Absolutely great place. Very pretty. Had my daughter's…read morememorial here last year. Owners were fabulous. Very helpful and nice.

The Reserve at Bluebird Hill was a wonderful venue for my daughter's wedding reception…read more The hilltop location is beautiful and very photogenic. The building was big enough for our 160 guests to be inside, so no worries about rain or bad weather. The AC worked fine on a hot July afternoon. There was sufficient parking. The building included a nice food prep area that the caterer used to stage and serve the food and drinks. Haley was easy to work with. She arranged security and helped me find reasonable wedding insurance. Our reception went fine with no problems. Several guests complimented the venue. Would definitely recommend.

My husband and I had the the best time celebrating our wedding at the Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus!…read moreWith very little direction from us, the folks at TAPestry expertly decorated the hall and transformed the whole space into something perfectly us. The space was great for live music - and especially the six-piece band we had playing - and we boogied our way outside into the fenced-in patio by evening's end. We will never forget this night - or the amazing work by TAPestry who made it happen for us.

We found that we had outgrown our venue for our wedding this October 21st, and were desperate to…read morefind an available venue in the area. AJ, General Manager, saved our Day - literally!! She was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and considerate of our situation, making us feel we're were in safe, caring hands. The venue is gorgeous, and all the new upgrades are so tastefully executed. There are even sets of corn hole boards, a beautiful adult sized swing and a giant chess board for your guests to enjoy!! Be sure to visit with AJ at The Barn at Pollard Grove. You won't be disappointed!!

We had our wedding here in December 2019. The venue is beautiful and iconic and has wonderful…read moreviews. The business that runs it, however, is awful. Sunsphere Events staff (specifically the owners and operators) were extremely rude to us and our family on our wedding day, but also neglected to set up a third of the tables and chairs we'd requested and they had approved. A third of our guests had to stand through dinner and while everyone remained in good spirits, this is very frustrating from our perspective. We even had some guests who left before dinner because they couldn't find seats. In follow-up emails they've been untruthful to us in order to cover up their mistakes, and they also claim they were not rude when we had everyone who interacted with them directly tell us otherwise. It's incredibly frustrating to have an otherwise perfect day marred by such an incompetent and gross company. I would absolutely recommend having your event at the Sunsphere, just wait until a different company is running the venue.

I reserved the 6th floor for my company's holiday party in December of last year…read more Pros: This is an iconic and fun venue, and the view is great. It was convenient that we could play our own music over the speakers. They provided a microphone so we were able to conduct a rousing game of trivia. They set up a Christmas tree for us, and the lights reflecting off the windows created a beautiful ambiance. Cons: The event staff advertises the 6th floor as capable of accommodating as many as 150 seated guests. My group contained about 140 seated guests, and space was tight. On a related note, several members of my group complained about the availability of the restrooms. (I didn't see it myself, but I heard that there was only one stall for men and one for women.) Taking all of this into account, I'd say that this floor should probably be capped at 100 seated guests. When I arrived an hour before the event to take care of any last minute details, everything was supposed to be set up, but due to some internal staff miscommunication, it wasn't. I helped them set up the tables and chairs for the better part of an hour. They had another holiday party going on at the same time on the 8th floor, which divided the attention of the Sunsphere staff and also limited the availability of the elevators. The table linens they provided weren't clean on either side, and the chairs and chair cushions could definitely benefit from an upgrade. Also, this is more of a personal issue, but the event staff directed me to park in the fire lane to unload the party supplies, and while I was parked there, I got a ticket. This is a pretty mixed review, which is representative of my group's reactions to this venue, but my overall impression was negative, especially since no one on staff followed up with me after the event to ensure satisfaction. With a few tweaks, this experience could have been a lot better.

Beautiful & breathtaking views. Accommodations are wonderful. Farrah is full of energy & a…read moredelight to work with.

Colonial Estate has some of the most spectacular views in Blount County! Farrah and her team do an…read moreamazing job of making sure everything is perfect for your special day!! I have done several events at Colonial Estate, and only have wonderful things to say about the venue and the owners. 5 stars all the way!!!

Amazing venue perfect for any special occasion from weddings, to birthdays, holidays, or any…read morespecial occasion you have!!!! This place has everything you need!!!! Spectacular set up, full kitchen, two bedrooms and living room area for that special day!!! And working with the owner he was right there on call if needed!!! They knocked it out the park!!!!

Their service and communication. They cannot keep their staff and have consistency. Every guest who…read morespoke with the coordinator, said she was rude or completely walked away.

My parents came all the way down from Ohio for a scheduled tour (scheduled at least 1.5 months in…read moreadvance). They did not even put us on their calendar. A wedding is a big chunk of money and if a venue can't even put me on their calendar I surely can't trust them with my big day. I was very disappointed that no one from the event planning staff or management was willing to come to the venue to talk with us after they realized their mistake. I was extremely frustrated and have since decided to look elsewhere.

After a brief hiatus of life circumstances, we're back. Got to check a bucket list item off for…read moreseeing one of my favorite bands from my youth. The sound at least for this event was awesome. Really enjoyed it and hope to see some more concerts soon. Biggest things to think about will be your parking and time to get in to get merch as you come. Some of the areas get a little tight to stand if people are wanting drinks and merch in the back - NBD, just be patient! Staff there were helpful as well.

I attended a concert here. The service and security were absolutely awful. Me and 4 friends were…read morekicked out before the main act ever came on due to an unknown reason. The staff made us wait 3 1/2 hours in 18 degree weather and then proceeded to kick us out of the building and make us wait on the curb for our uber. I am very disappointed.