Our Journey

Our Story

Nestled in the heart of a Maynardville, Tennessee, a charming rustic wedding barn stands as a testament to the love and dedication of married couple, Dean & Shari Russell, who embarked on an extraordinary journey to create their dream wedding venue. Fall Creek Barn was a labor of love, meticulously crafted from the ground up by the devoted owners.

The story of Fall Creek Barn begins with the couple’s desire to celebrate their love in a place that felt truly authentic and rooted in nature. With a shared vision, they embarked on a adventure to clear the land themselves, creating an intimate connection to the very earth upon which their dream would be built.

In the early stages, the land was blanketed with trees and bramble, the terrain was rugged, but Dean and Shari were undeterred. With unwavering determination, they labored tirelessly every weekend, removing the obstacles and creating a clear canvas for their vision. To build the barn, the Russells embraced an eco-friendly philosophy by sourcing all the wood from the very land they had cleared. This commitment to sustainability not only added to the rustic charm of their creation but also made it a token of their respect for the environment. The barn itself is a masterpiece of rustic elegance.

Its exterior is adorned with hand-hewn wooden beams and rough-hewn siding that exudes warmth and character. Inside, the space is a harmonious blend of the natural world and human craftsmanship. Exposed wooden beams stretch overhead, ready to be adorned with twinkle lights and gauzy fabric, creating a magical canopy that bathes the room in a warm, ethereal glow. 

Every detail of Fall Creek Barn reflects the love and devotion of Dean and Shari, who poured their hearts and souls into this beautiful creation. Their wedding barn stands as a symbol of their commitment to each other and their passion for celebrating love and life. It’s a place where couples can start their own love stories, surrounded by the legacy of a love story that built it from the ground up.

Why Choose Us

Our venue offers a picturesque and charming. setting that captures the very essence of rustic beauty. The combination of the barn’s wooden beams, open spaces, and natural surroundings creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for a romantic and intimate wedding.

• Take advantage of the serene countryside backdrop that provides for stunning wedding photos and adds to the overall ambiance of a barn wedding. 
• Couples can personalize the space to make it uniquely their own, which is often challenging in more traditional venues. While Fall Creek Barn has decor that can be rented – the decorating is in your hands – so long as it is  within the boundaries of the rules governing the use of the facility.

• While Fall Creek Barn isn’t a historic gem, it has its own special story to tell. How many Wedding Barns do you know of that were build almost 100% by the hands of the owners, Dean & Shari? In fact their own wedding was the first one held here!