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Host Iconic Events & Meetings in the Heart of Chattanooga

Our 12 private event spaces are perfectly suited for social events, corporate meetings and team retreats. Your group can recline on conditioned leather sofas, swill cocktails and indulge in bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp. How’s that for a splendid good time?

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Pick Your Perk at The Read House

Plan your next meeting or group stay and enjoy added value-your way.

  • 10-50 room nights: Pick 1 perk
  • 51-100 room nights: Pick 2 perks
  • 101+ room nights: Pick 3 perks

Available Perks:

  • 50% off room rental
  • 10% off food & beverage
  • 10% off audiovisual services
  • Complimentary coffee break
  • Complimentary one-hour reception
  • One drink voucher per guestroom (Bar & Billiards or Bridgeman’s)
  • Complimentary upgrade to Chiavari chairs
  • Discounted valet parking

Promotion valid for Sunday through Thursday only. Some blackout dates apply. Valid for new bookings only through 2027 (not applicable to existing bookings). Minimum 10 rooms per night. Contract must be signed by March 31, 2026.

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Stylish Settings for Every Occasion

From intimate gatherings to lavish 400-person affairs, our event and meeting spaces are designed to impress no matter the occasion.

Venues
12
Banquet Space
17,000ft2
Largest Capacity
1,090
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Choice Spaces

Ballroom
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Silver Ballroom

A show-stopping ballroom accommodating up to 400 people, the Silver Room’s stunning baroque detail and floor-to-ceiling mirrors make it easy to envision gents in black ties and ladies in ball gowns swirling on the polished floor.

Space: 3,638ft2
Capacity: 400

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Gold Room
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Gold Room

This gleaming space is all about old-time glamour, with vintage-inspired furnishings, twirling light fixtures overhead and, of course, festive gold touches throughout. At 783 square feet, it’s an ideal spot for an intimate affair.

Space: 783ft2
Capacity: 70

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Chestnut Room
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Chestnut Room

Brimming with details of a bygone era—beaded chandeliers, crown molding and a cozy fireplace in the center of it all, our Chestnut Room hosts up to 75 guests. It’s ideal for smaller functions and cocktail parties.

Space: 1,298ft2
Capacity: 75

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Centennial
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Centennial Room

History, high style, and Chattanooga charm abound in this refurbished event space. The room is also equipped with a stage and backdrop curtains, for those looking to captivate a crowd.

Space: 2,950ft2
Capacity: 285

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The Garden
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The Garden

The Read House’s breathtaking 3,000 sq.ft. formal garden is designed for unforgettable outdoor receptions and celebrations. Surrounded by evergreens and vibrant blooming perennials, The Garden boasts a hardscape court, lawn space and a romantic fountain centerpiece, adorned with elegant statuary.

Space: 3,000 sq ft2
Capacity: 140 people

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Crutchfield Room
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The Crutchfield Room

A modern complement to the grandeur of the Green Room, the newly renovated Crutchfield Room offers a refined, contemporary space ideal for intimate gatherings and dynamic events. With approximately 922 square feet of flexible event space, this room is designed to accommodate a variety of layouts—from corporate meetings and workshops to private receptions and social functions.

Space: 922 sq ft2
Capacity: 140 people

Capacities

Level One Floor Plans & Capacity Charts

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Capacities
Name Square Feet Size Height Banquet Theatre Reception Classroom Conference U-Shape Hollow Square
Green Room 2,176 64′ x 35′ 11′ 120 160 160 120 100 50
Crutchfield Room 922 49′ x 13′ 8′ 4″ 80 140 100 66 35 27 36
Chestnut Room 1,298 32′ x 41′ 11′ 60 70 75 40 34 34 34
The Garden 3,000 20′ x 50′ Outdoor Event Space 40 140 80

 

 

Level Two Floor Plans & Capacity Charts

second floor floorplan of the hotel
Capacities
Name Square Feet Size Height Banquet Theatre Reception Classroom Conference U-Shape Single U-Shape Double Hollow Square
Silver Ballroom 3,638 34’ x 107’ 20′ 270 400 300 234
Centennial Room 2,950 59’ x 50’ 8′ 200 285 200 120 72 57 90
Centennial Pre-function 858 29′ x 30′ 7′ Pre-function area for Food & Beverage Staging
Centennial Terrace 1,600 40′ x 40′ Outdoor Event Space
River City 655 31′ x 30′ 8′ 40 70 50 29 34 27
Gold 783 29′ x 27′ 9′ 40 70 50 48 30 33 42
West 403 13′ x 31′ 9′ 24 35 30 15 20 20
East 265 15′ x 31′ 9′ 24 35 30 15 20 20
McAdoo Board Room 360 14′ x 45′ 8′ Conference Room Seats 12
Sun Room 585 13′ x 45′ 11′ Pre-function area for Food & Beverage Staging
Silver Ballroom Foyer 736 46′ x 16′ 10′ Pre-function area for Food & Beverage Staging

 

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Fun & Festive Food

Wow the crowd with a menu that’s perfectly tailored to your event—whether you need hot breakfast for the bunch or passed hors d’oeuvres for a cocktail hour.

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