Insanely beautiful venue! There are pretty horses in the distant paddock. We played corn hole and…read moreoutdoor chess while my friends serenaded each other at their wedding. I will never forget this place- it is magical.

From the owner: The Venue The Barn at Lavender Hills wedding and event venue…read moreis nestled in 58 acres in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, 5 miles south of downtown Maryville, TN. Breathtaking mountain views with a brand new horse barn tastefully clad in white with wrap around veranda porches. The venue feautures ambient fireplaces, changing areas, restrooms with abundant AC/heat for any weather. The venue is continually evolving with lavender plots, outdoor golf driving range, vineyards, outdoor chimney, gazebos, ample parking, Tennessee wildflower fields, rolling hills, creeks, ponds, holiday events and many activities.

Rented for my husbands surprise 40th birthday party and it was absolutely perfect. The owner went…read moreabove and beyond to help make the night go smoothly, he was even so kind to come by and help my kids get the TV to work in one of the guest rooms! Highly recommend for a great experience and fun atmosphere in a fantastic downtown location!

We had our wedding after party here and it was perfect. It is small but it's a beautiful space and…read moreThomas was great to work with!

Had a good experience starting off with drinks and kind service. Lots of variety on the menu…read moreincluding food. Near the end of my time I felt I was being rushed out by the person that just had started her shift. I have a couple minutes left and was actively still bowling when they were asking me to check out and I asked to finish my game, they made a passive comment and left. Dampened the overall experience. Place seemed clean, seats were a little old.

The Maple Hall is a very unique and fun experience, there is a lot of unique artistic details, like…read morebowling lane tables and the exposed historic buildings brick. The staff was very friendly and helpful, immediately when we started bowling a waitress brought waters. The little efficient things like that make you feel valued as a customer, we didn't have any food so I can't comment on the food. The Maple Hall is a must when in Knoxville.

Their service and communication. They cannot keep their staff and have consistency. Every guest who…read morespoke with the coordinator, said she was rude or completely walked away.

My parents came all the way down from Ohio for a scheduled tour (scheduled at least 1.5 months in…read moreadvance). They did not even put us on their calendar. A wedding is a big chunk of money and if a venue can't even put me on their calendar I surely can't trust them with my big day. I was very disappointed that no one from the event planning staff or management was willing to come to the venue to talk with us after they realized their mistake. I was extremely frustrated and have since decided to look elsewhere.

This was the best part of our trip. A 90-minute guided horseback trail ride. Easy to book and easy…read moreto find. Nicole was an amazing guide and she's doing a great job. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Experience the beauty of Country Manor Acres in Townsend, your perfect destination for…read moreunforgettable weddings, charming vacation lodging, and private guided horseback rides. Our picturesque venue offers everything from elegant ceremonies to farm-fresh adventures in a stunning mountain setting. Make your special occasion or getaway truly memorable with us!

Was highly disappointed in this venue. I was a bridesmaid in a wedding here this past weekend. The…read moreair conditioning in the bridal suite broke at least the day before and they didn't bother to get it fixed or get at least get a unit to keep the upstairs bridal suite cool. Therefore, the bride had to get ready downstairs. The lady who was in charge asked for the check in the middle of the couple getting pictures. They stood and stared at us the entire time, it was just odd and unprofessional. Some of the servers were nice and the food was good, but as a future bride, I will not be considering this venue. Hopefully they were just having an off day.

Absolutely beautiful setting and sweet people. I can't wait to shoot here in the coming year. Also…read moreBlue Sip Winery which is connected to it is amazing. Bryce was a wonderful host tonight and the wine tasting was wonderful, including his perfect descriptions of each wine. Also the beer cheese and pretzels are the best I've had.

We had our wedding here in December 2019. The venue is beautiful and iconic and has wonderful…read moreviews. The business that runs it, however, is awful. Sunsphere Events staff (specifically the owners and operators) were extremely rude to us and our family on our wedding day, but also neglected to set up a third of the tables and chairs we'd requested and they had approved. A third of our guests had to stand through dinner and while everyone remained in good spirits, this is very frustrating from our perspective. We even had some guests who left before dinner because they couldn't find seats. In follow-up emails they've been untruthful to us in order to cover up their mistakes, and they also claim they were not rude when we had everyone who interacted with them directly tell us otherwise. It's incredibly frustrating to have an otherwise perfect day marred by such an incompetent and gross company. I would absolutely recommend having your event at the Sunsphere, just wait until a different company is running the venue.

