Where History Meets Hospitality: Book Our Event Space!

Venue Rental

Make Your Historic Moment Live Here.

To sustain the Center's nonprofit endeavors, this beautifully restored, 6,000-square-foot, three-story building is available for private event use. Located in the heart of historic Downtown Franklin and across the street from The Harpeth Hotel, the Center doubles as an exclusive event venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, graduation parties, corporate events, baby showers, and more!

A charming, distinct and configurable setting for any event, the Center's brick walls, hardwood floors, tall windows, and fireplaces serve as the perfect backdrop for your special occasion.

Weddings & Receptions

Corporate Events

Film & Photography

Explore Our Rental Sponsorship Opportunities

Sheriff Charlie Fox Package: $10,000

- Five (5) Half-Day Facility Rental ($10,000 value)
- Ad on LED Billboard at 2025 Street Festivals ($1,500 Value)
- 30-second commercial before Franklin Theatre Movies for One(1) Month (valid September – December 2025) ($250 Value)
- Use of 40 parking spots directly behind the building. ($1,000 value) **Additional spots may be reserved for an additional fee behind the adjacent LeHew Magid Big House with advanced notice.**
- Use of 80 folding fruitwood chairs, twelve (12) six- foot tables, nine (9) Cocktail tables, two (2) eight-foot tables ($450 value)
- Dedicated Manager-On-Duty for each rental period ($500 value)
- Complimentary Admission to Moore-Morris History & Culture Center ($400 Value)
- Complimentary Event Layout & Design ($250 value)
- Complimentary All-Day Coffee Bar ($600 Value)

Sheriff John H. Sawyer Package: $5,000

- Three (3) Half-Day Facility Rental ($6,000 value)
- Ad on LED Billboard at 2025 Street Festivals ($1,500 Value)
- Use of 40 parking spots directly behind the building. ($1,000 value) **Additional spots may be reserved for an additional fee behind the adjacent LeHew Magid Big House with advanced notice.**
- Use of 80 folding fruitwood chairs, twelve (12) six- foot tables, nine (9) Cocktail tables, two (2) eight-foot tables ($450 value)
- Dedicated Manager-On-Duty for each rental period ($300 value)
- Complimentary Admission to Moore-Morris History & Culture Center ($400 Value)
- Complimentary Event Layout & Design ($250 value)

Both packages above include:

- Use of the entire 6,400-square-foot building, which includes:
o One (1) room on the first floor
o Two (2) restrooms on the first floor
o Prep Kitchen
o One (1) large social room, currently featuring a bar on the second floor
o One (1) main gathering room on the third floor
o One (1) green room/bridal suite on the fourth floor if getting ready in the space
o Five (5) restrooms
- Wireless internet access

**Excludes additional event rentals (décor, dinnerware, catering, bartenders, event planning, linens, specific A/V rentals)

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Other Historic Destination Rentals

As a division of the nonprofit Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, the Moore-Morris History & Culture Center is one of many historic destinations that are available to rent for private events. Ask us about using The Franklin Theatre or LeHew Magid Big House for Preservation conference room for your event needs.