As Knoxville natives and lovers of the outdoors, we have been visiting Ijams Nature Center for years to hike and bike the trails or paddle in the quarry. Once we decided to get married, we knew right away that Ijams was the perfect venue.

From the beginning, the staff was incredibly helpful and responsive. We were blown away by how easy the process was and how much was included, from the tables, chairs, and tent to the bartenders and table settings added for a minimal fee.

The homestead site was gorgeous, with plenty of space for the ceremony, the cocktail hour, and the reception. It was absolutely beautiful for an April wedding. Everything was lush and verdant.

We couldn't have asked for a better day or a better place to gather our friends and family and celebrate our wedding!

We had our wedding here in October 2022, and the Ijams staff did an amazing job. We did the outdoor ceremony and then a small reception in the visitor center and had a great time. All of the staff was extremely helpful and made the experience less stressful. My only complaint was we couldn't get ready on site but we got it sorted out.

When someone suggested Ijams nature center to me for my wedding ceremony, I was shocked that I hadn't thought about it sooner. I grew up in Knoxville and went to Ijams all the time as a kid. It is truly one of Knoxville's hidden treasures. The event staff were a breeze to work with from the beginning. I planned my wedding from out of town and the event coordinator worked with me to help me get a vision of what my day would look like. It turned out so beautiful. The meadow was perfect for the ceremony. I loved every minute of it and not just for obvious reasons. It provided the perfect backdrop for my summer wedding and I can't wait to get some more photos back from the photographer, I know they will be beautiful. The event staff had people there directing my guests where to park and closed off the section where the wedding was taking place. If you're looking for a great, centrally located to down town knox, outdoor wedding venue, you should consider Ijams!