Meeting Room in Knoxville?

[Bubbatn]

Hi guys, I am in the works of planning a "Meet & Greet" type meeting for a local musky club(fishing club) that I have recently been nominated the president of. Anyways, I am looking for a room of descent size(capable of holding 40-50 people at least) for us to have our meeting at. We typically have our meetings at Gander Mtn near Turkey Creek, however that room isn't very large, and I don't know how they would feel about having food in there either. That is another thing, we plan on ordering pizza's for everyone too...so that they allow food is a must. Also, I would like it to be fairly close to the interstate...somewhere near west town would probably be best.

Anyways, I am not directly from Knoxville, so I was hoping maybe a few of you guys might be able to throw a few suggestions my way that might meet our requirments. Thanks guys, I would appreciate any help.

[Guest SUNTZU]

Shoney's at Walker Springs has a back room that they have meetings in like that. Might be a bit tight for 50 people. Doubt you could order pizza, either. Have you looked into any of the hotels that have conference rooms around Cedar Bluff or Merchants?

[Bubbatn]

Shoney's at Walker Springs has a back room that they have meetings in like that. Might be a bit tight for 50 people. Doubt you could order pizza, either. Have you looked into any of the hotels that have conference rooms around Cedar Bluff or Merchants?

Yeah, I am thinking about maybe looking into the Hotels. We would prefer a dedicated room like that, rather than a restaruant. Figure it will be cheaper for the club, and easier to just do our own thing.

Thanks tho!

[Garufa]

This place provides a facility...

Rothchild Catering & Conference Center, Knoxville, TN

Don't have any idea on the costs or any other details but it's West Knox very close to the Cedar Bluff exit. May be a little too exquisite for a bunch of guys talking about fishing based on the pics, but it's an option. BTW, I've never been there but dated a girl in my former life who worked there.

Edited December 19, 2009 by Garufa

[Oh Shoot]

Bearden Banquet Hall next to Buddy's (owned/catered by them).

Bearden Banquet Hall

Buddy's Bar-B-Q and Bearden Banquet Hall | Knoxville BBQ Restaurant | Knoxville Bar-B-Q restaurant | Knoxville Banquet Hall Rental | Knoxville BBQ Catering | Knoxville Bar-B-Q Catering

5806 Kingston Pike

Knoxville, TN 37919-6339

(865) 588-0051

[Bubbatn]

Thanks guys, However those are catered rooms, and alot bigger than we need. We are a non-profit club, so price is an issue. Which is why we're just thinking if we could find a place that isn't associated with a restaurant or catering service, that just books the room, where we could just order pizzas for everyone, and bring our own drinks.

Anyways, Thanks for the suggestions so far!

[Guest Caveman]

Bearden Banquet Hall next to Buddy's (owned/catered by them).

Bearden Banquet Hall

Buddy's Bar-B-Q and Bearden Banquet Hall | Knoxville BBQ Restaurant | Knoxville Bar-B-Q restaurant | Knoxville Banquet Hall Rental | Knoxville BBQ Catering | Knoxville Bar-B-Q Catering

5806 Kingston Pike

Knoxville, TN 37919-6339

(865) 588-0051

I have been to many-a-funtion at this place and this is the best idea for the event IMHO. I think you can rent it without their catering. I don't know about everyone else, but I would be willing to throw in to help fund this event.

Edited December 19, 2009 by Caveman

[Guest SUNTZU]

You must of done well for yourself tonight.

[Guest Caveman]

You must of done well for yourself tonight.

I did, your mom pays well

[Guest SUNTZU]

Funny, except my dad is on this board, too. Every seen Joe Pesci when he's pissed? Yeah, its like that.

[Guest Caveman]

Funny, except my dad is on this board, too. Every seen Joe Pesci when he's pissed? Yeah, its like that.

I can only assume the man that raised YOU is capable of taking a joke.

[Guest SUNTZU]

Funny, how? Like a clown? I amuse you? Funny how?! How the @#$% am I funny?

[chemprof]

Not sure what it costs, but Pellissippi State Community College allows the public to rent facilities every day of the week. Here's a link to the request form and contact info...

Business and Community Services

[Guest clownsdd]

You might try

Kerbela Shriners - Knoxville Tn.

Contact Kerbela Shrine Center EMAIL - Kerbelashriners@kerbelashriners.com. PHONE 865-573-1901. FAX 865-573-0120. MAIL 315 Mimosa Avenue Knoxville, Tn. 37920

Don't know about Knoxville, but the Memphis Shrine rents out space from time to time for group meeting.

[Guest Bluemax]

Holiday Inn Select has pretty nice conferance rooms, Buddys, Rothchilds, Elks Lodge are all nice too

[Bubbatn]

Thanks guys, We're still looking, But I am thinking about looking into possibly a hotel conference room or something of the sort. Thanks again.

[Guest 22-rimfire]

Shriners is where I would suggest especially if some one is a member.

If I'm missing the sense of this request, it is for free. If you use a restaurant like Shoneys, they provide the room and you buy food.

[dats82]

Rick's Place near Westtown mall. It is a bar, but they seem pretty reasonable. If you stop in and talk to them, you could probably work something out.

[Guest SUNTZU]

You could just take over the food court at the mall.

[Bubbatn]

Has anyone done any kind of party or meeting of some sort at a Mr. Gattis? It was brought to my attention that they have seperated rooms, however on their site....they offer "package deals" only if you get the buffet. I am just wondering if they will just cut deals on individual pizzas? Like I said, We are a non-profit club, so cost is the main issue....and paying 6-7 bucks(per person) for buffet just isn't gonna be cheap by no means. Where-as if we could get a deal on 5-6 bucks for large individual pizza's....it would be alot more cost effiecient. Anyways, Just curious if anyone had ever held a party or anything like that at Mr. Gattis?

I also have a email sent in to the Holiday Inn there at Cedar Bluff, so hoping to maybe hear something from them.

Thanks guys.