Wedding Services

The Fisk Memorial Chapel is available for weddings for members of the Fisk Family as well as citizens throughout the city of Nashville, Tennessee.  The current fee for renting the Chapel for a wedding is $1,000.00.  If you are interested in renting the Chapel for a wedding, please take note of the following guidelines.

In an effort to preserve the cultural and spiritual nature, as well as the historic splendor of the Fisk Memorial Chapel, the Renter must adhere to the following guidelines including those set forth in the Facilities Rental Agreement, for use:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional Guidelines:
 
  • Weddings & Wedding Rehearsals:
 
    • Rehearsals for wedding ceremonies will be scheduled for 2 hours on the day before the reserved wedding date. Rehearsal times will be scheduled based on availability of the Chapel on the University’s Calendar of Events & Academic Calendar and must be approved in advance by the Scheduling Coordinator.
 
    • Dressing room facilities are not available in the Chapel. All wedding parties must either come dressed or request to rent classroom space in Park Johnson Hall, located behind the Chapel. This request should be made through the Scheduling Coordinator.
 
  • Chapel Use: A reserved event time in the Chapel does not permit use of the entire building. The rental area in the Chapel is limited to the sanctuary, balcony and restrooms. In addition, the Chapel offices are located in the basement of the Chapel, which means that visitors need to be sensitive to the movement and noise they create during normal business hours. 
 
  • Handicapped access: Handicapped accessible restroom facilities are located in Park-Johnson Hall (behind the Chapel) or in Adam K. Spence Hall (next door).
 
  • Chancel: The chairs, pulpit and altar at the front of the Chancel may, at times, be moved for a specific service or event. Anyone desiring to move or rearrange the Chancel must make this request through the Scheduling Coordinator and receive prior written approval from the University. NOTE: Folding chairs are located on the stage on the right hand side of the Chapel. If these chairs are moved or taken down to accommodate your group, it is your responsibility to return them to their original position.
 
  • Music: All music (instrumental and/or vocal) performed in the Chapel must be in keeping with the spirit of worship and the University’s tradition of musical excellence.
 
  • Instruments:
 
    • Permission for use of the piano and organ must be requested with the Scheduling Coordinator and approved by the University prior to the signing of the Agreement, or as the Scheduling Coordinator and Renter may otherwise agree.
 
    • Use of these instruments is subject to additional fees, which shall be set forth on the Rental Summary. 
 
    • The Chapel has specific guidelines for use and movement of the piano and organ. Persons requesting use of the piano and/or organ must make this request through the Scheduling Coordinator. All requests for use of any other instrument’s belonging to the Chapel or University, or to bring in any additional instruments for the event, must also be approved by the University prior to the signing of this Agreement, or as the Scheduling Coordinator and Renter may otherwise agree.
 
  • Sound: The Fisk Memorial Chapel is not equipped with a permanent sound system. All requests for use of the portable sound system should be made through the Scheduling Coordinator.