Whether planning the wedding of your dreams or a social event to remember, let us offer a unique and memorable experience for you and your guests. Get married under a pavilion on the riverfront then dine and dance your way through the night inside the Aquarium. We have a host of premium caterers to choose from as well as a multitude of downtown hotels for your guests. Simply contact Meredith Lewallen and she will get your event started in the right direction.

Venues Prices

Tennessee Aquarium Experience
If you really want to impress your guests on your wedding day, treat them to a spectacular night on the river.

• Includes exhibit access to the entire aquarium.
• $2,400 rental fee for up to 100 guests. Includes use of outdoor pavilion.
• Additional guests $20 each.
• Available nightly from 7 — 10:30 p.m.
• Food, tables & chairs provided at additional cost through approved caterers.
• Drink and bar options provided by the aquarium.
• See FAQ for more information.

River Journey
Our original aquarium is the perfect place for a night of dinner and dancing, with exhibits open throughout the evening.

• $1,600 rental fee for up to 100 guests. Includes use of outdoor pavillion.
• Additional guests $13 each.
• River Journey accommodates 200 for a sit-down dinner and 700 reception style.
• Available nightly from 7 — 10:30 p.m.
• Food, tables & chairs provided at additional cost through approved caterers.
• Drink and bar options provided by the aquarium.
• See FAQ for more information.

Ocean Journey
Turn your reception into a tropical soirée, with stingrays, jellyfish, butterflies, sharks and more.

• $1,300 rental fee for up to 100 guests.
• Additional guests $11 each.
• Ocean Journey accommodates 50 for a sit-down dinner and 200 reception style.
• Available nightly from 7 — 10:30 p.m.
• Food, tables & chairs provided at additional cost through approved caterers.
• Drink and bar options provided by the aquarium.
• See FAQ for more information.

River Gorge Explorer
Host a truly unique rehearsal dinner aboard the River Gorge Explorer while taking an exciting cruise down the Tennessee River. Let our captains perform your intimate ceremony and then enjoy a reception with breathtaking views of the Tennessee River Gorge as well as the Chattanooga Riverfront.

• $2,000* base rental fee for a 2 hour cruise.  (*may be subject to a fuel surcharge)
• More time can be reserved at an additional cost of $750 per hour.
• Accommodates up to 70 people for early-bird, afternoon lunch or sunset cruises.
• CD, DVD, and powerpoint are available on the boat.
• Limited catering and beverage options are available. Contact us for details.

IMAX Theater
For an elegant reception filled with dinner, music and dancing, the IMAX Theater and Great Hall is the place to be.

• Includes private screening of a current film.
• $1,500 rental fee for up to 150 guests. Additional guests $7.75 each. Weekend rentals may be subject to additional fee.
• Great Hall accommodates 200 guests for a sit-down dinner and 350 reception style.
• Food, tables & chairs provided at additional cost through approved caterers.
• Drink and bar options provided by the aquarium.