We were honored to work with St. Jude’s Farm, Fork & Cork, where our distinct rentals elevated the fundraising efforts of an important cause. Six of Nashville’s best chefs created a meal for over 300 guests at the private Franklin, TN farm of Michael W. Smith. Generous donors were treated to an upscale event with a thoughtful design, featuring natural elements. The contributions from this charity event helped to ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food.

Our fundraiser event rentals played up the farm-to-table culinary experience accented by our Harlin Dining Chairs, round guest tables and long Fruitwood Farm Tables, featuring fresh produce & candlelight centerpieces. Classic Madison glassware was set on the tables alongside our popular gold Austin flatware, adding gold detail to each place setting. Attendees dined on our Earthen China Collection, with an Onyx Dinner Plate and Alabaster Salad Plate. Our distinct rentals were a beautiful addition to a great cause – donors were grateful for a beautiful evening out supporting a massively important cause!

Looking for unique event rentals for your next fundraiser? A well-designed fundraising event leads to happier donors and opens up doors to more folks to help with your cause. We’d love to chat about how our distinct rentals can raise the bar at your next charity event. Email info@southerneventsonline.com to start chatting!

There are good times to be had at the bar of any Nashville event, whether you’re looking for something refreshing or trying out the event’s signature cocktail. With several event bars in various sizes and designs to choose from, your Middle Tennessee event is not complete without a bar! Southern has so many event bars to choose from – here are some ideas on how to incorporate them at your next wedding or event in Nashville, Tennessee.

Want to chat with an event specialist about setting up your Franklin, Nashville, or Middle Tennessee event? Send us a note at info@southerneventsonline.com and we’ll be so glad to help!

Photo by Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Bars on Display

Looking for a chic way to set up a display of beverages? Having your bar display refreshments in a buffet-style is something we love seeing at Nashville events. Our Harpeth Bar is the latest piece added to our catalog, with chic clean lines and stunning architecture. The recessed inset allows you to customize each bar to fit your event with your company logo, lite panels or floral inserts. Placing our favorite Cybil Glassware alongside bottles of refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic options allows guests to serve themselves at smaller events.

Photo by Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Another great option for using bars to display beverages is setting up infused water stations throughout the venue. Especially if you’re having an outdoor southern gathering, you’ll want to keep your guests hydrated! Having water options somewhere other than the main bar is a great way to help people stay refreshed without dealing with long lines. Our Acrylic Top with Fruitwood Column was gorgeous at this garden wedding styled shoot, and draped with our Bloom Chiffon Runner.

 John Myers Photographer

Whiskey Barrel Bars

Nothing says “Nashville Party” like Whiskey! Displaying fun desserts on a Whiskey Bar is a unique and fun way to incorporate southern fun with a sweet tooth. We’ve got plenty of pedestals to choose from, and our Wyatt Pedestal Cake Stands looks especially dreamy on a Whiskey Bar.

We also love setting up the Remington Bar Stools with Whiskey Barrel Bars to create extra high-top tables for the cocktail hour. This helps maximize your Nashville event venue space while adding a rustic touch. Add a lantern or two on top to create the design you desire – we’ve got plenty to choose from!

Franklin Bar Collection

If you’ve got lots of guests to care for, you’ll need multiple bars. Our Franklin Bars are perfect for the job – with 4ft and 8ft long bars with wood columns to match, you can easily mix and match to create the design and flow your event needs. And with their traditional, upscale look in a variety of finishes, the Franklin Bars are perfect for all your corporate, nonprofit, or traditional wedding needs.

Phindy Studios

Phindy Studios

Some of our favorite bar setups include two bars with a matching column in the middle, two or three bars side to side, or two bars creating an “L” shape at the corner of your venue – the perfect solution to long lines! With options in Antique White, Blackwood, Grayson, and Fruitwood you’re sure to find a Franklin Bar that fits.

