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The Ridley 4-H Center is conveniently located in the beautiful rolling hills of Columbia, Tennessee, 45 miles south of Nashville, 15 minutes west of I-65. Our beautifully landscaped 49 acre campus provides a peaceful and serene environment, but is also conveniently located near restaurants and shopping centers.

Whether you are planning a church retreat, company picnic, family reunion, business meeting, band or sports camp, wedding or reception, our staff will be happy to work with you to make your event a huge success.
 


Retreats and Specialty Camps

The Ridley 4-H Center can provide everything you need for your camp or retreat.

Overnight lodging is available year-round for groups of 50-400. Lodging is provided in 10 modern, heated and air-conditioned cabins. Each cabin will accommodate 40 people in 
bay-style bedrooms with twin beds. Clean, modern bathroom facilities are located in the center of each cabin, convenient to all bedrooms. Overnight lodgers provide their own linens, pillow, and toiletries.

Our Recreation Hall features a 100’x100’ covered pavilion with a permanent stage, sound system, and restroom facilities. 
Rectangular tables and chairs are available for your use in this area at no additional charge.

Our staff provides delicious home-cooked meals for groups of 50-450 in the Dining Hall, conveniently located adjacent to the Recreation Hall.

Recreational facilities include lighted softball field, basketball court, asphalt and sand volleyball courts, 18-hole miniature golf course, and playground. A low-ropes course and archery range led by a facilitator on our staff are available at a nominal charge. Sports equipment and balls are provided. An outdoor amphitheater with stage and sound system is the perfect location for outdoor programs or campfires. Four large gazebos provide additional outdoor classroom space for break-out groups.

The beautifully landscaped Olympic​​-sized swimming pool and 100’ figure-8 water slide provide fun and relaxation at an additional fee. We provide the lifeguards.

Cabins and recreational facilities are all located within easy walking distance to the Recreation and Dining Hall.​




Banquets and Business Meetings 



Ridley 4-H Center is the perfect venue for your banquet or business meeting. The 50’x100’ dining hall is large enough to accommodate groups of 50-450. Rectangular or round 
banquet tables and chairs are available for your use. Audio/Visual equipment is available including a drop-down screen, LCD projector, television, and DVD player.
 

Our professional foodservice staff offers a full line of menu options from hamburgers 
to steak. Our signature pulled-pork barbeque and fruit cobblers with ice cream are always a popular choice.

 
 

 Weddings and Receptions


Our beautifully landscaped facility is the perfect venue for your outdoor wedding. Hold the ceremony in one of our lovely gazebos or the amphitheater, then move to our covered recreation hall or dining hall for the reception. Rectangular or round banquet tables and chairs are available on site. The recreation hall even provides the perfect rain location, should the weather not cooperate.

Ridley Lodge 


The Ridley Lodge is the perfect spot for your small meeting, church retreat, bridal or baby shower. This building is housing for our summer camp staff, but is available for outside rental from mid-August to early-May each year.

The common room provides a lounge and dining area for groups of up to 30 people. Amenities include television, DVD player, free high-speed internet access and full residential kitchen. Other audio/visual equipment is available upon request. Up to sixteen overnight guests can be accommodated in 4 bedrooms. Bed linens, pillows, towels and washcloths are provided.

Call us today at 931-388-4011 for current fees and availability.​​







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