The Columns At One Commerce Square

Guest capacity

Up to 800 seated guests

About this venue

Host your big event at The Columns, Memphis’ finest gala and reception venue. Built in 1929 as a bank lobby, The Columns boasts 22 marble pillars and 20,000 square feet of historic grandeur. With two levels of event space, it’s perfect for events hosting 200-800 people. Located in the heart of Memphis, The Columns evokes the city’s rich history while offering the excitement of a vibrant downtown. Many of Memphis’ greatest attractions — including the world-famous Rendezvous restaurant and the renowned music clubs of Beale Street — are just a block or two away.

Seated guest capacity

  • 200-800

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

  • Indoor
40 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103

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Columns Grand Ballroom

Host your event at Memphis' finest reception and gala venue

Host your big event at The Columns, Memphis’ finest gala and reception venue. Built in 1929 as a bank lobby, The Columns boasts 22 marble pillars and 20,000 square feet of historic grandeur. With two levels of event space, it’s perfect for events hosting 200-800 people. Located in the heart of Memphis, The Columns evokes the city’s rich history while offering the excitement of a vibrant downtown.

Guest capacity

Up to 800 Seated

Up to 1000 Standing

Square footage

20,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-(32) 60 inch round tables -(256) black banquet chairs -(10) 8 foot banquet tables -(10) LED Column lights (color may be chosen) -(2) security guards for 6 hour duration -(1) event liaison for event duration

Room cost

$8,550 for 10am-midnight rental

Available services that can be provided by The Columns At One Commerce Square

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - paid
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Lighting
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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5.0 (1 review)

  • Partner

    Verified review
    •Mike•3 years ago

    The Columns is a beautiful downtown Memphis building that is perfect for hosting wedding receptions, galas and private events. The Columns team are very professional, friendly and will go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure your event is perfect !

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