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The Lake at Willow Oaks Weddings & Events

4.7 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Maryville, Tennessee

Weddings Elopements

Option for weddings and other events, featuring a barn and mountain views.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity couples mention 250–350-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (865) 233-7050
  • Website willowoaksvenue.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–4 PM
Thursday 9 AM–4 PM
Friday 9 AM–4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of The Lake at Willow Oaks Weddings & Events in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪵 Rustic 2 mentions

“With space for up to 250 guests and both indoor and outdoor wedding options, The Lake at Willow Oaks offers a wonderful balance of rustic charm and elegance.”

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⛰️ Scenic Views 4 mentions

“The Lake at Willow Oaks is a beautiful family-owned wedding and event venue in Blount County, Tennessee, set on 150 acres in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.”

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🌊 Waterside 15 mentions

“The Lake at Willow Oaks is a beautiful family-owned wedding and event venue in Blount County, Tennessee, set on 150 acres in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of The Lake at Willow Oaks Weddings & Events — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🤵 Groom's Quarters

“Their venue can hold up to 350 guests and have the cutest grooms room silo!”

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Outdoor Ceremony Site

“They even assisted me to and from the ceremony site.”

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🌾 Silo

“Their venue can hold up to 350 guests and have the cutest grooms room silo!”

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🔥 Fire Pit

“Guests can also enjoy the fire pit area, which adds to the warm and relaxed atmosphere of the venue.”

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🌊 Pond or Lake 15 mentions

“The Lake at Willow Oaks is a beautiful family-owned wedding and event venue in Blount County, Tennessee, set on 150 acres in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.”

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⛰️ Scenic Views 2 mentions

“We had the nuptials down by the water with rolling hills in the background, perfect back drop.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 86 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 20 mentions

“The Lake at Willow Oaks is a beautiful family-owned wedding and event venue in Blount County, Tennessee, set on 150 acres in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 6 mentions

“The staff is always attentive, very thorough, and extremely willing to go above and beyond to make ANY event a success.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 2 mentions

“We couldn't have been any happier with this picture-perfect venue and the wonderful staff.”

From the reviews

We had the most wonderful experience at this beautiful venue for our daughters wedding! The staff is top notch and go above and beyond to ensure that everything was perfect. Our daughter said her wedding was everything she ever dreamed of. Thank you Lissa and Elizabeth for working so hard to make sure it was perfect.

★★★★★ — H., May 2023

The Lake at Christenberry farms is hands down the best of all. Staff is AMAZING and extremely helpful. I recently had a Last minute small wedding there and it was perfect. Awesome facility with lots of things to use for Decor, views for days. They have literally thought of everything.

★★★★★ — Holly, Mar 2024

This venue could not have been more perfect! The views, the barn, but most importantly the people. It felt like working with my loving family. The efforts taken with this location have just left me in awe. Every.single.person… ALL OF THEM… Phenomenal!! I cannot recommend this place is perfection!!

★★★★★ — Carolyn, Mar 2024

We couldn't have been any happier with this picture-perfect venue and the wonderful staff. We had the wedding of our dreams, thanks in no small part to the owner and employees who took such great care of us. We highly recommend The Lake at Christenberry Farms.

★★★★★ — Bruce, Oct 2024

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Getting married at The Lake at Willow Oaks Weddings & Events

The Lake at Willow Oaks Weddings & Events 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.

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Where to find The Lake at Willow Oaks Weddings & Events

4919 Sevierville Rd, Maryville, TN37804

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