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.

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.

My niece had her wedding at The Quarry and it was absolutely beautiful!! Everything from the…read moregorgeous outdoors with waterfalls in the background to the reception area and food were all perfect!! My niece and her husband had an unforgettable wedding and everyone is still talking about how much fun it was!!! I would recommend this to anyone looking for any where from a wedding venue to a retreat venue.

Truly one of the most beautiful wedding venues that I have ever been to!!! The location is…read morebreathtaking and being around the nature and rocks is just something else. For a venue that's so popular, it was slightly disappointing that they did not have any actual restrooms. There were upgraded porta potties but I really thought they should've invested in plumbing and building a few restrooms. Besides that, totally beautiful place!

Absolutely great place. Very pretty. Had my daughter's…read morememorial here last year. Owners were fabulous. Very helpful and nice.

The Reserve at Bluebird Hill was a wonderful venue for my daughter's wedding reception…read more The hilltop location is beautiful and very photogenic. The building was big enough for our 160 guests to be inside, so no worries about rain or bad weather. The AC worked fine on a hot July afternoon. There was sufficient parking. The building included a nice food prep area that the caterer used to stage and serve the food and drinks. Haley was easy to work with. She arranged security and helped me find reasonable wedding insurance. Our reception went fine with no problems. Several guests complimented the venue. Would definitely recommend.

The Cook Loft is a fabulously fun place to hangout, have a party or spend the weekend in Knoxville…read more It's directly across from the parking lot next to the Bijou Theatre. I was at an event at this loft and fell in love with this place. You are conveniently located in downtown Knoxville, close to many venues, the University of Tennessee, restaurants and bars. It's a 2 bedroom loft with 2 full bathrooms. This would be ideal for a Football Game Weekend! On their website it states the rates. 1 night = $495 UT Football Package (2 night minimum stay, $700 per night) = $1400 Even though it is a little pricey, think about it for 2 couples you have a 2 bedroom apartment with a full kitchen that has a lot of natural light (moonlights too), living room & dining room area. If you stayed in a nice hotel it might be around $400 per night, and you wouldn't even have a full kitchen, dining room, or living room. So for me, I think this place is totally worth it. I think you should check it out if you are from out of town or even live here. I really like this place. The only thing I wish it had was a rooftop to sit and hangout on. Other than that I love the Cook Loft! Hope you love it as much as I do!! Cheers & Enjoy!

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 found that we had outgrown our venue for our wedding this October 21st, and were desperate to…read morefind an available venue in the area. AJ, General Manager, saved our Day - literally!! She was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and considerate of our situation, making us feel we're were in safe, caring hands. The venue is gorgeous, and all the new upgrades are so tastefully executed. There are even sets of corn hole boards, a beautiful adult sized swing and a giant chess board for your guests to enjoy!! Be sure to visit with AJ at The Barn at Pollard Grove. You won't be disappointed!!

I really struggled with the rating here - for me it's a 3.5 overall…read more Highlights: The playground portion was awesome, fully accessible for me to go in and keep up with our little dude. The open spaces to roam are essential for us, and we felt good about him being on the playground side. The staff was really nice on the way in and was occasionally walking the grounds, picking up, checking in, etc. Improvements needed: the hands-on toy section needs a redo. At one point, I'd say it was in excellent quality...but it's clear wear and tear and no investment have led to some of the tiny rooms leaving little to the imagination, with most stuff scattered about with no structure (and existing toys worn out). Kids can make the most of a lot, but this needs a refresh. Side note...the furniture has some sharp points too...if budget can't permit replacing with things with smoother edges, then at least put some covers on the corners. We didn't feel good about that section and tried to block and cover it. That, or gate it. All aside, we are grateful for all the little spots like these that give variety to our kiddo with special needs.

This place was absolutely worth the drive from our town…read more Usually I hate these kinds of places because of kid germs and the mass spread but this place was very clean. I believe every thirty minutes they were cleaning and sanitizing. I loved that they had spots for adults to sit and watch their kids. The staff were very kind and helpful. The 3 years old loved this place. I only wish it was bigger

Amazing venue perfect for any special occasion from weddings, to birthdays, holidays, or any…read morespecial occasion you have!!!! This place has everything you need!!!! Spectacular set up, full kitchen, two bedrooms and living room area for that special day!!! And working with the owner he was right there on call if needed!!! They knocked it out the park!!!!