Rating this one just for the parking, though I've been to conferences and events in the space…read moreitself which is fine. I just appreciate that the city still has at least 1 downtown adjacent lot they haven't sold out to private companies who gouge the citizens of Nashville and hurt local businesses by forcing customers to pay something like $45 for an hour of parking. While an event, like a Preds game, might spike the price to park here at MCC up to $20, it's typically just $15 to park here for an entire evening or day. You can walk pretty much anywhere in downtown from here if you like. So rather than pay the highway robbery of those other PNC and Metropolis lots (companies who regularly face lawsuits for price gouging and unethical business practices, including a recent Nashville settlement by Metropolis) I always opt for a spot here to walk. Just think, in another world/time/era, this would just be the standard with the city owning lots at reasonable rates and using that money for city improvements rather than private companies charging astronomical fees to line their own pockets.

I needed to be here a couple of days for a conference recently. The location is very central and…read moreclose to the Lower Broadway area, which has become a touristy mess over the years... It's nice that Nashville has more of a touristy attraction to it, but the majority of stuff, places, restaurants, and bars are NOT COUNTRY, they're simply pop to cater to all the silly bridal showers and other parties that come here. That being said, this convention center actually looked great and was laid out nicely with parking close by. It's a decent size, for most medium conferences and conventions.

I went here last March for a showcase held by a record label. The venue itself seemed pretty cool,…read moreit had an upstairs and downstairs area, each with a stage. There was a fixed bar downstairs too, and then a makeshift one upstairs. I gotta say though, for the amount of people there (probably close to 200) it was just too small. I wasn't able to see the downstairs stage the entire time because of the amount of people. Upstairs wasn't as bad, but they had tables set up for you to stand at and those took up a lot of room. I would have definitely enjoyed it more had there been less people.

The Bridge Building is absolutely beautiful. One of my good friends Daughter had her wedding…read morereception here tonight. We shared some adult beverages overseeing the Cumberland River. The views are absolutely stunning and all the scenery in the surrounding areas were spectacular. The reception hall was decorated beautifully and was nearly perfect for the occasion. The hors d'oeuvres just before our meal were fantastic. The buffet had seasoned carrots and green beans, garlic mashed potatoes, chicken, and steak with chimichurri sauce. Overall the food was very delicious and plentiful. The DJ/MC did a fantastic job making announcements and played great music that all could enjoy.

Highly highly highly recommend! They truly are a top tier service who cares. They pay attention to…read moredetail, are organized and great at communicating! The entire staff was incredible, my family could not stop talking about how smooth the night went, how helpful everyone was and how above and beyond they went!

Now that my ears have stopped ringing I'd like to get down to writing a review of this really great…read morevenue and the pre-Valentine event we attended. This well-preserved historic setting is a "gracious host" for such special events. Yet I must say at the outset that an otherwise beautiful evening of skillfully prepared food paired with exceptionally fine wines was tarnished somewhat by the actual venue itself. The stark, undecorated bare brick walls served to act as reverberating amplifiers of the happy, albeit slightly raucous crowd of 64 diners. For me, the din of diners' conversations, punctuated by squeals and cackles of laughter simply stifled any polite conversation save for that with the dinner guest on my immediate right. (I was at the end of a table so there was no one on my immediate left.) And to converse with the normally delightful friend seated across from me, I had to either lean well into the middle of the table or shout, neither option conducive to pleasant communication. The noise was simply, bluntly, brutally unpleasant. But enough of the negative. Awful acoustics aside, dinner was absolutely delightful, de-lovely, delicious. We were invited to sip a bit and mingle a while for an hour before dinner was served. During that time we enjoyed a light, barely effervescent Sofia Sparkling Blanc de Blanc while deftly nibbling on dutifully delicate Honey Lavender Goat Cheese Tartlets topped with Paddlefish Caviar. The caviar added just a hint of flavor and texture to the mini slightly tart tartlets. First Course: Herb Crusted Sea Scallops, fork-tender but slightly over-blackened for my tastes. The accompanying Cauliflower Puree was über creamy and smooth, while the Toasted Pine Nuts, Currants, and Chile Oil provided lovely counterpoints in texture and taste. Noticeably absent was the "Shitake Bacon", but although I searched for it via my palate, it was nowhere to be found on this plate. The accompanying Sofia Chardonnay was (just as the Coppola vintners describe it) delicate, light, only slightly acidic (I personally didn't pick up on this) and a perfect accompaniment. Second Course: Seared Corvina on a bed of lovely, nutty, rust-colored Bhutanese Red Rice. The fish had a crisp sear but, depending on how thick your portion was, the fish came across as cooked too dry to slightly moist. (My dinner guests compared and contrasted their portions of this mild-flavored fish, the moist portions being the better.) Coconut Milk, citrusy-acidic Lime, pungent Ginger, and Cilantro combined to give this dish a nice finish. The paired Director's Cut Savignon Blanc was fine for this course. Third Course: Braised Beef Short Ribs and Morel Mushroom Sauce plus Apple and Fennel Salad proved the least favorite of the night. The beef was wonderfully tender and smoky, but didn't pack the punch the aroma suggested. The Morels - one of my all time favorite fungi - were slightly salty and could have been the main part of this course for my tastes. The crisp fennel and thinly sliced apple salad went well with a rather mysterious Lost Colony Red Blend. Again, this didn't have the body I would suggest for this heavy a course. Fourth Course: Vanilla Mascarpone Cream (yum-yum-yummy) and Almond Granola Tuile (slightly inconsistent because it was more mushy than crisp, perhaps since I was the last person served out of the 64) came with a "meh" Spiced Wine Poached Pear. Least favorite of the courses tonight, this was paired with a rare - usually served only at the winery - Late Harvest Semillion. If you get a chance to attend one of these dinners...grab it! It might not be perfect, but it made for a near perfect Valentine Dinner for us. (Just glad my taste buds aren't connected to my taste buds and thus not adversely affected by the cacophony.)

