RT Lodge
EST. 2009
PREMIUM VENUE
1406 Wilkinson Pike, Maryville, Tennessee

RT Lodge
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Over the river, through the woods... to the base of the Smoky Mountains we go!
This secluded sanctuary at the base of the Smokies surmises all the specifics so your soiree is seamless.
The Lowdown
Type
Boutique HotelEstate / House / Mansion / VillaHistoric BuildingHotel / Resort / SpaLodge / Mountain / Ski Resort
Views
CourtyardForestGardenLagoon/PondLandscaped GroundsWater Feature
Style
Classic
Country
Garden Party
Rustic
Traditional
Best type of Celebrations
Charity Event
Corporate Event
Holiday Party
Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception
Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.
Reunion
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception
Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.

Venue Setting

The Lodge is exclusively yours for the weekend of your celebration, from Friday through Sunday. Imagine one location for guest accommodations, rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid’s brunch, a special ceremony, and exquisite reception. We manage it all for you.

You won't be subjected to frantically scrambling from location to location; with guest rooms, an array of dining rooms, elegant common areas, outdoor leisure space, a range of ceremony and reception options, including a spectacular custom-built Sperry Tent, we offer the ideal setting for your special time. The Lodge is the ideal backdrop for spending time with family and friends during this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Our professional staff will guide you through wedding planning step by step. We offer the bride and groom a uniquely personal experience culminating in a memorable celebration for up to 200 guests.

We offer a variety of base wedding packages, plus custom add-ons that give you the ability to create the perfect wedding event. Please call us at 865-981-9800 or email us at weddings@rtlodge.com for pricing information and to schedule a time to tour the property and discuss plans for your big day.

Capacity

Seated
200
Buffet
200
Standing
200
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Estimated price per head

from $125 to $250

Additional charges

This is the basic rental cost for a 2 night wedding weekend with exclusive use of the property. Other charges will apply based on event needs. Please contact directly for more information.

Full venue buyout option

from $35,000 to $100,000

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2009
Curfew
11 PM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations
The Lodge has 55 guest rooms on-site, 9 of those rooms offer a porch or balcony and overlook the courtyard and koi pond. Guests will call in to pay and reserve their own rooms. The nightly rate includes a full breakfast each morning. All guest rooms at RT Lodge are furnished with a king or two single beds, each topped with down comforters and made up with elegant, country-house comfort of Ralph Lauren Linens. Custom-crafted furniture, rendered in classic lodge style, gives each guest house unique charm. The private baths in each room are stocked with amenities that include plush robes, blow dryers and Aveda lotions, shampoo, and soaps. Suite 301 is an elegant dressing area featuring lounge furniture, a fridge to hold your treats and bubbly, and plenty of space for a hair and make-up team.
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Other
Yes
Amenities
  • A/V Equipment
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Street Parking
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Dining Chairs
Inside Scoop

We have complimentary glass bottle coca-cola products available for guests throughout the weekend. Mugs are always available in the lobby for guests to fill with hot tea, fresh coffee and in the fall we even have warm cider and hot chocolate! Every night as it gets dark all the outdoor fireplaces are lit and a s’mores station is set up for guests to enjoy. We even have acoustic guitars if anyone in the group feels like leading a few songs around the fire. We have 9 rooms that feature a porch or balcony and overlook the courtyard and koi pond.

