Facility Rentals

Dyer Observatory is an exceptional venue. Our nine acres of verdant grounds feature a main building that easily accommodates personal and corporate functions such as meetings, dinner parties, award banquets, and fundraisers. The spacious covered patio expands the indoor space to allow larger gatherings among the treetops.

We regret we do not offer weddings at this time.

Main Building & Patio

The Observatory has a 24″ telescope and rare antique astronomical instruments. A beautiful domed library and access to spacious front and backyard plazas takes advantage of a secluded hilltop setting. The grounds can accommodate tents for large outdoor gatherings.

The ground floor of the Observatory is wheelchair accessible.

Dinner seating: 80 persons (8) 60″ round tables
Theater-style seating: 90 persons
Standing: 120 persons

Main Building Layout

Rental Request

For more information, please email your request to Helen Morisette or contact us at 615-373-4897.

All site visits require an appointment.

Traditionally the observatory is closed December-February due to maintenance and the high probability of cancellations due to inclement weather. Dyer Observatory’s hilltop is a few degrees cooler than below, and even a slight shower that presents no problem in Brentwood, may make our road treacherous.

If you’d like to schedule an event at Dyer knowing that you might need an alternative location if the weather turns inclement, we’d be happy to make arrangements.