The Rawlings

For almost 71 years, The Rawlings has provided a scenic and historic atmosphere for weddings, family and class reunions, corporate gatherings, holiday parties and banquets. Set on a two-hundred acre estate running along Marrowbone Creek, The Rawlings boasts more than 12,000 square feet of restaurant and party facilities, tastefully decorated with antiques and family heirlooms.

The George Washington Room, A Perfect Choice For Your Rehearsal Dinner

Well-known for the South's best catfish, The Rawlings also offers creative and distinctive menu items from around the world. Catered groups can choose from The Rawlings traditional and seasonal menus, or they are welcome to assemble select dishes according to their own preferences. At The Rawlings, nothing is too plain or too exotic.

The Spacious Patio Terrace Room Overlooks Big Marrowbone Creek

To accommodate your event, we have beautiful outdoor grounds and 12,000 square feet of dining rooms decorated with antiques, silver, crystal, handmade quilts, and woodburing fireplaces. Our 200 acre estate stretches for a mile along Big Marrowbone Creek and Marrowbone Lake. Our on-site, full service catering specializes in wedding cakes, gourmet foods, international cuisine and regional cooking, and emphasizes hospitality and personalized service. The Rawlings is the perfect setting for Indoor and Outdoor Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, and Bridal Showers. Ceremonies can be held in the Outdoor Cedar Chapel or indoors in the Patio Terrace or George Washington Rooms. Give us a call at 615-876-2169 for more information.

On-Site Full Service Catering with 70 Years Experience

This site is filled with information on our famous catfish, our renowned catering faciltites and our beautiful wedding parties. Please bookmark this site and come back often. While you're here, why not read the history of The Rawlings, take a look at some past wedding receptions, get directions, or contact us?

The Rawlings is easily accessible from all parts of town.

I-24 West: I-24 West to exit #35, Turn left towards Joelton, Turn right on Eaton’s Creek Road at McDonalds, Go for about 1.3 miles. Turn right on Rawlings Road, Go straight through the blinking caution light and stop sign, Go for 1.3 miles to The Rawlings sign at 5395 Rawlings Road and turn left through the gates.

41-A North (Clarksville Highway): From W. Trinity Lane and Clarksville Highway intersection (Bordeaux Area, where Clarksville Hwy. crosses the Cumberland River close to Metro Center) Go 10 miles on 41-A North to Rawlings Road at the blinking caution light, turn left and go for 1.3 miles to The Rawlings sign at 5395 Rawlings Road and turn left through the gates.

41-A South (Clarksville Highway): From Cheatham County and Clarksville, Go towards Nashville, Turn Right on Rawlings Road at the blinking caution light. Go for 1.3 miles to The Rawlings sign at 5395 Rawlings Road and turn left through the gates.

155 East from West Nashville: (Briley Parkway, from the White Bridge Road, Charlotte Pike, and I-40 intersections ) to exit #21. Turn left on Clarksville Highway (41-A North), Go 7 miles to Rawlings Road at the blinking caution light, turn left, go 1.3 miles to The Rawlings sign at 5395 Rawlings Road and turn left through the gates.

From the Opryland Hotel Area: Take 155 North/West (Briley Parkway) to exit #21, Right on Clarksville Highway (41-A North), Go 7 miles to Rawlings Road at the blinking caution light, turn left, go 1.3 miles to The Rawlings sign at 5395 Rawlings Road and turn left through the gates.

The Rawlings
5395 Rawlings Road
P.O. Box 97
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-2169