A Grand Adventure Starts Here

To go with our travel theme, we're getting married at the most amazing place.

It's called the Historic Southern Railway Station and it's nestled right in the heart of downtown Knoxville.

I love this place for a variety of reasons, and I was absolutely thrilled that we were able to book it for our big day.


To start with, there's really no where better suited for our theme than a train station!

It was built in 1903 and shuttled passengers on 30 daily trains to and from Knoxville.

It's amazing architecture and grand feel were designed by Frank P. Milburn and everything in the building makes you feel the energy of busy days from long ago.

You can almost hear the shuffling of feet, the ringing of train whistles, and the chatter of the passengers that once milled around it's ballrooms and majestic staircase.


Although it ceased to be a train station in 1970, it was bought and renovated in the 80s.

Now it's an event space, with Blue Slip Winery hosting it's newest home downstairs.


We'll be holding our ceremony downstairs in the Samuel Spencer Ballroom, and our reception upstairs in the Southern Ballroom both of which you can see here.


Besides it's beauty and historical impact on Knoxville, it's also special because of it's location.

Outside of busy downtown but still within walking distance of 100th block and Gay Street, it's only a two minute walk from where Eric and I met for the first time.

It's also within walking distance of the hotel our guests will be in, and some of the best restaurants in Knoxville like Cru, Shuck, and everything on Market Square.


There's plenty of parking, and the kitchen spaces for the caterers (which is important to me, as I work for a catering company) are large and easy to access.


And if all of that doesn't sound perfect enough, let me tell you about the staff.


There's been a transition of staff as they've continued to grow and expand, and so far Lynn, Clay, and all of their team have been AMAZING.

They've been easy to contact and quick to communicate with, and most importantly for me VERY flexible with times to meet.

Any of my insane questions I've needed answers for they've gotten to me immediately all the while being excited about my event and so very kind and patient.


Needless to say, we're pumped. It's our dream venue, and every detail so far has made it even more perfect for us.


Check out my blog board on Pinterest to see an inside look of the station: Follow Marvyl's board To Be Triscritti on Pinterest.


Or you can check out more on their website here.


We're starting our grand adventure here, and I can't wait!