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4 state park wedding venues near Nashville

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State parks rent lodges, halls, gazebos, and lakeside lawns at rates published by the state, and they are usually the cheapest way to get a genuinely scenic setting. Every listing below is a real Nashville area site with a price published by the venue itself or in a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026. We do not publish estimates, and we do not take a cut of what you book.

Listings
4
Cheapest
$190 to $210
Median start
$563
Highest start
$1,350

Cheapest is Juniper Gazebo at Cedars of Lebanon State Park at $190 to $210. Prices last verified against their sources in August 2026.

The mix here is 4 state park, spread across 2 cities in the metro. Filter by price tier, guest count, indoor or outdoor, and ceremony versus reception below, then open any listing to see its source link.

4 of 4 venues

Juniper Gazebo at Cedars of Lebanon State Park

$190 to $210
Lebanon, TNUp to 40
State ParkOutdoor

Average rates $190 to $210. Outdoor gazebo for roughly 30 to 40 guests, partially surrounded by cedar split rail fencing. Rates subject to change; taxes and fees added.

Assembly Hall at Cedars of Lebanon State Park

$500 to $960
Lebanon, TNUp to 250
State ParkIndoorCeremony + reception

Average rates $500 to $960 for up to 250 people. Tables and chairs, large fireplace, stage, and small kitchen. Rates subject to change; taxes and fees added.

Lakeside Lawn at Long Hunter State Park

$625 to $1,060
Hermitage, TN
State ParkOutdoor

Published rates: $625 to $665 weekday rentals, $995 to $1,060 weekend. Rates subject to change; taxes and fees not included.

Cedar Forest Lodge at Cedars of Lebanon State Park

$1,350 to $5,310
Lebanon, TNUp to 75
State ParkIndoorCeremony + reception

Average rates $1,350 to $5,310. Stone and wood lodge for up to 75 people, popular for wedding receptions. Rates subject to change; taxes and fees added at reservation.

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Common questions

How much do state park venues cost in Nashville?
Across the 4 Nashville listings on this page, published starting prices run from $190 to $1,350, with a median starting price of $563. The cheapest is Juniper Gazebo at Cedars of Lebanon State Park in Lebanon at $190 to $210. Every figure comes from the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026.
What is the cheapest of the state park venues in Nashville?
Juniper Gazebo at Cedars of Lebanon State Park in Lebanon, at $190 to $210. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.
Which parts of Nashville have state park venues?
The 4 listings here sit across 2 cities in the Nashville area, including Lebanon and Hermitage. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.
Can any of these Nashville venues hold 50 or more guests?
Yes. 2 of the 4 listings on this page publish a capacity of 50 or more. The rest are sized for smaller ceremonies, and a few courthouse and garden sites cap guests in the low single digits.
Are these Nashville venues indoor or outdoor?
Both. 2 of the 4 have an outdoor ceremony or reception area and 2 have indoor space. Outdoor sites almost never include a rain backup, so ask what happens to your fee if the weather turns.
Are these prices current?
Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

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Narrow it down in Nashville

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