The Taylor-Grady House has recently completed a $1.7 million renovation project, and is
open for events. Experience historic Southern charm and elegance in a beautifully renovated
location!
This Greek Revival Mansion is an ideal location for receptions, weddings, rehearsal dinners,
as well as corporate and social events. Located within the heart of the Classic City and
blocks away from the University of Georgia campus, the Taylor-Grady House is an elegant
facility that can accommodate up to 550 people for inside-outside events, 210 for an inside
reception, approximately 65 people for a sit-down dinner, and 70- 75 people for an indoor
wedding.
Event rentals are for a 10-hour time period during weekdays and we offer full weekend
rentals as well. The house has a full catering kitchen.
A National Historic Landmark, the Taylor-Grady House was built circa 1839 by Robert Taylor,
a wealthy cotton merchant and planter, was home to Henry W. Grady, a well-known 19th-
century newspaperman and namesake of the University of Georgia’s school of journalism
during his years at the University, 1865-8.
After exchanging hands many times, this house belonged to an estate in the 1950s and 60s
and was left vacant for thirteen years. The house fell into disrepair during that time,
but was
saved when the city of Athens bought it in 1966 and turned it over to the Junior League of
Athens (a non-profit organization dedicated to the cause of child welfare in Athens) to
operate. The house is furnished with many donated antiques and is a treasured National
historic and local landmark.
Check out our website at www.taylorgradyhouse.com!
An AtlantaBridal.com Preferred Service since 9/20/2003
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (closed for lunch from 1-2pm).
Areas We Serve
Athens
Event Facility Summary
Max. Capacity:
550
Price Comment:
*An $600 refundable deposit is required for all events on weekdays and a $1000 refundable
deposit is required for all weekend rentals. Facility rental rates range from $500 -
$2,500 depending on day of week and number of guests
Indoor Area:
Yes
Outdoor Area:
Yes
On-Site Catering:
*No
Allow Outside Catering:
*Yes
Allow Outside Alcohol:
*Yes
Kosher:
*No
Accommodations for Guest Overnight Stay:
*No
Allows Bands:
Yes
Bridal Luncheon Site:
Yes
Ceremony Site:
Yes
Rehearsal Dinner Site:
Yes
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (closed for lunch from 1-2pm).
Event Hours:
9am - 12:30am
Restrictions:
1.Amplified music is allowed on the lawn but not inside the house or on the patio.