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Minibars

Setting up stations around your event is a great way to keep crowds happy and hydrated. Adding minibars along the perimeter of the dance floor or just outside the cocktail area makes sure all guests can find something to sip on. Have these be a “beer only” or “non-alcoholic beverages only” bar, or display  Our Franklin 4ft Bars look amazing at weddings, social events, fundraisers, non-profit events and corporate events in the Nashville and Middle Tennessee area!

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Photo by Allison Lewis Photography

Rustic Bars

Set the scene with rustic specialty bar, like the Bond 6ft Bar made of rustic refurbished wood. This one-of-a-kind bar is a great way to add character to your event.

Boxwood Walls

Looking to create even more character at your Nashville event? The Boxwood Walls are a great way to add foliage to your party, creating walls where there aren’t any. Use it to add a background to your middle-of-the-room bar – your guests will love the greenery!

Want to chat with an event specialist about setting up your Franklin, Nashville, or Middle Tennessee event? Send us a note at info@southerneventsonline.com and we’ll be so glad to help!

Nashville is nicknamed Music City for a reason – the city is filled with amazing creative voices and so much musical talent! And here at Southern Events, our vast catalog of party rentals helps enhance your chosen design, and for songwriter in the round events, our rentals can help create the relax vibe these private events demand. With dozens of distinct event rentals to choose from, there are so many ways to style a singer-songwriter event in Music City!

Looking to dazzle at your next singer-songwriter event? Southern has all you need for your next Franklin, Nashville or Middle Tennessee event. Reach out to info@southerneventsonline.com to reserve any of the items you see! 

Bennett Couch

The dark leather and tufted details of our popular Bennett Couch is a great event rental for your Nashville songwriter in the round event. The stylish tufting and dark leather finish creates a comfortable seat for guests to relax and take in the music.

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Vintage Rugs

Our Vintage and Cowhide Rugs create a distinct stage or performance area, making it the perfect rental for an intimate singer-songwriter event in the round. As seating surrounds the “stage” area, our Vintage Rugs create a focal point and boho vibe customary of these events.

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Urban Metal Barstool

Musicians need somewhere to sit, and our Urban Metal Barstool is the perfect solution. Looking unique and industrial, it exudes the perfect city vibe for Music City’s best singers and songwriters to showcase their music.

Chocolate Poof

A comfortable addition to a musician’s design is our Chocolate Poof.  They match our Leather Bennett Couch, working as an unexpected accent piece while still being functional as another spot to sit or a great place to rest your feet.

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Granger Nesting Tables and Rivet Accent Tables

Great additions to the rustic-artist design are our new Granger Nesting Tables and Rivet Accent Tables. Metal legs and an urban look coupled with a solid wooden top make these rentals architecturally unique while still being functional.

Staging

If you’re interested in creating a more traditional stage setting, Southern’s Staging rentals are perfect. You can design your venue to elevate the musicians on a true stage and create stadium seating to allow listeners to comfortably view the artists at work.

Votive Candles and Lanterns

Nothing sets the mood like lighting! If your Nashville artists are performing an intimate, unplugged set then be sure to create an ambiance that matches. Votive Candles and Lanterns on various side tables, or even on the floor surrounding the stage area are the perfect answer to setting the mood at your Music City event.

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Urban Wood Side Table

Musicians will need somewhere to place their water, and guests will want somewhere to set their drinks. The popular Urban Wood Side Table brings dark, rustic wood front and center making it a great addition to your Music City singer-songwriter showcase.

Auditorium Seats

Our Vintage Auditorium Seats create a nostalgic music experience for listeners while retaining that unique Nashville vibe.

Farm Bistro & Crossback Stools

Give listeners somewhere to sit and enjoy their drinks while taking in the music – our Farm Bistro tables are great high-top tables (perfect for creating stadium seating behind lower couches and sofas), while our Crossback Stools add a rustic Nashville touch to a musical experience.

Courtney Davidson Photo

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Modern romance was the vision for our inspiration style shoot at the breathtaking Estate at Cherokee Dock in Nashville, TN. The shoot featured a dreamy pink, white and gold color palette as ee partnered with the wedding planning team from It Takes Two. Pairing romantic vintage rentals with sleek, modern rentals to create this look, we’re in love with the results!

