Beautiful venue. Super helpful in making sure we had all we needed and Kat was a dream to work…read morewith in the set up, etc. This space was perfect for our event.

From the owner: If you have been searching for the perfect venue for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner,…read moreparty, or fundraising event - look no further! The Peyton is the perfect space for your occasion, and it is located within the same building as our sister venue, Stratton Hall. - 6,000 square feet with an industrial chic look and feel - Original warehouse space with unique lighting and large glass, roll-up doors - Outdoor patio with a view of the beautiful Lookout Mountain - Custom-made farm tables and benches to comfortably seat up to 96 guests - 10 additional large tables with wooden, cross-back chairs - Indoor and outdoor conversation areas with sofas and tables, and a beautiful wooden bar - Sound system and projector

This place is nice to have a birthday party, brunch, or baby shower. It's very spacious but they…read moreneed to have round and square tables. Some of the tables are worn out and have fallen down before so that's an issue. The owner also need to replace those curtains they are FILTY!!! She need to get rid of those dead plants as well. Or get darker curtains so you and your guest can't see them while celebrating whatever event you are having.

From the owner: The Om Room is a spacious,sunny open space suitable for events for up to 100 people.read more

Absolutely Unforgettable - The Hiwassee River Rail Adventure is Pure Magic!…read more I hadn't been on a real train in years, so when I spotted an Instagram video of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Hiwassee River excursion, I knew it was the perfect way to celebrate my mom's birthday. We made the 3-hour drive from home, and let me tell you - it was 100% worth every mile! We timed our trip for a Friday in mid-November, after hearing the fall colors were peaking a bit late this year. With just enough leaves fallen, the views of the majestic Hiwassee River opened up dramatically through the trees. Riding midday was key: the sunlight danced across the water, creating that breathtaking "jewel effect" John Muir raved about over 150 years ago when he walked these very banks: "My path all to-day led me along the leafy banks of the Hiwassee, a most impressive mountain river... Such a river is the Hiwassee, with its surface broken to a thousand sparkling gems, and its forest walls vine-draped and flowery as Eden." He wasn't exaggerating - the river truly sparkled like a thousand gems under the autumn sun, framed by the rugged gorge and Cherokee National Forest. It felt like stepping into a living postcard (or Eden itself!). This was the very last Hiwassee Loop trip of the season, and tickets were down to the final four when I booked - we ended up in coach class, but it was perfectly comfortable. The roughly 4-hour round-trip journey (50 miles through the stunning lower Hiwassee Gorge) flew by. We wandered freely between cars, snapped incredible photos and videos from the open-air vestibules (fresh mountain air + epic vistas = perfection), and soaked in the engineering marvel of the historic Hiwassee Loop where the tracks spiral over themselves. The staff were fantastic - friendly, hilarious, and full of fascinating stories about the railroad's history, the local area, and the wildlife along the route. This isn't just a train ride; it's a one-of-a-kind adventure that blends nostalgia, nature, and pure joy. If you're debating it... book it now! You won't regret experiencing one of the most scenic rail journeys in the Southeast. Highly recommend for families, nature lovers, history buffs, or anyone needing a memorable escape. We'll be back!

We booked the one hour train ride with dinner at the depot and that part was on me. I assumed…read moredinner would be served on the train, but we were actually seated upstairs in the depot. It is a very old, nostalgic building, but once we saw the setup I started to worry about the food and unfortunately that instinct was right. The salad was honestly the best part and tasted like a bagged mix. The hors d'oeuvres were hummus, goat cheese, and tomatoes. Just okay, and I normally love goat cheese. We preordered herb chicken with potatoes and asparagus, and salmon with potatoes. The salmon looked pretty but tasted awful and was overcooked. Whatever it was sitting on underneath was not edible. My honey's chicken came out undercooked and bloody. When he sent it back, the waiter, who I truly felt bad for, was told to explain it away as normal near the joint. It is not normal. The replacement chicken was still bloody. That should never happen. Dessert was cheesecake and strawberry crème brûlée. The cheesecake was good. The crème brûlée tasted artificial and missed the mark. The train ride itself was decent, but since it was at night there was not much to see. I would have preferred doing the ride first while there was still some daylight and then dinner after, but that may have been in the details I missed. Next time I would do just the train ride and skip the dinner.

A Christmas wedding... venue was perfect! Rustic and top notch service! The "getting ready suites"…read morewere huge! Easily seating 15 ladies and 15 gents each. No installed heat, but the heaters inside kept everyone very comfortable! Food was delicious, alcohol plenty (no shots allowed), and Marriott is 10min away with complimentary shuttle service if needing ideas for where guests can stay. Free parking for guests a wheelchair accessible! A few pics of the big day... cheers.

We had our nonprofit event here and cannot say enough great things about The Mill. They were…read moreextremely easy to work with and accommodating. The price they charged was fair and below that of other major venues in the area. On the day of the event, we arrived early to a set up hall ready for us to add our personal touch to. The staff was always friendly and helpful throughout the day and night. Our event next year is already being planned to happen at The Mill again.

We got a set of lights for a standup comedy show here in town and they really helped take the show…read moreup a notch. Friendly folks who worked with us in price due to it being a benefit performance. Highly recommend.

From the owner: We don't make our clients sacrifice quality for their budget! All of our services are premium…read morequality, and save our clients time, energy, and money!

Are you game? Do you accept the challenge? First, you must traverse through the pool cue gauntlet…read more Bobbing and weaving, trying not to lose an eye or anger the Bromanchild. After you've completed this quest, the humid, wet and dripping dungeons of the netherworld await you. Hopscotch across puddles of muck, avoiding the den of vape goblins and slash through a miasma if cigarette smoke. Your destination awaits you. Sadly, it's just not the RPO nirvana you sought. *I so, so badly want this place to be my new go-to for a night out. Even with the annoying trek to get to the other side. Because a barcade with decent bar food and a full bar is where I want to spend my money. I'm Game has so much potential. Regrettably the cabinets and games are poorly maintained. You can almost always expect at least three or four to be out of service. Not including the Skee-ball that's been down months. The operational one has a torn track and is missing balls. But I keep coming back. If only because they have Joust and a really great staff. Seriously, they're amazing and can keep up with the whole house on their own.

You have to pass through the CBC to get to the arcade and I couldn't get passed the smell of…read moretobacco/cigarette smoke lining every inch of this place. We looked up hours on several websites that said 6pm-3am and the doors on the business at 11am-3am. Went inside and was told we couldn't access the arcade until 7pm. I won't be returning.