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The Decatur County

Convention Center

 

1925 Hwy 641 South

P.O. Box 83

Parsons, TN   38363

 

Tel: (731) 847-2404

Rental Info: (731) 847-6225

The Decatur County Convention Center

See Our Events Schedule  Click Here

The Decatur County Convention Center is available for rent and has a seating capacity of approximately 3,000. It is available for any event requiring a large area and can easily accommodate everything from concerts to conventions.

 

The new, modern site features a state of the art, 20,000 square foot convention area, with air conditioning and heat, (ADA compliant), clean, modern restrooms, a roomy kitchen with grills, ovens, counters, ice machine, industrial style sinks and plentiful storage space.

 

Parking space is plentiful as well, enough to accommodate some 1000 plus vehicles, with more than adequate handicap parking.  Chairs and tables are available; please let us know in advance how many you will require.  There is also a large stage with a runway for holding everything from plays to pageants.

 

Points of interest and recreational facilities within a few minutes drive include the Tennessee River Golf Course, Beech Bend Park and Mousetail Landing State Park, the Mermaid Marina, Tennessee River Fishing Tours, and Brownsport Furnace, along with city and county parks, picnic pavilions, a horse riding arena, nature trails, airport, campground parks, protected eagle’s nesting area, etc.

 

Also available within minutes from the site you will find many fine restaurants, chain restaurants and home style eateries that feature good old down home cooking, pit barbeque, steaks, catfish, and even filet mignon.

Building Rental Fees:

 

For Profit Rate and Out of County Rate

• Hourly Rate - $200.00 Minimum for first three hours plus $20.00/hr after that.
• $440.00/day 2 day minimum
• $100.00 deposit required for clean-up fee for building

• Kitchen Rental - $10.00/hr. While Kitchen is in use - plus building rental fee. If kitchen is to be used for more than one day add $5.00 per hour for overnight usage of refrigeration equipment.
• $100.00 deposit for clean-up fee for kitchen

*Non Profit - In County Only – Rates

• 40.00/hr. up to 5 hours. (mim. 3hrs) plus $10.00/hr. after that.
• $380.00/day 2 day minimum
• $100.00 deposit required for clean-up fee for building

• Kitchen Rental - $10.00/hr. While Kitchen is in use - plus building rental fee. If kitchen is to be used for more than one day add $5.00 per hour for overnight usage of refrigeration equipment.
• $100.00 deposit for clean-up fee for kitchen

Facility Amenities:

Pipe and drape booths and curtains – setup and usage 12.50 per 10 x 10 booth
Tables - $2.00 per table used

Camping Rates:

• With electricity and water $17.00 daily, Senior Rate of $15.00 daily.
• With electricity only $13.00 daily, Senior Rate of $11.00 daily.
• Without electricity or water $11.00 daily, Senior Rate of $9.00 daily.

Non Profit Rates - will be charged only to groups using the facility strictly for non-profit purposes. Examples would be a church renting the building for a revival, a group raising money to benefit the poor or needy, etc. To be considered a non-profit, the organization should either be a church, or have a 501C3 status with the Internal Revenue Service or be operating under the charter of a parent organization that dose.

 

Convention Center Rules & Regulations - Click Here

The Convention Center has

many items available to

help make your show a success. Everything from trade show booths, tables, chairs, etc.

 

For more information, call

731-847-6225 and let us

know of your needs.

 

Trade Show Booth Example

 

 

Trade Show Photo

 

 

Youth Rally & Concert

 

 

To reserve the building call:   County Parks Department Office @ (731) 847-6225

Note: Rates  Are Subject To Change Call For Current Rates

Some of our events are listed here:

 

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The Decatur County World's Largest Coon Hunt
The Decatur County World's Largest Coon Hunt Benefit for St. Jude is an event held annually for Coon Hunters on the second full weekend of April, Thursday thru Sunday, each year since 1976. During this time they have raised over 3.0 million dollars for St. Jude's Children's hospital in Memphis Tennessee.
URL: http://www.decaturcountycoonhunt.com

 

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The Decatur County Annual Home and Garden Show
The annual Spring Home & Garden Show, transforms the Decatur County Convention Center into a garden and home-improvement extravaganza. Enjoy free fast-paced seminars, and glean expert advice from the many Home and Garden focused companies. Gardens... Flowers... Seminars...Home Improvement and Remodeling Displays...This is the ideal place to shop for all of your remodeling, decor and landscaping projects. Relax and enjoy comparative shopping with related companies offering show specials.
URL: http://www.decaturcountytennessee.org/homeandgardenshow/default.asp

 

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Spring Carnival - Sponsored By The Decatur County Fair Association
Belle City Amusements has celebrated over 50 years of providing safe, clean, family entertainment. Belle City Amusements has over the years made a reputation for itself of being one of America's premiere Outdoor Amusement providers. At Belle City Amusements, we carry a variety of modern thrill rides, family rides, and kid rides, as well as some classic favorites. Whatever your age, you will find a ride that you will love at Belle City Amusements, from our newest thrill rides such as the Power Surge and the Rock & Roll, to some of our older, classic rides such as the Tilt-A-Whirl and Carousel, to rides for the younger set such as the Dizzy Dragons and the Crazy Plane.

URL: http://www.bellecityamusements.com/rides/rides.html

 

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The Decatur County Holiday and Gift Show
Merchants from across the county will showcase an exciting array of unique products during the 1st annual Holiday & Gift Show. The Holiday & Gift Show is designed to help you prepare for the season! Approximately 2,000 attendees will enjoy the sights and sounds of the season while shopping for "just the right gift."

The Holiday & Gift Show will feature thousands of unique gift items offered by retailers and artisans. Displayed items such as framed art, floral arrangements, wooden crafts, candles, dolls, ceramics, bakery, holiday items and more, all in a festive atmosphere. Expect to see the latest trends in - Women’s clothing, Jewelry and accessories, Children’s clothing and gifts, Home and garden accessories, Gourmet food products and culinary treats, Specialty gift items, Holiday apparel and accessories, Plus many other great gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Shoppers will also receive great discounts on the featured items from the vendor

 

 

To see our Events Schedule for more information on the events below - Click Here

 

Annual Events You Don't Want To Miss!

 

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Alan Jackson Equipment Sale

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Decatur County Saddle Club Monthly Horse Shows

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Turkey Federation Banquet

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Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Banquet

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The Decatur County Fair

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Relay for Life

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Natchez Trace Squirrel Hunt

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Holiday Mart and Gift Show

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Decatur County World's Largest Coon Hunt

 

 

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