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About Smith Event Centers
Smith Event Centers is a wedding venue serving couples across the Knoxville area from Maryville. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding florists, wedding caterers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near Smith Event Centers
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Maryville, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Main lodge
- Walker house
- Wiley house
- Executive Lodge
- Luxbury Inn & Suites
- Quality Inn
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Smith Event Centers through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Knoxville
How much do wedding venues cost in Knoxville?
Venue pricing in Knoxville spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Knoxville?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Knoxville weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are August, September, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° | 30° | 24% | 5:06 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Feb | 53° | 33° | 29% | 5:41 PM | 6:17 PM |
| Mar | 61° | 40° | 28% | 7:09 PM | 7:43 PM |
| Apr | 71° | 48° | 25% | 7:34 PM | 8:09 PM |
| May | 79° | 57° | 24% | 7:58 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Jun | 86° | 65° | 25% | 8:16 PM | 8:54 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 69° | 26% | 8:15 PM | 8:52 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 68° | 21% | 7:50 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Sep | 82° | 61° | 16% | 7:09 PM | 7:42 PM |
| Oct | 72° | 49° | 17% | 6:25 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Nov | 60° | 38° | 23% | 4:50 PM | 5:28 PM |
| Dec | 51° | 33° | 25% | 4:43 PM | 5:22 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport (10.5 mi from Knoxville). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Knoxville.
Getting to Knoxville
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| TYS McGhee Tyson Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| AVL Asheville Regional Airport | 85 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| TRI Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | 92 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 155 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Nashville | 160 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Charlotte | 180 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Louisville | 188 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Knoxville; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1410 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803, USA
- Where
- Maryville · 14 miles south of central Knoxville
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Florists · Wedding Caterers
- In Knoxville
- One of 104 wedding venues we list · 8 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (865) 980-8989
- Website
- Visit site
From Smith Event Centers's website
“Smith Event Center specializes in weddings & corporate events. Book a tour to explore our beautiful venues today!”smitheventcenters.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony, Ceremony and reception on site, Getting-ready suites, Tables and chairs included, Free parking, Elopements, Vow renewals
- Capacity
- Up to 100 guests
Read from smitheventcenters.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Smith Event Centers before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Maryville
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 8 within 3 mi, 20 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 19 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Alcoa
Distances are straight-line from Smith Event Centers; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Knoxville.
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