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The Press Room, a renovated historic site just outside downtown Knoxville, contains an infinite number of possibilities with multiple rooms to facilitate weddings, corporate seminars, and special occasions. Enjoy the grand space of The Assembly or the 1923 Loft that is perfect for a corporate board meeting. The Printer’s Lounge and Courtyard finish the expansive space allowing for outdoor gatherings or casual social events. 

Floor plan of a building's press room and surrounding areas, including a loft, lounge, assembly hall, courtyard, bridal suite, and ramp.

the assembly

10,000 sq ft

up to 600 guests

An empty event hall with round tables covered in white tablecloths and decorated with greenery and candles, wooden chairs, string lights hanging from the ceiling, large windows, and exposed brick walls.

the 1923 LOft

800 sq ft

up to 30 guests

Empty dining tables with beige upholstered chairs in a rustic restaurant with exposed brick walls and wooden beams.

the printer’s lounge

900 sq ft

Interior of an elegant event space or bar with a long white counter, wooden paneling, and gold sequin tablecloths on round tables, decorated with white flowers. Large windows at the back let in natural light.

the courtyard

3,200 sq ft

Outdoor event space with white round tables and vases with white flowers, black decorative wall, and urban background.

what’s included

Tables & Wooden crossback chairs

flatware, glassware, chargers

China service

Complete setup & breakdown

Elegant event venue with round table decorated with a tall floral centerpiece of white flowers and greenery, set with black plates and gold accents, surrounded by wooden chairs, under warm string lights and brick walls.

See the space

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Outdoor dining area with a round table covered with a white tablecloth and four wooden chairs, with a small flower vase on the table. A large potted plant with green leaves is next to the building wall. The building has large glass windows with interior lights visible.
Outdoor patio area with potted plants, tables with white tablecloths, and black shade sails, near a building with stairs and a metal railing.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss at night in front of a vintage black and white car, with a glass building with reflections of string lights in the background.

event planning

The Press Room is part of the Spaces in the City family. We’re behind local favorites Kefi, Vida, The Vault, Jackson Terminal, The Square Room and Absinthe Minded. We understand what it takes to create a fantastic guest experience.

Planning a celebration takes vision, organization, and big-picture orchestration, all within a tight logistical framework. The day of your event is the culmination of the months we’ll spend creating a flawless masterplan to make it amazing. We will listen to your event objectives, review budget targets, and help determine the timeline.

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catering

We believe that quality, delicious food is the foundation for a successful gathering. Through our catering company, City Catering, we can put together an intimate evening for a few or huge celebrations for hundreds of guests.

Delicious catering can be as simple as board room snacks or boxed lunches for a meeting or as fancy as a seated + served dinner. Brunch, chef’s display, hors d’oeurves, full bar service, City Catering will provide all of your food and beverage needs.

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