Situated in the pine trees of Nacogdoches, Texas, our 1914 registered historic church was home to one of the oldest African American congregations in the state. Built by famed architect Diedrich Rulfs, Zion Hill Baptist Church is the embodiment of timeless Southern elegance and simplicity. The church has been restored over the years to its former glory and updated with modern heating and cooling systems, security systems, and handicap accessibility so that it may continue to be a pillar of the community through historical preservation and social engagement. Zion Hill can accommodate a variety of events such as wedding ceremonies, micro receptions, bridal showers, and more. Please visit the City of Nacogdoches - Historic Sites website for more information and booking.

You don’t need to travel a great distance to have unique and exclusive experience. The Villa Tyler is a one-of-kind, beautiful, Italian-inspired wedding and event venue space, located on 50 acres of private landscape. The Villa offers two beautifully created ceremony locations. Although we are known for our breathtaking outdoor ceremony terrace and grounds, we also offer an elegant indoor ceremony venue, perfect for those not so perfect days outside.Having an outside reception is a beautiful idea but it isn’t always a realistic idea in Texas. We designed our one-of-a-kind reception ballroom to give you the feel of sitting outside under the Tuscan sky. In Italy, a Piazza is known as a second home and as such is absolutely the best meeting point where you will probably find a group of people enjoying their time. Our beautifully created piazza-style reception room is no exception.

The Texan was first established as a movie theater in 1948. It’s popularity and reputation spans the ages. With the exciting reestablishment of The Texan in the heart of downtown Athens, not only will the current generation and generations to come have a chance to bring The Texan back to its glory through the live music experience, but we believe that The Texan will be the catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Athens as a whole. Come out and see for yourself what steps the City of Athens has taken to bring this landmark venue back to life!