Since 1933
Our History
For over 90 years, The Rawlings has provided a scenic and historic atmosphere for weddings, family and class reunions, corporate gatherings, holiday parties, and banquets.
The Rawlings was established in 1933 by the late Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Rawlings, Sr., parents of the late Captain Joseph Rawlings. Joe Rawlings was the owner and general manager of The Rawlings from 1957 until his death in 1987.
The legacy and tradition continued with Captain Rawlings’ widow, Tove, and her son, John, until John’s sudden death in 2025. Now, the next generation of Rawlings are reimagining the business to share the magic and beauty of the property.
Known for decades for serving the area’s best catfish and for the cool waters at its oversized seasonal community swimming pools which closed down in the 1990s, The Rawlings offered a unique setting coupled with distinctive menu items from around the world.
Set on a two-hundred acre estate running along Marrowbone Creek, The Rawlings once boasted more than 12,000 square feet of restaurant and party facilities, tastefully decorated with antiques and family heirlooms.
Outdoor activities and photography opportunities are offered year round in a picturesque, rustic atmosphere miles away from worries, yet only ten miles from downtown Nashville. Come and see why <i>Nashville Scene</i> reporter Kay West said, “I can safely predict that, for us, The Rawlings is going to become a family tradition.”
