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Event Services & Outreach

Guidelines for Stake Center South Pavilion with Kitchen

Information About

  • Stake Center South Pavilion
  • STC South Pavilion with kitchen may be requested when your guest count is <100.
  • Requests may be submitted one month in advance. No earlier.
  • During the semester, baby showers or child birthdays may take place on Saturdays only.
  • During the break, baby showers or child birthdays may take place on Wednesdays-Saturdays.

    Step 1: Bishopric Review

    Bishopric, review the following information with your ward member:

    • DO NOT use duct tape, nails, staples, or pins on walls, doors, or any part of the building.   Use painter's tape only.
    • Candles or open flames are not allowed indoors.
    • Straw, confetti, sand, styrofoam peanuts, or similar items are not allowed.
    • Colored drinks and soups are restricted from carpeted areas.
    • REMEMBER: Cooking is NOT allowed in the serving areas; however, it may be used for the warming of precooked foods.

    Clean Up

    • Wash, dry, and put away all plates, serving utensils, and silverware in their proper location.
    • All picnic tables are to be wiped down.
    • All counters and sinks must be cleaned and free of food residue.
    • All signs must be removed, including those on campus grounds and the highway.
    • Remove all decorations. Remove all food in the kitchen, refrigerator, and serving area.
    • Remove all garbage from pavilion.
    • All tiled/wood floors must be mopped, including the kitchen.
    • Turn off all lights, projectors, and fans/air conditioning.

    Additional Rules Specific for the Stake Center South Pavilion with Kitchen

    • This outdoor space is limited to the south pavilion area and immediate surrounding grass.
    • WATER-LESS inflatables may be allowed; on grass only. If renting from a vendor, you are liable for any damages.
    • As a courtesy to TVA residents, events may be set up no earlier than 8 am and must be out and cleaned by 8 pm.
    • No loud music before 10 am.
    • Do not wash your dishes at the pavilion.
    • EZ corners or pop-up tents are not allowed
    • Additional items are not available for this space.
    • Charcoal grilling is NOT ALLOWED. PROPANE IS OK.
    • Dumpsters are located on the TVA side of the building.
    • Furniture from INSIDE the stake center MAY NOT be used outside.
    • Setting up the night before is not allowed in this space.
    • Ward will be billed for any misuse or damages to the space.

    Other Requirements


    • A $200 refundable deposit is required and must be paid to Event Services & Outreach. We accept debit/credit cards OR cash.
    • The refund for the deposit will be processed one business day after the completion of the baby shower or the child's birthday. If you paid with a debit/credit card, the refund would go directly to that card within three to five business days. If you paid with cash, please provide a valid mailing address for a check to be mailed. This process can take seven to 10 business days.
    • Any damages to facilities OR failure to follow rules of using the facility will result in a loss of deposit.
    • Events are limited to four hours; this does not include setup, decorating, and clean-up.
    • Clean-up time and building hours should be considered when planning the time of your event.
    STC South Pavilion Request Form with Kitchen
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