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Some Trails Closed

Montgomery Bell State Park

Portions of the Montgomery Bell and Creech Hollow Trails will be closed for visitor safety beginning 3/2/26 due to a timber salvage project as a result of the November storms that brought down thousands of trees. We anticipate reopening the closed portions in May 2026.

We thank you for your continued patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the park office.

  • Wedding reception setup with white-draped tables, sheer curtains, string lights, and a lakeside view surrounded by trees.
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    Host Your Event at Montgomery Bell

    With a beautiful, natural backdrop and full-service facilities, The Lodge at Montgomery Bell State Park is the ideal event destination for conferences, weddings, and groups in the Nashville area.  

    With over 14,000 square feet of flexible event space at The Lodge and multiple outdoor venues throughout the park, you can build an event that meets your unique needs and wants. Daily catering minimums and nightly room committal minimums will apply, depending on meeting space and seasonality.
     
    Why Host With Us?    

    • Over 14,000 square feet of flexible event space at The Lodge.
    • Outdoor venues like a lakefront terrace or the Lake Acorn Pavilion.
    • On-site restaurant and lounge with full-service catering options.
    • 116 lakefront rooms and 5 studio suites at The Lodge, eight cabins, and a group camp.
    • Outdoor pool, 18-hole golf course, paddling rentals, hiking, and more. 
       

    Our Event Spaces

      • The Woodhaven Ballroom fully opened up and empty
      • Close-up of a banquet table in the Woodhaven Ballroom at Montgomery Bell State Park with black linens, folded napkins, wine glasses, and candle centerpiece.
      • Conference room with U-shaped table setup, chairs, projector screen, and flags at the front.

      Montgomery Bell Woodhaven Ballroom (combines areas A, B, and C)

      Average rates: $2500
      Capacity: 300 guests

      Large, dividable ballroom made up of Woodhaven Ballroom A, B and C. The total space offers over 6,000 square feet of event space.

      • Conference room with U-shaped table setup, chairs, projector screen, and flags at the front.
      • Ballroom arranged with round banquet tables covered in black linens and set for a formal event.
      • Close-up of a banquet table in the Woodhaven Ballroom at Montgomery Bell State Park with black linens, folded napkins, wine glasses, and candle centerpiece.
      • U-shaped meeting setup in the Woodhaven Ballroom at Montgomery Bell State Park with tables, chairs, projector screen, and presentation flags.

      Montgomery Bell Woodhaven Ballroom A, B, or C

      Average rates: $800

      Woodhaven Room A can be further split into 3 smaller rooms. 

      • Pre-function area with patterned carpet, lounge seating along large windows, wall-mounted lights, a TV displaying a nature scene, and double doors leading to an outdoor view at the far end.
      • Pre-function area with patterned carpet, lounge seating along large windows, wall-mounted lights, a TV displaying a nature scene, and double doors leading to an outdoor view at the far end.
      • Pre-function area with patterned carpet, lounge seating along large windows, wall-mounted lights, a TV displaying a nature scene, and double doors leading to an outdoor view at the far end.

      Montgomery Bell Pre-function

      Average rates: $400
      Capacity: 50 guests

      The Pre-function Area is the perfect place for event welcomes, receptions/break areas, or flexible exhibition space.

      • Exterior view of the Lodge at Montgomery Bell's Woodhaven Patio
      • Exterior view of the Lodge at Montgomery Bell's Woodhaven Patio

      Montgomery Bell Woodhaven Patio

      Average rates: $300

      Located right outside of the ballroom pre-function area, this venue is an ideal location for your group to enjoy a reception or a networking event around the firepit. 

      • Lake Acorn Pavilion, empty of furniture
      • Event setup in the Lake Acorn Pavilion with round tables, white tablecloths, green runners, string lights and floral centerpieces
      • Bride in front of the draped windows
      • Exterior Shot of the lake Acorn Pavilion
      • Exterior Shot of the lake Acorn Pavilion facing the water

      Montgomery Bell Lake Acorn Pavilion

      Average rates: $4000
      Capacity: 150 guests

      Just steps from the lodge, this stunning lakeside venue offers a spacious and unique setting perfect for your special event. Ask about our wedding package!

      • Outdoor patio with fire pit, surrounded by chairs and trees, under a twilight sky.

      Montgomery Bell The Terrace

      Average rates: $900

      This scenic outdoor venue overlooking Lake Acorn is a perfect backdrop for weddings, receptions, and gatherings.

      • Event setup in the Private Dining Room at the Lodge at Montgomery Bell

      Montgomery Bell Private Dining

      Average rates: $500
      Capacity: 40 guests

      This scenic outdoor venue overlooking Lake Acorn is a perfect backdrop for weddings, receptions, and gatherings.

