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Local Ark
4.8 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Franklin, Tennessee
Boutique event venue featuring a charming chapel, as well as a barn and outdoor seating.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 30–70-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 615-972-2141
- Website localark.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Amenities couples mention
“I will say everything came together and the tables and chairs were set up the way we needed day of.”
What couples say again and again
“It is such a beautiful venue with the chapel and all the small touches that make it feel homey (the waterfall, the outdoor and indoor seating, the mirrors, the piano, etc.”
“Not only was Scott amazing, but his wife went above and beyond to set up and decorate the entire reception area.”
“I even had to change our guest count at the last minute and they worked around it seamlessly.”
“The venue coordinator changed while we were planning and we were not told about it until a month went by without a response to my emails.”
“Worked on a production during my time there and the settings and backdrops created picturesque scenes for our content.”
From the reviews
My husband and I had our wedding at the Local Ark a few weeks ago, and it was the most special day! I had found the venue through a friend a few years ago who hosted her bridal shower here. Initially, we weren’t even wanting to have a wedding and wanted to elope.
Our daughter was married last week at The Local Ark and we had a great experience working with Scott & Delaney to make it a wonderful & special day! They were super easy to work with, very accommodating with my room set up requests and were quick to respond to questions/concerns.
The drive towards the venue feels like you're entering a Hallmark movie. Beautiful, serene, with the ample dusting of charm and coziness. Worked on a production during my time there and the settings and backdrops created picturesque scenes for our content. Scott, the owner, was so helpful and pleasant.
We loved having our wedding at Local Ark. It is such a beautiful venue with the chapel and all the small touches that make it feel homey (the waterfall, the outdoor and indoor seating, the mirrors, the piano, etc.). The venue is such a special place and beautifully put together.
Getting married at Local Ark
Local Ark comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Local Ark
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Local Ark — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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