Cheatham Hall
Celebrations. Workshops. Milestones. We do it all!
A warm and inviting setting with elegant, understated design and soothing wood tones throughout. Vaulted ceilings and a stunning custom glass art piece create a sense of openness while maintaining an intimate atmosphere—perfect for smaller gatherings, conferences, workshops, or milestone celebrations such as bar/bat mitzvahs and celebrations of life.
Its versatile layout accommodates banquets, presentations, and receptions, providing a comfortable, memorable backdrop for events that bring people together.
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About the Space
Occupancy
Banquet
130
Classroom
80
Theater
200
Reception
250
What is included?
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Versatile event space for business gatherings—banquets, conferences, workshops—and social celebrations such as bar/bat mitzvahs or celebrations of life
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Elegant vaulted ceiling with warm wood architecture and a striking custom glass art piece
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Convenient amenities include a private client lounge, podium, AV system, WiFi, tables, and chairs
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Separate service drive for easy delivery and off-loading
Ceiling Height
20'
Square Footage
3,500
A/V Capabilities
- Built-in sound system
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Handheld and wired microphones
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Podium
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Projector
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Large projection screen
Inquire today about Cheatham Hall
We’re excited to help make your next business meeting, workshop, or special celebration in Cheatham Hall unforgettable. Our team will guide you every step of the way. Fill out the request form today and let's start planning!
Who was Julian N. Cheatham?
A World Forestry Center founder and a powerful figure in the lumber industry, Julian Cheatham (1911-1988) was born in Concord Depot, Virginia. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute before joining his brother’s business, the Georgia Hardwood Lumber Company, as a sales representative.
Cheatham served in World War II from 1942-1945 as a captain in the Tenth Infantry Regiment, Fifth Infantry Division and in General George Patton’s famed Third Army.
After he finished his military service, Cheatham supported Georgia Hardwood’s westward expansion to Chicago, Tacoma, and eventually Portland. With substantial timber holdings all over the United States, the company rebranded as Georgia-Pacific Corporation and expanded from lumber and plywood production to gypsum, chemicals, pulp and paper.
Julian Cheatham’s steady, quiet strength and far sightedness was an integral part of Georgia-Pacific’s international ascent. He became vice president in 1947, and when he retired in 1973, he was an executive vice president and a director of one of the largest and best-known corporations in the world.
During his career, his interest in wood products and forestry was a major focus. He was president of the California Redwood Association; a director of the Western Wood Products Association; the National Forest Products Association; the Redwood Inspection Service and the World Forestry Center.
As a founder of the World Forestry Center, Julian Cheatham nurtured a seed of an idea into a fully developed educational institution. As a director, a vice president, president and chairman of the board, he participated almost daily in the Center’s evolution. He was an unassuming hero of the wood products industry, his community, and his country.
