CJ’s Off the Square Ranked #1 Wedding Venue in Franklin for 2026

We’re honored to share that BusinessRate ranked CJ’s Off the Square the #1 wedding venue in Franklin, Tennessee, in its 2026 annual Wedding Venue Rankings.
BusinessRate bases its rankings on Google review performance. Its scoring system considers long-term review history, recent performance, and review quality.
CJ’s Off the Square earned a Benchmark Score of 279 out of 300. We also received a perfect 20 out of 20 for Review Quality.
Awards are always appreciated, but this recognition feels especially meaningful. It reflects the experiences that our couples and families have shared through their reviews.
More Than 20 Years of Award-Winning Weddings in Franklin
CJ’s Off the Square has hosted weddings and celebrations in historic downtown Franklin since 2005.
Over the years, couples and leading wedding platforms have recognized both our venue and our team.
CJ’s Off the Square is a 15-time winner of The Knot Best of Weddings and a member of The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame.
We also earned a 2026 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award® and have received Couples’ Choice recognition in previous years.
Hundreds of reviews from real couples support those honors. CJ’s Off the Square currently holds a 5.0 rating on both The Knot and WeddingWire. WeddingWire also reports a 100% recommendation rate from couples.
Thank You to Our Couples and Team
Our goal has never been simply to provide a beautiful place to get married.
We created CJ’s Off the Square to make wedding planning feel more personal, organized, and enjoyable. Our team helps couples navigate the details from planning through the wedding day.
This #1 ranking reflects that commitment and the experiences our couples have shared.
To every couple who has celebrated with us, written a review, recommended us to a friend, or trusted our team with such an important day: thank you.
We’re grateful to have celebrated with so many couples in Franklin for more than 20 years. We look forward to welcoming many more.
Learn more about hosting your next event at CJ’s Off the Square:
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