Beautiful Event Venue!…read more I have a chef crush on the owner Jason McConnell. He has three restaurants in addition to this event house and everything he cooks is fantastically delicious. Tonight the McConnell House hosted Food Truck Fight night. I'm a sucker for gourmet food coming out of a truck. There were several food trucks parked behind the house. The plan was to look at all the truck's menus and then choose carefully. It can be so difficult to choose just one so you may have to try food from several. Each truck has a number that you can text to vote for them. Just in case great food isn't enough for a great time there is also a dj playing party music. The only thing missing was our camping chairs. Since I discovered this event occurs every third Thursday of the month we will return with our chairs next month and plan to stay longer.

Aerial is a gorgeous venue! You have a perfect view of the Batman building from the rooftop. I went…read morehere for a happy hour event sponsored by my job. They served us delicious appetizers, including mini hot chicken bites, cheeseburger sliders, chicken sliders, mini grilled cheese, and these little skewers with mozzarella, basil, and tomato. The bartenders were very friendly and efficient. They didn't have a huge selection, and the drinks were a little high-priced, although comparable to other places downtown. I liked that the bar was accessible from both inside and outside, and both the indoor and outdoor areas were welcoming and comfortable. They had comfortable couches to relax on as well as tables that you could stand at in order to have a conversation. The only complaint I had was that they ran out of food less than halfway through our event. I'm not sure if that was entirely their fault, though; we were a huge group (~200 people) and were very hungry! I would definitely like to come back here again, although I'm not sure when that will be since it is not open to the public and is only reserved for private events. Maybe I'll get lucky and know someone who has their wedding reception there or something!

I feel like Aerial's old reviews are out of date and no longer valid. Therefore: TA-DA! I am here…read moreto update you! Aerial is no longer open to the public. Apparently it used to be open on Sunday's, but that was before my time. It is now a clean lined, beautiful private venue overlooking Broadway. I attended a good friend's wedding reception there this past weekend and was excited to wander my way to the rooftop. Security was great, the bar staff was excellent and I truly enjoyed the view. It was nice to have your own private oasis on Broadway while looking down at the hustle and bustle of the Honky Tonk scene. Since this space is mostly an open-air patio, I was a little nervous about the weather. The glassed-in room with couches was cute though. Although not a huge space, I would definitely recommend Aerial for smaller, more intimate parties.

I'm not quite sure what this space is used for on the daily, but it's great to host an event. Open…read morespacing, bright lights throughout, rooms off the main area for prep and toileting. I attended an event here, which was the perfect size for 200 guests to comfortably fit. If you need an event space, 14TENN is the way to go.

Let's start off by saying that it is a beautiful venue but not worth the headache the staff gave…read moreus. They constantly kept going back on their words and requirements for my event. They make false promises just so you pay them, all they cared about is the penny going into their pockets. If you aren't "white" I would recommend you not hosting your event because they do not know how to show respect to your ethnicity. Once our event was over they sent us a picture of a pole that was already broken before and made us pay a fee. I also asked my coordinator if it was already there from earlier they said it was I also asked others who hosted their event there. I really do not recommend this venue whatsoever.

This location was perfect for our game night. We hosted approximately 50 people with more than…read moreenough room to host more. The space was clean and well put together. They picked up the tables we rented and provided a few additional tables they had in storage to make sure my event had all it needed. The bartender provided by the location was very professional and was very helpful. I would absolutely use this location for any event. The decor is perfect for any classy event, especially holiday parties.

Sound is mediocre, like other venues better. But the bathrooms are ridiculous! Middle of a set and…read moreno less than 20 ladies waiting in line to pee, and it isn't even a sold out show.

Went to Marathon Music Works for the WhiskeyX event in Nashville. The event was very well setup…read morethanks to the venue itself, the vendors and event setup. The venue itself is very large. For the event that night they had a few food truck vendors off their large back patio. You could also see they had a few bars setup built in for events but most of the vendors for WhiskeyX had their own booths setup. Right next door to the Nelson Green Briar Distillery.