Event Venues in Knoxville, Tennessee

Find event venues in Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville Welcomes Your Next Great Event

Easy to reach, endlessly fun to explore, and home to 114 diverse venues—from theaters and hotels to coworking and parks.

Why Knoxville Works for Events

Set where the Tennessee River meets the foothills of the Smokies, Knoxville blends creative energy, acclaimed festivals, and an inviting, walkable downtown anchored by Market Square, Gay Street, and the Old City. Attendees arrive with ease via McGhee Tyson Airport and the I‑40/I‑75 corridor, then stroll between hotels, restaurants, and entertainment. Our Knoxville directory features 114 venues spanning event spaces, theaters, coworking hubs, hotels, museums, stadiums/arenas, gardens/parks, a bar/nightclub, a historic venue, a wedding venue, and even a winery/brewery. Common perks include outdoor space (10%), AV/tech (6%), parking (6%), on-site lodging (6%), plus select options with rooftops, bridal suites, or wheelchair accessibility. Where known, rooms soar up to 60 ft, and one venue reports on-site guest rooms (5 rooms). Notables include Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown, Homewood Suites by Hilton Knoxville West at Turkey Creek, and flexible options like Regus Hall of Fame Drive.

Why Choose This City?

  • Easy air access via McGhee Tyson Airport and major interstates
  • Walkable Downtown, Market Square, and Old City dining steps away
  • 114 venues spanning theaters, hotels, coworking, and museums
  • Rooms reaching up to 60 ft (where known) for standout staging
  • One venue offers on-site guest rooms (5 rooms, where known)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do attendees get to and around Knoxville?

Knoxville is served by McGhee Tyson Airport with convenient connections, and it sits along major interstates for smooth drive-in access. Downtown is compact and walkable, with rideshare and local transit options to connect districts.

What neighborhoods are best for staying or hosting?

Downtown Knoxville—centered on Market Square and Gay Street—offers walk-to-dining, arts, and entertainment. The Old City brings historic charm, music, and nightlife. West Knoxville’s Turkey Creek and Cedar Bluff are popular for shopping, dining, and easy interstate access.

How many venues are available, and what types can we choose from?

Our directory lists 114 Knoxville venues, including event spaces (12), theaters (11), coworking spaces (8), hotels (7), museums (4), stadiums/arenas (2), gardens/parks (2), plus select bar/nightclub, historic, wedding, and winery/brewery options.

Do venues in Knoxville offer on-site lodging?

Where known, one venue in our directory offers on-site guest rooms (5 rooms). The directory also includes 7 hotel venues; details vary by property—see individual listings.

What space features and amenities can we expect?

Where known, rooms reach up to 60 ft for dramatic production needs. Venues commonly offer outdoor space (10%), AV/tech (6%), parking (6%), and on-site lodging (6%), with select options featuring in-house catering (2%), rooftops (2%), bridal suites (2%), and wheelchair accessibility (2%). Capacity details vary by venue.

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