacity | 170 Guests

Style | Restaurant, Event Rooms Available

13. Martin’s BBQ

A round-up of Nashville Rehearsal Spaces wouldn’t be complete without a selection of BBQ. Martin’s BBQ is known for its roadhouse-style setting, where they live by the philosophy of ‘whole hog BBQ’. Private dining is offered at each of their 3 TN locations, with spaces varying in size by location.

Location | 410 4th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37201

Total Capacity | 110 Guests

Style | Roadhouse, BBQ, Restaurant

14. Mere Bulles

Originally opening its doors in 1937, Mere Bulles is a TN landmark. If the vision for a rehearsal dinner in Nashville, TN, is Southern hospitality in an elegant setting, Mere Bulles is a distinctive location to bring your pre-wedding dinner to life.

Location | 5201 Maryland Way, Brentwood, TN 37027

Total Capacity | 300 Guests

Style | Historic, Elegant, Manor Restaurant

15. Miel

An elevated barn-style eatery, Miels intricate features add a level of sophistication to your Nashville rehearsal dinner. Dinners booked in their private event space include cocktail service and suggested wine pairings for your custom-tailored menu.

Location | 343 53rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209

Total Capacity | 26 Guests

Style | Modern-Chic, Farm to Table, Restaurant

16. Moto

Hip and sophisticated, dining at Moto is an experience all its own. Menu selections are Haute Italian, with an emphasis on atmosphere and award-winning wine pairings. Moto offers private and semi-private Nashville rehearsal spaces, which are available depending upon your guest count.

Location | 1120 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203

Total Capacity | 50-100 Guests

Style | Industrial-Chic, Sophisticated, Restaurant

17. The Palm – Nashville

This downtown Nashville rehearsal dinner space is just steps away from Music City’s iconic landmarks. The ideally situated eatery offers both private and semi-private dining options for hosting your rehearsal dinner with unforgettable menu options

Location | 140 5th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201

Total Capacity | 16-72 Guests

Style | High End, Steakhouse, Seafood, Restaurant

18. Tennessee Brew Works

A vibe all its own, Tennessee Brew Works is a brewery that offers an energetic atmosphere for a rehearsal dinner in Nashville, TN, filled with character. They offer a full catering menu alongside their craft beer for a dining experience that embodies the spirit of Nashville.

Location | 809 Ewing Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203

Total Capacity | 20 to 250 Guests

Style | Taproom, Patio, Industrial


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