White draping under a gorgeous magnolia tree on the estate provided the perfect canvas for a romantic outdoor affair. For our garden dining area, we paired vintage inspired Adeline Dining Chairs with Ivory Luxe Linens for texture and romantic style. Our table setting included our elegant Gatsby Champagne Coupe, Madison Glassware, and charming Darcy China combined with metallic modern accents. Our gold Austin Flatware, Vera Floral Gold Accent Dessert Plate, and Medallion Gold Glass Charger provided just enough sparkle while a beautiful floral centerpiece by Petals and Fields tied everything together.

For the ceremony, Acrylic Ghost Chairs provided an unexpected touch of modern style to the ceremony, completing the marriage modern and romantic. A few of our favorite vintage pieces, including our Vintage Harper Couch and Leona Coffee Table, were used to create intimate lounge area while our Acrylic Rectangle Containers tied back to the other modern touches.

The fabulous cake by Lillian Lane Bakery was displayed on an elegant White Chiffon Runner over our Isabel Oval Table, and surrounded the gorgeous confection with candlelight, set off in our Davis Glass Cylinders. So much to love!

Thank you to Kenzie Hammock of Honey Bee Tennessee for capturing every detail, and Estate at Cherokee Dock for having us! Such a magical day – if you’re looking to recreate this Modern Romance style shoot with vintage and modern event rentals, reach out to info@southerneventsonline.com for more details.

These days modern and chic event rentals are all about clean lines, futuristic feels and reinvented classics. Southern Events has the modern event rentals in stock to give your next Nashville or Franklin, TN party a fresh and forward-looking feel.

Acrylic Chairs

Phindy Studios

Our sleek acrylic chairs instantly modernize any event design. From the clean, clear lines of our Ghost Arm Chair to the eye-catching architecture of the Fantasma Side Chair, these unique chairs are form and function in one.

Marble Plates

Katelyn Nicole Photography

Marble is a classic look but shown in a new way, make it modern and chic. Our Carrera Marble Dinner Plates  make a sophisticated addition to any wedding or event tablescape and can be played up with dark jewel tones for a high drama look.

Capriano Marble Table

Art-deco inspired with a unique shape and a classic marble top, the gorgeous Capriano Marble and Copper Accent Table is a must-have for any modern lounge. Modern event rentals are sleek yet functional – we love the metalwork detail of this sculptural piece! We’re certain your guests will swoon over it too!

Echo Side Tables

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Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Simplicity is a core design element of our chic modern event rentals. We have sleek ansd silver tables for rent that are easy to mix and match for the perfect modern event design. Our Echo Silver Mirror Side Tables are a perfect example: eye-catching without being overdone.

Mercer Furniture

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When it comes to modern lounge seating, you want white furniture and clean lines. Plus, you want function and style to match your overall event decor. Our Mercer Furniture Collection is the perfect modern event rentals – from the White Leather Couch and Ottoman to the cleverly-constructed L Shaped Bench and White Tower with built in power for corporate events.

Cybil Glassware

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Our striking Cybil Glassware is a must for a modern & chic table setting. The unexpected lines of this elegant glassware exude chic, forward-thinking design.

Black & White Triangle Plates

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Jen and Chris Creed Photograph

We love a dramatic black and white color scheme for a chic modern event, so it’s no surprise that our Black & White Tribeca Triangle Plate is one of the hottest items in our inventory. These designer plates add a cool geometric element to any place setting. We especially love them with gold accents, or on display at a buffet.

Copper Flatware

Jen and Chris Creed Photography

The key to keeping modern design fresh is simply adding a few warm touches to complement the sharp angles and cool color palette. Our Brushed Copper Flatware is a fantastic touch to finish off a modern table setting, particularly when allowed to pop against a clean white background!

Love this look? Discover how to create the perfect modern design and add modern event rentals to your Nashville and Franklin, TN events, info@southerneventsonline.com.

