Knoxville Arts











Appalachian Ballet Company

Regional dance company chartered in 1972, under direction of Amy Moore Morton. Honor Company Southeastern Regional Ballet Co. (SERBA). Performs three times yearly: spring concert, fall performance and "The Nutcracker."

215 W. Broadway, Maryville
865-982-8463

Arts & Culture Alliance

Located in the Emporium Building which houses the Rodman Townsend, Sr., Memorial Gallery, the administrative offices of the Arts and Culture Alliance, nine other arts and cultural organizations, and studio and gallery space for individual artists.

100 S. Gay Street
865-523-7543

Beck Cultural Exchange Center

One of the oldest museums and historical reservoirs of African-American heritage and achievement in the Southeastern United States, this museum depicts the history of African-Americans through its extensive collection of photographs, newspapers, audio and video recordings, biographies, books, and artwork.

1927 Dandridge Avenue
865-524-8461

Bijou Theatre Center

Knoxville's fourth oldest building, this historic landmark was built in 1817 and offers an array of musicals, light operas, dances, plays with music, and many more special events.

803 S. Gay St.
865-522-0832

Carpet Bag Theatre

A community based, non-profit, professional theatre company dedicated to the production of new works.

3018 E. Fifth Avenue
865-524-6629

Circle Modern Dance Company

Founded in the fall of 1990 to provide Knoxville audiences with an alternative to the current dance experiences available.

1010 Laurel Ave.
865-524-7615

Clarence Brown Theatre

Built in 1970 and dedicated to Clarence Brown, a University of Tennessee alumnus and distinguished film director, this 576-seat proscenium theater presents a wide variety of theatrical and dance performances by faculty, students, and professional guest artists.

1714 Andy Holt Blvd.
865-974-5161

East Tennessee Discovery Center

Hands-on science center offers educational fun for children of all ages. Exhibits explore physical science, life science, astronomy, geology and more. Akima Planetarium offers a simulated look at our nighttime sky.

516 North Beaman Street
865-594-1494

East Tennessee Historical Society

The East Tennessee Historical Society is a nonprofit that provides public programming relating to the history and heritage of East Tennessee. The Society's Museum of East Tennessee History traces the area's history from its beginnings in the 1700's to the present.

601 S. Gay St., (865) 215-8824

Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture

The Ewing Gallery features works of contemporary artists and architects. Exhibitions change monthly.

1715 Volunteer Blvd.
865-974-3200

Frank H. McClung Museum

A general museum with collections in anthropology, archaeology, decorative arts, medicine, local history and natural history. The exhibits document ways of life, cultural trends, and technologies from prehistoric times to the present day, and showcase much of Tennessee's past -- its geology, history, art, and culture.

1327 Circle Park Drive
865-974-2144

Jubilee Community Arts/Laurel Theatre

Jubilee Community Arts (JCA) is a regional, community cultural center dedicated to preserving and presenting the traditional arts of Southern Appalachians.

1538 Laurel Avenue
865-522-5851

Knoxville Ballet

East Tennessee’s only fully professional ballet company brings quality performances throughout the year. The highlights this season include the 15th Anniversary of “The Nutcracker” and the new “Festival of Creations.”

1060 World’s Fair Park Drive, 7th Floor
865-544-0495

Knoxville Museum of Art

KMA showcases exhibitions from around the world and a permanent collection of contemporary art. The museum contains four galleries, gardens and a museum shop. Accredited by the American Association of Museums.

1050 World's Fair Park
865-525-6101

Knoxville Opera

This season enjoy thrilling, professional productions of Lucia di Lammermoor, The Barber of Seville, and The Pirates of Penzance starring David Keith, as well as free community concerts.

612 E. Depot Ave.
865-524-0795

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

Stellar guest artists and superstar entertainers join the virtuoso musicians of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for concert series.

The Emporium Building
100 South Gay Street, Suite 302
865-523-1178

Knoxville Zoo

There is always something new at the Knoxville Zoo! Experience wildlife up close as you come face-to-face with 800 of the Earth's most fascinating animals. Immerse yourself in the zoo's newest exhibits - Toadally Frogs, Bloomin' Butterfly Gardens, and The Boyd Family Red Panda Village. Visit Kid's Cove, the zoo's newest play area.

3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, Tn 37914, 865-637-5331

Oak Ridge Community Playhouse

The southeast's oldest continually operating community theatre.

Jackson Square, Oak Ridge
865-482-9999

Tennessee Children's Dance Ensemble

Professional modern dance company that consist of 24 young dancers from ages eight to seventeen who perform regionally, nationally, and internationally

4216 Sutherland Avenue
865-588-8842

Tennessee Stage Company

A professional theatre company which presents the annual East Tennessee Shakespeare in the Park Festival and Knoxville New Play Festival.

1060 World's Fair Park Drive
865-546-4280

Tennessee Theatre

A jewel of historic Knoxville, located in the heart of Downtown. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and honored as the Official State Theatre of Tennessee, "Knoxville's Grand Entertainment Palace" has something for everyone: classical music, vintage films, dance, theater, and stellar performances by today's hottest musicians.

604 S. Gay St.
865-522-1174

The WordPlayers

A professional company of Christian theatre artists.

The WordPlayers' Theatre @ MCM
1540 Robinson Rd., Knoxville

WDVX Blue Plate Special

Radio Station WDVX's mid-day live radio shows.

301 South Gay Street
865-727-8045





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