Terms and Conditions

Cherokee Creek Farm Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: May 20, 2025

Welcome to Cherokee Creek Farm. By accessing our website, contacting us regarding venue services, or entering into a venue rental agreement, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

These Terms apply to all visitors, clients, vendors, and guests who use our website or engage with Cherokee Creek Farm in connection with events held at our historic venue in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website or booking our venue, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, and continued use of our site or services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Venue Use and Booking

Reservation and Agreement

All event bookings at Cherokee Creek Farm require a signed Venue Rental Agreement and a non-refundable deposit to secure your event date. A reservation is not confirmed until both the agreement is executed and the deposit is received.

Permitted Use

Cherokee Creek Farm is available for private events including weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, and other approved functions. Use of the venue for any unlawful, disruptive, or inappropriate purpose is strictly prohibited. Cherokee Creek Farm reserves the right to decline or terminate any booking at its sole discretion.

Capacity and Access

Events must remain within the venue's posted capacity limits in compliance with local fire and safety regulations. Access to the property is permitted only during the hours specified in the Venue Rental Agreement. Unauthorized access outside of contracted hours is not permitted.

3. Deposits, Payments, and Fees

A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking to hold your event date. The remaining balance is due according to the payment schedule outlined in your Venue Rental Agreement. Failure to meet payment deadlines may result in cancellation of the reservation without refund of any amounts paid.

Accepted payment methods and any applicable service fees will be specified in your rental agreement. Returned checks or failed payments may be subject to additional fees.

4. Cancellations and Rescheduling

Client Cancellations

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to Cherokee Creek Farm. The non-refundable deposit will be forfeited upon cancellation. Refund eligibility for any additional payments made will be determined by the cancellation terms outlined in your signed Venue Rental Agreement.

Rescheduling

Rescheduling requests are subject to availability and must be submitted in writing. Cherokee Creek Farm will make reasonable efforts to accommodate rescheduling, but cannot guarantee an alternate date. Any rescheduling is at the sole discretion of Cherokee Creek Farm and may be subject to additional fees.

Force Majeure

In the event of cancellation due to circumstances beyond either party's reasonable control — including but not limited to natural disasters, severe weather, government orders, or public health emergencies — Cherokee Creek Farm will work with clients in good faith to reschedule or issue a venue credit where feasible. Cherokee Creek Farm is not liable for losses arising from such circumstances.

5. Vendor Policy

Clients are responsible for coordinating all vendors, including caterers, photographers, florists, entertainment, and rental companies. All vendors must be pre-approved by Cherokee Creek Farm and must comply with venue rules and regulations. Proof of liability insurance may be required of certain vendors before they may access the property.

Cherokee Creek Farm does not endorse or guarantee the services of any third-party vendors and is not liable for vendor performance, disputes, or damages caused by vendors on the property.

6. Alcohol Policy

If alcohol is to be served at your event, it must be done so in compliance with all applicable Tennessee state laws and local ordinances. A licensed and insured bartender or catering service approved by Cherokee Creek Farm is required for any event where alcohol is served. Cherokee Creek Farm reserves the right to remove any guest or terminate an event where alcohol is being misused or where the safety of any individual is at risk.

The client assumes full responsibility for the conduct of their guests with respect to alcohol consumption.

7. Damages and Liability

Client Responsibility

The client is responsible for any damage to the venue, grounds, furnishings, or equipment caused by the client, their guests, or their vendors during the event. The cost of repairs or replacement for any such damage will be billed to the client.

Security Deposit

A refundable security deposit may be required prior to your event, as specified in your Venue Rental Agreement. The deposit will be returned within a reasonable time following the event, less any amounts withheld for damages or additional cleaning costs.

Limitation of Liability

Cherokee Creek Farm, its owners, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our venue or services, including but not limited to personal injury, property loss, or event disruption, except where such liability cannot be excluded by applicable law.

Cherokee Creek Farm's total liability to any client shall not exceed the amounts paid by that client under their Venue Rental Agreement.

8. Insurance

Clients are strongly encouraged to obtain event liability insurance prior to their event. Certain event types may require proof of event insurance as a condition of booking. Please inquire with Cherokee Creek Farm during the booking process for specific requirements.

9. Conduct and Compliance

All clients, guests, and vendors are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and lawful manner while on the Cherokee Creek Farm property. Cherokee Creek Farm reserves the right to remove any individual whose conduct is deemed disruptive, dangerous, or inappropriate, and to terminate an event without refund if the situation warrants.

Clients are responsible for ensuring their guests comply with all posted venue rules, including but not limited to:

No smoking except in designated areas
No open flames or fireworks without prior written approval
No unauthorized access to restricted areas of the property
Adherence to noise ordinances and event end times
Proper disposal of trash and compliance with cleanup requirements

10. Photography and Media

Cherokee Creek Farm may photograph or record events held on the property for use in our portfolio, website, and marketing materials. If you do not wish for your event to be photographed or featured in our marketing, please notify us in writing prior to your event date.

By using our website or engaging our services, you grant Cherokee Creek Farm a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use any photographs or testimonials you voluntarily share with us for promotional purposes.

11. Intellectual Property

All content on the Cherokee Creek Farm website — including text, images, graphics, logos, and other materials — is the property of Cherokee Creek Farm or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from our website without prior written permission.

12. Website Use

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the site. You may not use our website to transmit any harmful, offensive, or unauthorized material, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our systems.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our website at any time without notice.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Washington County, Tennessee.

In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation before pursuing formal legal action.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with your signed Venue Rental Agreement and any addenda, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cherokee Creek Farm with respect to your use of our website and services, and supersede all prior communications and agreements.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Cherokee Creek Farm

Historic Venue | Jonesborough, Tennessee

Website: cherokeecreekfarmtn.com

Email: events@cherokeecreekfarmtn.com

Phone: 423-225-2655