CJ's Off the Square

CJ's Off the Square Located just south of Nashville in Franklin, TN, CJ's Off the Square is a full-service wedding and event venue.
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CJ's Off the Square is located in historic downtown Franklin, TN. More than just a venue, we offer planning alongside a full range of event services to make planning your next special occasion easy and fun. In addition to weddings, we love to host, rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays and more.

Downtown Franklin is THE BEST spot for a romantic wedding day! Only 15 miles south of Nashville but you and your guests ...
06/18/2026

Downtown Franklin is THE BEST spot for a romantic wedding day! Only 15 miles south of Nashville but you and your guests will feel miles away. So much Southern charm in and around our sweet Southern town.

Message us for more info on hosting your next celebration at CJ's Off the Square (that's right! we're quite literally right off the town square! on 3rd Ave. North).

It’s not the wedding that’s expensiveGetting married doesn’t have to cost tens of thousands of dollars.What increases th...
06/16/2026

It’s not the wedding that’s expensive

Getting married doesn’t have to cost tens of thousands of dollars.

What increases the cost is the scale of the celebration.

Guest count, catering, bar service, entertainment, and rentals all add up when you’re hosting a full event. That’s where most wedding budgets grow.

Understanding this early can help you make decisions that truly align with your priorities.

👉 Tap the link to see how wedding costs really work in Nashville. https://cjsoffthesquare.com/2026/03/nashville-wedding-cost/

Looking to make your next celebration unforgettable? Here at CJ's Off the Square, we offer everything from custom table ...
06/14/2026

Looking to make your next celebration unforgettable? Here at CJ's Off the Square, we offer everything from custom table settings to unique lighting fixtures to help you create a truly special experience. Reach out to learn more about our full-service event package, designed with a variety of options to reflect your personal style. You can also check availability and book a tour online anytime. Send us a message to get the link!

One of our favorite things to do is build private, personal moments into each wedding day schedule we create for our cou...
06/14/2026

One of our favorite things to do is build private, personal moments into each wedding day schedule we create for our couples. For Kate & JeRee, we worked with their DJ from Premier - The Entertainment Company to play one last song while their guests got ready on the front porch for a sparkler send off . The result was magical! One last dance and a few moments alone to soak it all in. Swoon! This is straight out of a fairytale ✨

Photo: Krista Lee Photography
Dresses: Morilee New York from

A few weeks ago, I met with a couple who had already toured more than 10 wedding venues.Ten.By the time they arrived, th...
06/13/2026

A few weeks ago, I met with a couple who had already toured more than 10 wedding venues.

Ten.

By the time they arrived, they weren’t feeling any closer to a decision. They were overwhelmed and more confused than when they started.

I see this happen more often than you might think.

Many couples assume that seeing more venues will make the choice easier. Sometimes, the opposite happens. Every venue starts to blur together, details become harder to remember, and the pressure to find “the one” keeps growing.

The good news? You don’t have to tour every venue in Nashville to make a confident decision.

I just published a new guide that shares a simple 3-step process to help you narrow your options, tour venues with intention, and choose the venue that feels right for you.

Read the guide now at the link in bio, save this post for later, or send it to a friend who may need to hear this.

Credits:
Venue, planning, design: CJ’s Off the Square
Photography: Nashville Wedding Photographer
Flowers: Blume + Willow Designs
Rentals: Southern Events Party Rental
Cake: Baked in Nashville
DJ: Premier | The Entertainment Co

A few weeks ago, I met with a couple who had already toured more than 10 wedding venues.Ten.By the time they arrived at ...
06/13/2026

A few weeks ago, I met with a couple who had already toured more than 10 wedding venues.

Ten.

By the time they arrived at CJ's Off the Square, they weren't feeling any closer to a decision. They were overwhelmed and more confused than when they started.

I see this happen more often than you might think.

Many couples assume that seeing more venues will make the choice easier. Sometimes, the opposite happens. Every venue starts to blur together, details become harder to remember, and the pressure to find "the one" keeps growing.

The good news is that you don't need to tour every venue in Nashville to make a confident decision.

I recently wrote a new guide that walks you through a simple three-step process for narrowing your options, evaluating venues more intentionally, and choosing the venue that feels right for you.

If you're newly engaged and starting your venue search, I hope this helps make the process feel a little less overwhelming.

Read the full guide here: https://cjsoffthesquare.com/2026/06/nashville-wedding-venue-comparison-guide/

Barely blush, cream and white blooms were accented by lush greenery for a dreamy neutral wedding style for Danielle & An...
06/12/2026

Barely blush, cream and white blooms were accented by lush greenery for a dreamy neutral wedding style for Danielle & Andy's summer garden wedding and reception here at CJ's Off the Square.
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“We LOVED all of the candles and flowers under the pavilion! It gave us all the romantic garden feels and was such a warm place to be celebrated. “ -Danielle

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Love this look? So do we! Save this pic to share it with your planner when it comes time to make your wedding reception selections. Or message if you want the deets on anything specific.

Photography: Darling Juliet Photography // Venue, Planning & Design: CJ Dickson for CJ’s Off the Square // Flowers: Enchanted Florist // Rentals: Southern Events Party Rental and Event Company // Lighting: Nashville Event Lighting

Lisa and her fiancé John fell in love with the intimate venue and romantic gardens at CJ’s Off The Square. Together, wit...
06/12/2026

Lisa and her fiancé John fell in love with the intimate venue and romantic gardens at CJ’s Off The Square. Together, with planner Allison Adams, they planned a rustic, late summer wedding with soft blush details, hints of lavender and lots of greenery.
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See more from thier rustic garden chic wedding on our blog: https://cjsoffthesquare.com/2022/06/a-summer-garden-chic-wedding/

Now THIS floral chandelier really makes a statement! Want to learn more about how to make a big impact on your next even...
06/11/2026

Now THIS floral chandelier really makes a statement! Want to learn more about how to make a big impact on your next event with design elements like this? Message us now to learn more about our full-service event package at CJ's Off the Square.

Address

218 3rd Avenue N
Franklin, TN
37064

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+16152167576

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