Venue guide · Dickson, TN
Ruskin Cave
Wedding video + photos
A 160-acre property west of Nashville with a centuries-old cave, waterfalls, gardens and a historic 1890s college building. Kara and Jeremy said their vows in front of a cascading waterfall, then moved the party into the cave.
A film we shot at Ruskin Cave
From the wedding we filmed here
Kara and Jeremy said their vows in front of the waterfall, with the cliffs and the sound of the water all around. Cocktail hour brought flash tattoos (they both got inked) and tarot readings, and after sunset the party moved inside the cave itself for a full-on rave.
Quick facts
- 160 acres in Dickson, a little over an hour west of Nashville
- Ceremony spots: The Waterfall, Twin Falls and The Garden
- Receptions inside Ruskin Cave or at Ruskin College, a restored 1890s schoolhouse
- One wedding at a time, never double booked
From behind the camera
Filming at Ruskin Cave: what we've learned.
- Best first look spot
- This property is sprawling, so you have options. Our favorites: in front of the rustic hut on the grounds, or on the double porch of Ruskin College, the restored 1890s schoolhouse.
- The light
- Your ceremony is outdoors by the water, so the season and time of day shape it. Inside the cave, the look comes from the lighting your team brings in, and we light our footage to match.
- The ceremony
- By the water: The Waterfall for an intimate wedding, Twin Falls where two waterfalls meet at the altar, or The Garden with its laurel hedges and lit arches.
- The reception
- Inside the cave itself. After sunset, with the right lighting, it becomes one of the most unforgettable dance floors anywhere.
- If it rains
- The cave stays dry, and Ruskin College, with its double porch, gives you a covered option. The venue team walks you through their ceremony rain plan when you book.
- Drone-friendly?
- Yes. From the air, the waterfall, the cliffs and 160 acres of woods show the true scale of the place.
- One tip for your timeline
- Plan for the drive. Ruskin is a little over an hour from Nashville, so build travel time into your timeline for vendors and guests.
Questions
Ruskin Cave questions.
Have you filmed a wedding at Ruskin Cave?
Yes. We filmed Kara & Jeremy's wedding at Ruskin Cave. Their film is on this page.
Is there a travel fee for Dickson, TN?
No. We only charge travel for weddings 90+ miles from Nashville, and Dickson, TN is well inside that.
Where's the best spot for a first look at Ruskin Cave?
This property is sprawling, so you have options. Our favorites: in front of the rustic hut on the grounds, or on the double porch of Ruskin College, the restored 1890s schoolhouse.
What happens if it rains at Ruskin Cave?
The cave stays dry, and Ruskin College, with its double porch, gives you a covered option. The venue team walks you through their ceremony rain plan when you book.