We love when a new space opens its doors here in Franklin, TN, but when new spaces are as beautifully designed as The Lodge our hearts do a little dance! The Lodge in Franklin, TN is a co-working space beautifully designed with high ceilings, modern amenities, and rustic style. With private rooms and an industrial style event space, it’s a great location for companies to host gatherings, summits, retreats, or simply get-out-of-the-office meetings.

For company cocktail hours, summits, or retreats The Lodge‘s large event space boasts rustic finishes and large glass garage doors to let in lots of natural light. Adjacent to the co-working space (with smaller private meeting rooms, kitchen and shared co-working room) this space offers a blank canvas for a variety of set-ups including lounges with nearby bar and cocktail tables or styled dining table for guests to gather.

Meetings at The Lodge will benefit from large windows in various private rooms, making sure that attendees feel the refreshing energy of the sunlight while still having everything they need to get work done. We added a collection of our vintage chairs to the farmhouse table, plus our unique Sunny Rolling Cart to give this meeting space an inspiring pop of color. Built-in whiteboards and high-speed wifi are standard – just add your co-workers and your next big idea!

Get in touch with the team at The Lodge to learn more and reserve space for your upcoming event, hello@thelodgefranklin.com. Photos by Jen and Chris Creed

Planning your big day can be an overwhelming endeavor, but designing your big day should be genuinely fun and exciting! The overall style of a big day should reflect the couple’s personalities and set the tone for a joyous occasion. No matter what design best encompasses you, adding character to your chosen wedding venue in Nashville or Franklin, TN is easily done with the right rentals.

Not sure exactly how to get started? The experts at Southern have put together different wedding styles to provide a little inspiration for your upcoming Middle Tennessee nuptials:

Wedding Style: Modern Chic

Modern Chic is a darling design that features sleek lines combined with bright colors and lots of texture. Neutral Grayson Farm Tables set the scene and a dressed to the nines with Gold Austin Flatware, Medallion Gold Chargers, and Black & White Triangle Plates. We love the acrylic Ghost Chairs on one side, and the Midas Gold Velour Bench on the other for a unique take on seated dinners.

Looking to add some vintage flair to a modern and chic event? Out Gatsby Champagne Coupes look perfect in any setting and bring the old-world glamour to any occasion.

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Wedding Style: Garden Romantic

A sweetly romantic garden party is a wonderful and heartfelt way to exchange vows, with a soft color palette and plenty of vintage touches. Distressed Farm Tables in white wash with natural wood Cross Back Chairs or our Harlin Dining Chairs welcome guests into a secret garden, where dreamy rentals set the scene. Tables are adorned with ornate details like our Hob Knob Glassware and Abby Fine Silver Flatware next to satin dinner napkins, or placed perfectly among Chiffon Table Runners. Lounge areas aren’t left out, as our Tessa Tufted Linen Beige Loveseat with wooden legs adds natural subtle romance to any area.

Phindy Studios

Phindy Studios

Phindy Studios

John Myers Photography

John Myers Photography

John Myers Photography

Wedding Style: Textured Boho

Couples with a genuine love of nature and vibrant colors fall perfectly in love with this Textured Boho style – a gorgeous mix of organic elements topped with vintage & metallic details. Wood Chargers, Artisan China, unique Como Flatware, and gold flourishes stun in any setting – not to mention, they are accented perfectly regardless of your chosen color palette. Painted vintage furniture is perfectly Bohemian with bright and vibrant colors – the vividly colored Charlotte Chair and vintage Basil Arm Chair are just two selections from our vast inventory of delightful vintage chairs. Natural texture continues from dinner to dessert as a delicious cake is even more beautiful served atop Barnwood Square Cake Plateaus. Free spirits, happy hearts, and a bohemian design that never disappoints.

Jen & Chris Creed

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Jenna Henderson, Photographer

Jen & Chris Creed

Like what you see? Contact our team to learn more about our distinct wedding rentals for your Nashville and Franklin, TN events at info@southerneventsonline.com.

