The Forum is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Nashville in the Rivergate area, offering easy access from major highways and the Nashville International Airport. Guests enjoy the convenience of nearby hotels, restaurants, and ample on-site parking.

Our versatile venue accommodates a wide range of gatherings, from elegant weddings and corporate conferences to private celebrations, music showcases, and creative events. Whether you’re hosting 100 guests or 600, The Forum offers flexible layouts and modern amenities designed to bring your vision to life.

The Forum can host events ranging from 100 to 600 guests in our largest event space. Larger guest counts may be accommodated across multiple rooms, depending on the event layout.

The Forum offers flexible floor plans suited for both intimate and large-scale events.

Final guest capacity depends on your preferred layout and event type. Our team will help you determine the ideal setup for your occasion to ensure an effortless flow and elevated experience.

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Every event rental includes access to our main event hall, reception area, breakout or dressing suites, and optional staging areas.

The space features built-in lighting, climate control, and high-speed Wi-Fi, with additional equipment and AV packages available upon request.

The Forum offers a full experience, providing you with everything necessary to set up your own event.

We do allow outside vendors who are licensed and fully insured. We require that your independent vendors (e.g., caterers, rental companies) carry their own insurance and provide a certificate of insurance.

We highly recommend obtaining event insurance.  This protects your guests and your event. We recommend The Event Helper or Wedsure.

We work with a curated list of preferred caterers and can coordinate catering arrangements for your event.

Bar Service: Bar staffing is provided by The Forum. Clients provide their own alcohol; the venue supplies mixers and ice.

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Every event rental at The Forum is designed to be straightforward and inclusive, so you understand what is covered from the start rather than encountering unexpected add-on fees later in the planning process.

All rentals include venue access from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. the following day, along with an on-site event manager to support venue operations during your event.

Your rental also includes:

• Security staff for the event

• Professional bar staff, whether serving alcohol or non-alcoholic beverages

• Basic bar mixers and ice

• Audio-visual equipment and lighting, with an AV technician on site during the event

• 72-inch round tables and banquet chairs

• Up to 20 high-top cocktail tables

• Access to a prep kitchen for catering teams

• Event cleaning staff (“Helping Hands”) for setup support and post-event cleanup

• On-site parking with approximately 300 spaces available for guests

Table quantities and staffing are adjusted based on guest count and event package, with most events structured around four- or six-hour event windows. Additional hours can be added if needed.

Yes. The Forum offers ample free on-site parking for guests, vendors, and event staff, with approximately 300 parking spaces available. Additional overflow parking is also available at no additional cost.

Valet or shuttle services can be arranged for larger events upon request.

We recommend reserving your date as early as possible, typically six to twelve months in advance for weddings and corporate events. However, we do our best to accommodate shorter lead times when availability allows.

To schedule a private tour or request a custom quote, please complete our Contact Form.

A member of The Forum’s team will reach out within 2 - 5 business days to discuss your event details and help you begin planning your Nashville gathering.