Venue Features
Standout venue features:
The Lodge is exclusively yours for the weekend of your celebration. We only allow your wedding guests to stay on site during the weekend so that you and your guests receive the full attention of our staff! Imagine one location for guest accommodations, rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid’s brunch, a special ceremony and exquisite reception. The Lodge becomes your personal estate for a truly distinctive wedding weekend, customized with special menus, events and activities. All our rooms feature Aveda products & plush robes We have complimentary glass bottle coca-cola products available for guests throughout the weekend. Mugs are always available in the lobby for guests to fill with hot tea, fresh coffee and in the fall we even have warm cider and hot chocolate! Every night as it gets dark all the outdoor fireplaces are lit and a s’mores station is set up for guests to enjoy. We have a custom 40X120 Sperry Tent that was built to stay up year round on property. We also have custom made farm house tables and beautiful custom bars to make your tent events extra special.
Extra perks:
Exclusive use of the Lodge property Friday through Sunday Four 8ft farm house tables Farm house tables, 450 Bamboo folding chairs, Tables in Main Lodge dining room, Old Hickory custom dining room chairs, Ivory overlays in Main Lodge dining room, Silverware, dishware & glassware for Main Lodge events 3 wooden cocktail tables Onsite coordination (outside planners welcome) Set-up and break down at all events Changing room for Bride and Groom Bartenders and service staff Shuttle service for parking (required for events exceeding Main Lodge parking capacities) RT Lodge dining room for rehearsal dinner and/or reception Screen & Projector Room for bride and groom the night of their wedding.
Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
Top 50 Wedding Venues by BRIDES Magazine
20 Swoon-Worthy Wedding Venues in Tennessee Venues on The Venue Report
28 Venues that Put Food First on The Venue Report
Elizabeth Anne Designs
Style Me Pretty
HGTV.com
Southern Weddings Magazine V7
Southern Weddings Blog
The Bride Link
Snippet & Ink
Geraldine Magazine
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
Trevor Stockton, our Executive Chef, joined RT Lodge in 2010. Before coming on board as our Executive Chef he was honing his craft at the Relais and Chateaux property- Blackberry Farm. He has extended knowledge of the cuisine of the American South. Expect something you won’t see many other places—even at the most sophisticated hospitality destinations in the world. Your meals at The Lodge are uniquely your own. Every aspect of your meal is important to us. That's why we make our own bread, pickles, mayonnaise, bacon, sausages, pimento cheese, and scores of other hand-crafted ingredients and dishes. We shape our menus on the changing bounty of each season, with the freshest ingredients sourced from local farms and the best providers. Experience favorites such as our Casual Barbeque Feast, with house made andouille sausage, sticky sweet pork ribs, and beer brined chicken. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres before your reception or dinner with choices that include peach and blue cheese “thin pie”, plus stations featuring deep fried biscuits with braised short rib and pickled onion, artisan cheeses, and other one-of-a-kind choices. We also work with you to develop custom menus for your group that offer down-home comfort and great taste explorations. You’ll be delighted—and so will your guests. Our Chef and his team receive praise for all of their items but some of the most crave-able are the braised short rib, house made pimento cheese, collard greens and whiskey-caramel bread pudding. It isn’t just the taste of the food that is important to us- the visual presentation of the food is just as important. We make sure that every food station, buffet, plate or hors d’oeuvre is picture perfect.
Chef Trevor Stockton recently named Top Chefs to Watch by Plate Magazine.
Bars can be set-up and available any time during your event. We can structure the bar however you wish.
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
The Main Lodge
The Main Lodge is the ideal backdrop for spending time with family and friends during this once-in-a-lifetime event. The Main Lodge offers spaces for breakfast, bridal luncheons, rehearsal dinners, cocktail hour, dancing, buffet receptions and seated dinners. The first floor of the lodge features a cocktail lounge, bar, living room, game room, foyer and verandah which offers exquisite views of the RT Lodge gardens and koi pond. The second floor of the Main Lodge is comprised of our elegant dining room and o
View: Beautiful views of the gardens and koi pond
Max capacity: 100
Price range: $35,000 base facility rental fee
The Sperry Tent
Host your guests under our gorgeous Sperry Tent for a truly unique event. Walk down a lantern lit pathway to find our breathtaking tent illuminated with bistro lights and complete with guest seating, bars, and food stations. For those entertaining large groups, our tented reception space is ideal for your celebration A Sperry wedding or event is a visual and sensory experience, immersing guests in once-in-a-lifetime environments. Discerning clients and event professionals understand that a Sperry wedding is
View: Surrounded by scenic forest
Max capacity: 200
The Tent Lawn
There is a lawn adjacent to our Sperry Tent that is available if additional space is needed. This area can also be tented and used for reception or as a picturesque ceremony spot.
View: Surrounded by scenic forest
Max capacity: 200
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Weddings
See the Gorgeous Event That Brought 75 Wedding Professionals to RT Lodge
Beautifully hidden away in a forest on an historic college campus, RT Lodge makes you feel like you’re staying at an upper class friend’s vacation home. There are acoustic guitars to play around the fire, where you’ll also find a s’mores station. There’s badminton, corn hole, croquet, and volleyball to be played. It’s basically your own personal estate while you’re there. So it’s no wonder that dozens of wedding professionals descended upon this secluded sanctuary in Maryville, Tennessee. It was quite the picturesque event to behold. We simply had to know more, so we chatted with Katherine Stinnett, RT Lodge’s Group Sales and Marketing Manager. Photography by Natalie Watson   
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