No matter what kind of Nashville or Franklin TN event you’re having, a lounge area is a welcome addition. It allows guests to mix and mingle outside of their assigned tables or beyond a conference classroom setting. And with Southern’s rentals, lounge areas are functional and fun.

Need a little inspiration? We’ve put together three popular lounge styles, each featuring a variety of our most loved rentals.

Event Lounge Style: Bright White

Our new White Leather Mercer Tower is powered, meaning it can be used as a charging station for guests! Busy professionals at your event will love this feature; and paired with ghost chairs and white & silver accents, it’s chic any time of the year.

Phindy Studios

Phindy Studios

Event Lounge Style: Color Pop

Add a little brand personalization to your event with color! Dress up the classic Mykonos Coffee Table and Santorini Sofa with bright pillows and complete your lounge look with colorful pieces and accessories, like our Urban Metal Arm Chair or Rhapsody in Blue chairs.

Event Lounge Style: Rustic Texture

Going for an earthier style? Layering textures can do the work for you! Our tufted leather Bennett Sofa pairs with elegant pillows and the Barnwood Coffee Table to create a lounge that’s comfy for putting up your feet after networking at an event!

Urban Side Table

Event Lounge Packages = Event Styling Made Simple

Looking for something with a little more vintage flare? Or hoping for metallics galore? You can easily define a lounge space without wondering if it all goes together with our specially designed lounge packages. Take the guesswork out of designing your lounge or determining your preferred style and add a lounge package designed by the pros!

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Love these looks? Contact the team today for a quick quote or to reserve the rentals of your choice, info@southerneventsonline.com.

Team Southern has been hard at work sourcing striking new rental pieces for your upcoming events in Nashville & Middle Tennesee. With metallic accents, bold prints, and comfortable tufted furniture, you just might swoon at all that is new in stock!

Looking to dazzle at your next occasion? Southern has all you need for your next Franklin, Nashville or Middle Tennessee event. Reach out to info@southerneventsonline.com to reserve any of the items you see! 

Harlin Chairs

Our Harlin Chairs are the answer for a more formal but still rustic Cross-Back Chair. The architecturally stunning design in natural wood adds elegance to any event, looking striking no matter the season. Available with or without an ivory cushion, this piece has been loved at indoor and outdoor events alike! We love its versatility and the black-tie rustic charm it brings to any occasion.

Photo Credit: Jenna Henderson Photographer

Photo Credit: Phindy Studios

Laguna & Coronado Gold Accent Plates

Adding to our Gold Accent Plates, Laguna and Coronado plates are a gorgeous addition to any place setting. Gold with a hint of sky blue, these small accent plates feature distinct patterns perfectly sized for a starter, salad or dessert course as part of a table setting, or displayed during a cocktail event.

Photo Credit: Jenna Henderson Photographer

Gold Rimmed Glass Chargers

A little gold goes a long way, and our new Gold Rimmed Glass Chargers (also shown above) add a metallic warmth to a modern glass charger plate. Tablescapes featuring just a hint of gold will dazzle guests and are perfect for hosts who truly want just a hint of this very on-trend accent.

Winstead Gray Tufted Bench

The Winstead Gray Tufted Bench is extra large, making it ideal for any lounge area. Tufted at the top with hammered details around the bottom, this bench is a clean and chic new way to welcome guests to your event. Whether used as seating or as a coffee table, the neutral gray color and tufted fabric play incredibly well into any design you choose.

Photo Credit: Phindy Studios

Chiffon Runners

Elegant Chiffon Runners add a new element of texture to your upcoming tablescapes. The sheer, smooth fabric adds a romantic touch and looks especially stunning when paired with a farm table or the Fruitwood Bar. We have also had clients used this as part of wedding ceremony backdrops, intertwined with flowers and greenery garlands. Available in blush, dove gray or ivory, the muted colors coordinate nicely with any color palettes.

