Corporate meetings, holiday parties, wedding receptions and private celebrations for up to 288 guests can be held in one open hall of 5,876 square feet. The Atlantic Venue occupies a restored commercial building at 205 NW Atlantic Street in downtown Tullahoma, Tennessee, about 75 miles southeast of Nashville.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists a wide range of business formats: executive retreats, conferences, seminars, strategic planning sessions, team building, networking evenings, luncheons, awards ceremonies, and client or employee appreciation events. Holiday parties, cocktail receptions and dinners are also on the list. Because the floor is a single open volume, the organizer sets the layout, from rows of chairs facing a speaker to round tables for a banquet. A PA system is included in the rental. The site mentions no projector or screen, so presentation equipment should be confirmed or brought in.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are a core part of the business. The Atlantic works as an open vendor venue, which means couples choose their own caterer, florist, photographer and entertainment. A groom and bridal suite is included for getting ready, and the catering kitchen gives the chosen caterer a place to stage and plate. The interior mixes an industrial shell with Art Deco touches, so a ceremony and a reception can both take place under one roof. Tours can be scheduled with the venue before booking.
Rooms and capacities
The event floor measures 5,876 square feet, with black-stained polished concrete, an exposed brick wall and skylights that bring in daylight. The venue gives a maximum of 288 guests. Furniture is part of every rental: 250 gold Chiavari chairs, 25 round tables of 60 inches, six rectangular tables of 96 by 30 inches and eight cocktail tables, plus four spandex cocktail linens in white or black. Rental hours run from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekends.
Catering
There is no in-house restaurant. Organizers bring a caterer of their choice, who works from the on-site catering kitchen with a food warmer, prep tables, two refrigerators and an ice maker. The corporate page also mentions a full bar. The venue does not publish its alcohol policy, so bar service and licensing should be confirmed when requesting a date.
History and setting
Tullahoma grew from a work camp set up in 1852 along the new Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. The building on Atlantic Street housed businesses that served the railroad trade, including at least four hardware stores over the years, and the venue still presents itself as the former Tullahoma Hardware Store. Major renovations in 2011 and 2021 brought back its historic character: polished floors, bare brick and natural light from above.
Getting there
The Atlantic sits in the center of Tullahoma, in Middle Tennessee. From Nashville, the drive is about 75 miles, or roughly one hour and twenty minutes, by I-24 south to exit 111 and then TN-55. From Huntsville, Alabama, it is about 58 miles, roughly one hour and fifteen minutes. Murfreesboro, Shelbyville and Manchester are a short drive away. Parking arrangements are not published and are worth checking for larger groups.
