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Martin Event Center

The Martin Event Center in Martin, Tennessee is a 3500 sq/ft multipurpose facility that can be setup to accommodate any event need from weddings, school dances, formals, private dinners, large conferences, receptions, celebrations, civic club meetings, or corporate/business trainings. The space be set up as a 4 room configurations or one large event space. Requests are encouraged to be made online but may be made in-person or by phone.

Address 

89 Central Street

Event Center: 731 281 7308
City Hall: 731 587 3126
Comm. Dev: 731 588 2507  
Event Center Coordinator, Hunter Burton & Michael Nielsen 

 

Indoor Room Rental Fees

*Three hour time blocks are 7am-10am, 11am-2pm, & 3pm-6pm.  After hours meetings can be requested.
**Prices vary based on setup time and after hours rentals.
 
ROOM *3 Hour Rate (M-Th) Full Day Rate (M-Th) Weekend Rates (Fr-Sun)
Room A or B $25 $50 X
Room A & B  $45 $90 X
Room C $60 $120 X
Room D  $75 $150 X
Room A,B,& C $100 $200-$450 ** $700
Room C & D $110 $220-$470 ** $750
Full Event Room  X $400-$650 ** $900
  • The room rental comes with access to the lecterns, round tables, long tables, chairs, & AV equipment on site.
  • Additional set up pieces can be rented.( bar carts, risers, pipe & drape, piano/keyboard )

Outdoor Stage Rental Fees

  • Outdoor Stage: $200 (includes house sound system, 2 mics, no tables or chairs)
  • Additional Sound System Rental: $500 – $1000
  • Tables & Chairs: Contact for pricing
  • Indoor Greenroom Space: Can be requested/ rented based on Event Center availably
 
The rental of the outdoor stage does not include any indoor space apart from restroom access.

Rental Agreement & Availability 

The room or stage can be booked 1 year in advance.

 

 

Please confirm your event date with us prior to turning in your rental agreement contract.

 

 

A 50% deposit is due upon contract signing. Full payment is required 14 days prior. The event is subject to cancelation is payment is not received.

 

Looking to book different spaces?

The Martin Tennessee Event Center is located inside the Martin Public Library. Check out all the available meeting spaces and rooms at the City of Martin Public Library. The library is free and open to the public during active hours. Check out all the free facilities the Library has to offer here.  

Other Event Venues in Martin, TN 

The Martin Courtyard  

The Lindell 

UT Martin 

Hampton Inn Martin 

 

Please read our contract for full disclosure regarding rentals, catering, and fees.

 

Want to Rent out the Event Center?

Fill out the form below and we will reach out to about the availability of the event center.

Event Center Reservation Form

Equipment Available

  • 34 60in rounds tables. - dark grey color
  • 300 dark grey steel chairs - weight capacity 300lbs
  • 10 - 8ft long grey tables
  • 10 conference/training tables
  • 8 round cocktail tables
  • 2 sizes of podiums
  • 2 Mobile Bars ( $150 per bar rental fee )
  • Mobile Piano Keyboard ( $50 rental fee )

 

AV Services Available

  • Hand-Held Microphones
  • Lapel Microphones
  • Projectors available based on room configuration
  • 2 LG Display TVs located in rooms A & B

Please bring your own laptop or tablet to display images, music, or video.

Room Configurations 

Whole Room max capacity 300( chairs only). Room capacity will vary based on set up to include tables or other needs.
 
Rooms Available: A & B, C, D, C&D, D, All

View Inside the Martin Event Center

These images are from events and can be used for inspiration and layout. The MEC does not provide tablecloths, china, decor, florwers, ect. Decor and table settings can be rented from local suppliers. We do provide the items listed above.

Approved Catering Services

Sodexo - Full Service Catering 

  • Full Service Catering Options Available
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and hors d’oeuvres.
  • Anoush Lazarian 731-881-7994
 
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Desserts, Snacks, hors d’oeuvres, Coffee/Beverage Station, Vegetarian.
  • They can do a full service coffee bar with barista and espresso machine.
  •   731-446-7052
Sammies Martin, TN - Sandwich Shop

Rolling Smoke BBQ & Catering  

  • Misty Menees 731-514-7289
  • Lunch or Dinner, Drop off, or full-service buffet,  linens available.
 
  • Tammy Collins 731-648-9239
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Desserts, Snacks, hors d’oeuvres, Coffee/Beverage Station, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Drop off or Full Service
  • Can Rent China ( no linens, bar service, or wait staff)
 
 
 
 
 
  • Full service catering and staffing options. 
  • Full variety of food options. 
  • Address: 2078 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, TN 38305
  • Phone: 731-660-6445
  • https://www.gourmet-your-way.com/
 
 
  • Plated or Buffet Lunch and Dinners service offered.
  • Staffing services offered.
  • Phone: 270-236-9858
  • Address: 1802 S, 7th St, Hickman, KY 42050
 
Phone: 731-445-6610

Bar Service: 

  • Offers Full Bar Service & Catering Service Options
  • Phone: (731) 261-8091
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: 301 South Lindell , Martin, TN
  • Offers Full Bar Service
  • Phone: (731) 587-5542
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: 119 Church St, Martin, TN
  • Offers Full Bar Service & Catering Service Options
  • Phone: Kimberly- 731 592 3531 or 7317960772
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: 105 Church St. , Martin, TN
 

Becoming a prefered caterer. 

Caterers are required to sign the Martin Event Center catering agreement, agrees to our catering terms and services, and provide a yearly updated insurance certificate. Service provides who do not follow our rules and guidelines or fail to provide the needed documents will be removed from the list. Please email Hunter Burton at [email protected] to submit catering information for approval.