Photo Credit: Abigail Bridges PhotographyPhoto Credit: John Myers Photographer

Cecilia Floral Matte Satin

Feeling bold? The Cecilia Floral Matte Satin fabric adds a bold romantic pattern in muted colors, creating effortless elegance for your cocktail hour or main event. We especially love the way it so easily pairs with our other satin linens in coordinating colors for a truly seamless design. We love this at any occasion, whether a romantic garden wedding or a grand gala!

Photo Credit: Phindy Studios

Cheval Gold Mirrored Table in Large and Small

A side table that glistens adds depth to an event’s style. The Cheval Gold Mirrored Table comes in two sizes (large and small) has striking lines in a metallic finish, ideal for a modern design. Gold adds a bit of romance, making it perfect to accompany a blush or all white color palette. We can’t wait to see how you’ll design it!

Echo Silver Mirrored Table in Large and Small

Our Echo Silver Mirrored Table in large and small is just as stunning as the Cheval, only in silver metallic. The chrome finish lends itself well to any modern seating areas and is welcomed by guests as a place to rest their drinks while mingling with others.

Photo Credit: Phindy Studios

Floral Printed Dance Floor

An inspirational dance floor really elevates the entire look of an event – when the design is coordinated from top to literally bottom, it stands out in a marvelous way! The new Floral Printed Dance Floor features oversize prints in various corners of the dance floor. Peonies in a barely-there pink are featured, allows the elegance to carry over from dinner to dancing. We loved it at the Heritage Ball 2017 as an entry into the main space – the striking and romantic design had guests swooning!

Photo Credit: Phindy Studios

Drumroll, please! We are thrilled to welcome new items to our inventory – just in time for spring and summer soirees! Introducing…

Adeline Dining Chair

With a rounded rattan back and neutral padded cushion, we see the Adeline Dining Chair making a splash as spring and summer parties this year.  The natural wood finish and carving details gives the chair a formal look, perfect the head table at your wedding or as part of a speaking panel of special guests. Quantity is limited on our Adeline Dining Chair so don’t delay to reserve this for your upcoming events!

Harlin Dining Chair

Our Harlin Dining Chair is an all-wood chair featuring a natural finish, molded legs and picture window back.  Brand new to the Nashville market, this chair has universal appeal.  We see it working well at an outdoor Southern wedding, a boho-inspired rehearsal dinner or a corporate gala looking to embrace the minimalism trend – so many possibilities!

Sophia Flatware

With its organic shape, our Sophia Flatware is a silver flatware set that includes a salad fork, dinner knife, soup spoon, dinner fork and teaspoon (as shown below).  We love this with our Earthern China and Round White China as part of a minimalistic tablescape or pair it with our Darcy or Heirloom China to embrace the feminine detailing.

Gold Accent Plates

Meet Blair, Kate & Vera! Available in three patterns, our Gold Accent Plates feature metallic gold detailing and measure 8″.  We love mixing these with our Darcy and Earthen China as well as using them for wedding cake service or on a dessert bar.

Ellie Cake Stand

Available in a brushed gold or brushed silver finish, measuring 18 or 22″ diameter and 4” height

CeCe Silver Side Table

The high-gloss finish of our CeCe Silver side table as well as her pedestal shape makes this table a natural pair to our Jackson Silver Bistro Table. It pairs well with our Mercer Furniture Collection as part of an event lounge. Measures  23” height and 18” in diameter.

Mercer Lounge Furniture

Expanding upon our Mercer Ottoman & Couch, we have added our Mercer White Leather L-Shaped Bench and Mercer White Leather Tower to our lounge furniture collection.  Featuring a snow white leather finish, the L-Shaped benches and tufted tower (with built in power!) make versatile seating configurations a breeze!

Bennett Sofa

A new addition to our Vintage Prop Shoppe, our Bennett Sofa is a mahogany leather sofa with rolled arms, nailhead detailing and tufted back.  The low profile and masculine styling, makes this sofa ideal for corporate cocktail parties, photo shoots or downtown weddings.

Pure Glassware

Introducing our new Pure Glassware collection! This Riedel-inspired glassware in available in a white wine glass, red wine glass and water glass.