I reserved the 6th floor for my company's holiday party in December of last year…read more Pros: This is an iconic and fun venue, and the view is great. It was convenient that we could play our own music over the speakers. They provided a microphone so we were able to conduct a rousing game of trivia. They set up a Christmas tree for us, and the lights reflecting off the windows created a beautiful ambiance. Cons: The event staff advertises the 6th floor as capable of accommodating as many as 150 seated guests. My group contained about 140 seated guests, and space was tight. On a related note, several members of my group complained about the availability of the restrooms. (I didn't see it myself, but I heard that there was only one stall for men and one for women.) Taking all of this into account, I'd say that this floor should probably be capped at 100 seated guests. When I arrived an hour before the event to take care of any last minute details, everything was supposed to be set up, but due to some internal staff miscommunication, it wasn't. I helped them set up the tables and chairs for the better part of an hour. They had another holiday party going on at the same time on the 8th floor, which divided the attention of the Sunsphere staff and also limited the availability of the elevators. The table linens they provided weren't clean on either side, and the chairs and chair cushions could definitely benefit from an upgrade. Also, this is more of a personal issue, but the event staff directed me to park in the fire lane to unload the party supplies, and while I was parked there, I got a ticket. This is a pretty mixed review, which is representative of my group's reactions to this venue, but my overall impression was negative, especially since no one on staff followed up with me after the event to ensure satisfaction. With a few tweaks, this experience could have been a lot better.

I attended a concert here. The service and security were absolutely awful. Me and 4 friends were…read morekicked out before the main act ever came on due to an unknown reason. The staff made us wait 3 1/2 hours in 18 degree weather and then proceeded to kick us out of the building and make us wait on the curb for our uber. I am very disappointed.

A super fun venue for the Band Of Horses show while in town for a conference a couple months ago!read more

This is such a beautiful and quiet place to stay. Lynn gets up every morning to prepare a lovely…read morebreakfast. She also has her artwork displayed throughout the house adding beauty. This is a great place to reunite with family since the are so many opens spaces to sit and talk. Coffee,btea and snacks are always available. There's a wonderful patio out back where you can relax too. I highly recommend this lovely place.

This is our second stay with the lovely Lynn Beal. Magnolia House is located on a bird sanctuary…read moreand is nestled by nature on all sides. And the nice thing is that it's conveniently located only 9 miles from downtown Knoxville. When you arrive, Lynn will give you a tour of the place, give you instructions and your special key code to get in and out as you please, and lastly, bring you to your room. We have stayed in two different rooms and our favorite is the spacious room upstairs with the en-suite bathroom. Room amenities include: extra towels, pillows, and blankets, a fan, a white noise machine, smart T.V., luggage stand, and a binder of useful information. Each morning, Lynn serves a continental breakfast from 8-10 a.m. which includes: fresh fruit, hard boiled eggs, homemade muffins, granola bars, and oatmeal. The coffee and tea bar is always open, which I just love. I can't sing enough accolades for this beautiful bed and breakfast and its delightful host. If you're visiting Knoxville and you need a place to stay, you don't need to search any further.

Amazing place! We rented for a family reunion. The house was very clean and the kids loved all of…read morethe activities available right inside the home! The breathtaking views were out of this world! I would love to wake up to this every morning! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

If you're looking for a family vacation or reunion, wedding destination or a girls get away, this…read moreis the place! The 9 bedroom house easily accommodates 50 people! Each room has either 4 or 6 beds inside and most rooms have their own bathroom. Your view is phenomenal. You have your privacy and really don't need to leave the property because there is a chapel, indoor pool, game room, theater, karaoke and 2 outdoor hot tubs with amazing mountain views. There is BBQ grilling area and plenty of outdoor/picnic style seating.