Sampson's Hollow

Welcome to our beautiful outdoor venue in the Great Smoky Mountains. You must be interested in wedding planning and in search for choices of area event venues. We are honored that you are taking some time to visit with us through our website. Tennessee weddings, specifically East Tennessee weddings, are growing in demand largely due to the beauty of the landscape Are you looking for wedding inspiration? Perhaps you have a wedding theme in mind and are interested in a romantic woodland wedding or you just love the outdoors and want to be in the middle of wildflowers. Do you love vintage or inspired by the continued trend of farmhouse themes? Are you interested in marrying on a mountain? We are a mountain wedding venue sitting in a lovely hollow between two panoramic mountain landscapes. Very accessible to most major attractions and activities in the area. World renown Blackberry Farm is our next-door neighbor.
How is Sampson’s Hollow unique among the numerous wedding event venues in East Tennessee? Collectively, our family and staff have worked together since 2005 to create exceptional services and options for our bride and groom. That is how long we have been doing what we do. In almost 16 years, our venue has served as the choice for over 700 events, the majority of which were weddings or receptions. Our team of professionals have experience, energy, and enthusiasm for what we do. For us, it is not just a job. Everything we do for our clients reflects the southern hospitality we learned from our southern ancestors. We sincerely care about our brides and grooms. We care about the experience from your guests’ point of view and will infuse hospitality in everything we do for your wedding day. Our courteous, experienced coordinators want to help you build a package that will be perfect for your very own happily-ever after. We will curate the services and vendors for you, relieving you of stress and anxiety, while maintaining the brides’ unique style and inspiration. Sampson’s Hollow offers several options for an outdoor ceremony as well as a covered backup plan in the event of bad weather. Please spend some time browsing through our website. Whether you are interested in a more private, intimate outdoor elopement for just the bride and groom, or perhaps a mini-mony which allows a few more guests in attendance. Micro weddings are trending, and we offer two different more inclusive micro wedding packages, including a day of wedding coordinator, catering services of a DJ, the wedding cake and so much more at a more value-added price. Wedding photography can be added to any package. We specialize in wedding ceremonies and receptions for up to 150 guests.
The Great Smoky Mountains has long been recognized as the number one most visited park in the nation. Recently, Trip Advisor has recognized Gatlinburg, Tennessee as the most trending travel destination in the United States. This are of Appalachia is rich in historical and cultural significance. Sampson’s Hollow is an event venue that is gently kissed by the romantic mist of the Great Smoky Mountains. Shaconage, meaning “place of the blue smoke.” is the name given to the mystical mist by the Cherokee Mountains. It is a region of beautiful views, a diverse people, and deeply meaningful history.
Don’t you think this would be a lovely place to begin your once upon a time and happily ever after? Contact our wedding planners today to chat and to make plans to customize your own unique wedding.