Wilson County Government - Ag Center Facilities

Ag Center Facility

ALL BUILDINGS HAVE A $50 DEPOSIT EXCEPT FOR THE COX CABIN THAT IS SET WITH A $75 DEPOSIT

Banquet/Meeting Rooms

Both east and west buildings are temperature controlled, with kitchens, restrooms, tables and chairs, seating for 175 each. Can be leased as a whole.
EAST BUILDING 50' x 45' $250 PER DAY
WEST BUILDING 50' X 45' $250 PER DAY

Bernard School Exhibit Building

Temperature controlled, with restrooms, tables and chairs, seating 75.
60' X 30' $200

Arnett Education Building

Temperature controlled with kitchen, restrooms, tables and chairs, seating for +/- 175.
50' X 42" $250 PER DAY

Entertainment Pavilion

150' X 90' $350 PER DAY

Turner Evans Building

140' X 35' $250 PER DAY

Arena

200' X 130' $600 PER DAY

Livestock Barn

150' X 80' $200 PER DAY
POULTRY BARN 140' X 90' $200 PER DAY
GROUNDS $1,000 PER DAY

Campgrounds

CAMPING $20.00 PER DAY YEAR ROUND
Up to 1,000 campers, electricity, water, 4 dump stations.

Veterans Building

60’ x 40’
19’ x 23’ Kit.
Seats Approximately 160
$300 per day
Temp controlled, kitchen facilities, restrooms, concrete flooring, 20 round tables & chairs

Poultry Barn

140' X 90'
$200 per day
Open air & sawdust floor

lock Building

$50 per day
Used for venders

Gentry Building

30' X 29'
$150 per day
Seats approximately 45
Temp controlled, restrooms, 8-8ft. rectangular tables & chairs

Additional Facilities

JAMES E. WARD AGRICULTURAL & COMMUNITY CENTER

FACILITY INFORMATION AND FEES 615-449-9077 Office
Note: An additional $50 refundable deposit will be added to the below rental fees per bldg.

Banquet Rooms

Education Building (C)

50’ x 42’
$250 per day
Temp controlled, kitchen facilities, restrooms, concrete flooring, 20-8ft. rectangular tables & chairs
Seats approximately 175

West Building (D)*

50’ x 45’
$250 per day
Temp controlled, kitchen facilities, restrooms, concrete flooring, 20-8ft. rectangular tables & chairs
Seats approximately 175

Veterans Building

60’ x 40’
19’ x 23’ Kitchen
$300 per day
Temp controlled, kitchen facilities, restrooms, concrete flooring, 20 round tables & chairs
Seats approximately 160

School Exhibits Building (G)

60’ x 30’
$200 per day
Temp controlled, restrooms, tables & chairs
Seats approximately 75

Gentry Building

30’ x 29’
$150 per day
Temp controlled, restrooms, 8-8ft. rectangular tables & chairs
Seats approximately 45

Barns

Livestock Barn (A)

150’ x 80’
$200 per day
Bleacher seating, sawdust floor, built in PA system & 54’ x 69’ show ring
Seats approximately 350

Poultry Barn (I)

140’ x 90’
$200
Open air & sawdust floor

Pavilions

Entertainment Pavilion (F)

150’ x 90’
$350 per day
Covered stage w/36’ x 36’ ramp, covered seating area, no sides, & electricity available
Seats approximately 1,000 - 1,200

Grove & Opry Pavilions (H)

Covered seating area, no sides & electricity available
Call 443-2626

Other Facilities

Entertainment Stage

28’ x 24’
$0.00 per day
Open air electricity available

Melrose Church

A/C
Seats approximately 80
Call 443-2626

Community Stage

28’ x 24’
$0.00 per day
Open air, electricity available

Arena (Covered)

300' X 160"
See List below
Covered Arena, with bleachers, stall barn with maximum 96 stalls

Arena (Open Air)

200’ x 130’
$600.00 per day
Permanent bleachers, press box w/PA system
Seats approximately 3,100

Turner S. Evans Building (B)

140’ x 35’
$250 per day
Heated, Electrical outlets, covered shed area, concrete floor
12’ tall

Grounds

$1,000

Camping**

$20.00/day
Year Round
Electricity, water, & 4 dump stations

All facilities used for profit shall be charged $225.00/bldg. Veterans’ Building will not be used for profitable events (auctions, etc.).

Wilson County Saddle Club may use the arena for $125.00 (with lights) or for $50.00 (without lights).
501c3 organizations may use the facilities at the regular rate(s).
*The East & West Buildings may form one large room to provide an approx. seating capacity of 350. The daily rental fee is $350.00.
**Camping groups of less than 50 may use the buildings for $100.00/bldg./day.
**Camping groups of 50 or more may use the buildings for $50.00/bldg./day.
Vendor fees are $35 each for food or non-food.

Covered Arena Fees

Camping Fee: $20.00 per night

Stall Fee:

$15 with 1 free bag of shavings
Additional bags available for $6.00
NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS ALLOWED
Stall Barn has 96 stalls

Covered Arena:

1,000 per day w/admission charged
$600 per day w/entry fees charged
Bleachers are provided

Table Rental: $5.00 each

Chair Rental: $1.00 each

Vendor Fee: $35.00 each

Clean Up Fee: $15.00 per hour (restroom attendant)

4-N-1: $100 rental fee per day

Tractor: $100 rental fee per day

Deposit: $200 refundable deposit required

Beef Barn

EAST STALL BARN FEES
CATTLE SHOW/SALE

$100 refundable deposit required

East Stall Barn

1 Free Set-up Day, Additional days $250 each
Event Days $500 each * Youth event $250 a day

Shavings

Event holder may furnish bulk shavings and Ag. Center will spread shavings $100
(or Ag. Center will furnish & spread shavings at current Market Price + $100 to spread)
Additional bags available for $6.00
NO OUTSIDE bags of shavings ALLOWED

Charge per lot (SALE ONLY)

$10 per live lot * No fee for Show Only
Sale Ring Rental
$150 total

Table Rental: $5 each
Chair Rental: $1 each

Vendor Fee: $35 each

Camping Fee: $20.00 per night