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About University of Tennessee Arboretum Auditorium
University of Tennessee Arboretum Auditorium is a wedding venue serving couples across the Knoxville area from Oak Ridge. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding florists, wedding rentals — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near University of Tennessee Arboretum Auditorium
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Oak Ridge, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Staybridge Suites Knoxville Oak Ridge
- Comfort Inn
- Quality Inn
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Knoxville Oak Ridge
- WoodSpring Suites
- Hampton Inn
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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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
- Arboretum Dr, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA
- Where
- Oak Ridge · 17 miles west of central Knoxville
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Florists · Wedding Rentals
- In Knoxville
- One of 104 wedding venues we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (865) 483-7277
- Website
- Visit site
From University of Tennessee Arboretum Auditorium's website
“FacilitiesAvailable TimesRental Rates Auditorium and Sharp Program Shelter The pastoral landscapes and vistas stretching across the rolling hills of the Uni ...”utarboretum.tennessee.edu
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Around Oak Ridge
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 8 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 10 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Oliver Springs
Distances are straight-line from University of Tennessee Arboretum Auditorium; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Knoxville.
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