      • Modern boardroom arranged for a meeting with leather chairs, reusable Tennessee State Parks water bottles, and meeting materials at each seat. A refreshment station with sandwiches, snacks, fruit, and beverages lines the back wall beneath framed landscape photos.
      • Spacious conference room with a large boardroom table prepared for attendees, including reusable Tennessee State Parks water bottles, notepads, and pens. The room features geometric ceiling lights, framed nature photography, refreshments, and the Tennessee and U.S. flags.
      • Boardroom with a long conference table set for a meeting, featuring notepads, pens, reusable Tennessee State Parks water bottles, and leather chairs. The Tennessee and U.S. flags flank the State of Tennessee seal at the front of the room.

      Montgomery Bell Boardroom

      Average rates: $400
      Capacity: 20 guests

      Private, executive space for small meetings. 

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    Pavilions

    Montgomery Bell State Park has four picnic shelters/pavilions that may be reserved for your next event or gathering. Maximum capacity ranges from 42 to 70 people. The shelters are equipped with picnic tables, a grill, and most have access to restrooms. Depending on the shelter, you will have close proximity to a creek, access to the trails, or a beautiful view of the lake.

    Full-day shelter reservations may be made online or by calling the park.     

    Picnic shelters or pavilions may be reserved online up to one year in advance with a paid reservation fee. There is a $5 cancellation fee for picnic shelter or pavilion reservations canceled eight days or more in advance of the reserved date. Reservations canceled seven days or less in advance of the reserved date forfeit all paid fees.

    Please note, the Park Office Shelter is available for free on a first-come, first-serve basis.

      • Shelter with picnic tables in a wooded area.

      Montgomery Bell Church Hollow Shelter

      Average rates: $90
      Capacity: 42 guests

      Offering a nice shaded area and access to a nearby trail and creek, this shelter is ideal for picnics and other small gatherings. There are five picnic tables at this shelter and one handicap accessible table. The shelter has two duplex - 20 amp outlets, one large grill, and one small grill. Hand towels and hand soap are not provided in the restrooms.

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      • Rustic wooden shelter with picnic tables in a park setting.
      • Outdoor park shelter with picnic tables and a wooden roof.
      • Wooden picnic shelter with multiple tables in a park setting.

      Montgomery Bell Park Office Shelter

      Average rates: $90
      Capacity: 70 guests

      Montgomery Bell Park Office Shelter is in a nice shaded area located near hiking trails and a creek. This shelter is ideal for family picnics and other small gatherings. There are six 8-foot picnic tables, including one 8-foot handicap accessible table. A restroom is nearby, but hand towels and hand soap are not provided. There is one large grill, one small grill, a drinking fountain nearby, and a fireplace under the shelter for those cool days and nights. 

       

      Note: Due to freezing temperatures, restrooms are only open from mid-April to October 31. Please call the park office if you reserve this shelter between October 31 and mid-April to check the status of the restrooms.

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      • Outdoor picnic shelter with tables in a wooded area.

      Montgomery Bell Golf Course Shelter

      Average rates: $50
      Capacity: 48 guests

      Easily accessible by the main park road (Hotel Avenue) and with a close proximity to the golf course, this shelter is a great location for small gatherings. There are eight 6-foot picnic tables at this shelter including one handicap accessible table. This shelter can accommodate 48 people under the pavilion and 21 outside around the shelter at the concrete tables.

       

      There is one large grill, two small grills, one water faucet 50 feet from the shelter, and there are four trash cans for clean up. This shelter is nicely shaded, has a beautiful view of the golf course, and is a short walk or drive to the clubhouse for restroom use.
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      • Wooden pavilion in a forested area with sunlight filtering through trees.
      • Shelter with several empty picnic tables and wooden beams.

      Montgomery Bell Lake Woodhaven Shelter

      Average rates: $90
      Capacity: 48 guests

      This shelter is located in a nice shaded area near a creek and hiking trail, and offers a beautiful view of Lake Woodhaven — ideal for quiet lakeside gatherings. There are seven picnic tables at this shelter, including one handicap accessible table, and three other tables nearby. This site has two duplex - 20 amp outlets, a drinking fountain, one small grill, and one large grill. Restrooms are nearby, but hand towels and hand soap are not provided. 

       

      Note: Due to freezing temperatures, restrooms are only open from mid-April to October 31. Please call the park office if you reserve this shelter between October 31 and mid-April to check the status of the restrooms.
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    Rates subject to change. Taxes and fees are added upon reservation.

    The Lodge at Montgomery Bell

    The Lodge also offers high-quality amenities like on-site catering, spacious guest rooms, and prime access to outdoor recreation like boating, hiking, and golfing. Whether you are planning a conference, wedding, or board meeting, our staff is ready to help host your group in this beautiful destination.  

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