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Tennessee Theatre is a theatre in Knoxville, in Tennessee's Knoxville Area. Next on our calendar: Jay Leno at the Tennessee Theatre, November 19. Box office, parking, bag and accessibility details below were read from the venue’s own site on October 30, 2026.
Read this first: the rules, fines, fees and hours on this page come from the sources linked next to them, which we read on October 30, 2026. This is not legal advice. They can change, so check the current rule with the town, county, park or agency named before you rely on it. Anything not shown here is not confirmed: ask that town or park.
- TypeTheatreNot published
- Upcoming3live from our calendar
- WhereKnoxvilleKnox County, Knoxville Area
- TicketsTicketmasterofficial seller below
Coming Up at Tennessee Theatre
- Thu, Nov 19, 2026Jay Leno at the Tennessee TheatreKnoxville
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026Three Dog Night at the Tennessee TheatreKnoxville
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026John Mulaney: Mister Whatever at the Tennessee TheatreKnoxville
From our checked events calendar, matched by name and town; times and tickets are on each organizer’s page.
Also see Knoxville Area Events.
About Tennessee Theatre
Knoxville's historic downtown movie-palace theatre on Gay Street, named the Official State Theatre of Tennessee and used for concerts, symphony, opera and touring Broadway.
Home of: Calls itself the Official State Theatre of Tennessee; the site lists Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, opera and the Broadway at the Tennessee series, but does not say they are resident
Tickets and Box Office
- Official ticketsTheatre website, the box office, or Ticketmaster
- Box office224 Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902. Monday-Friday 10:00am – 3:00pm; closed Saturday and Sunday.
- Phone865-684-1200
Parking
The theatre does not own or operate lots. Page says more than 10 downtown garages and surface lots offer free parking after 6pm on weekdays and all day on weekends; closest are the Locust Street, Market Square, Langley and Dwight Kessel garages; paid options at First Tennessee Plaza and Riverview Tower. Passengers can be dropped off in front of the theatre.
Bag Policy
Backpacks and oversized bags of any kind are prohibited from entering the Theatre. Clear bags encouraged for faster entry; all bags are inspected.
Accessibility
Street-level entrance with no steps and an elevator to the auditorium and restrooms; wheelchair seating reachable without stairs; all restrooms wheelchair accessible; free assisted listening devices (ID held); KultureCity sensory bags and a Quiet Zone in the lower lobby; sign interpreter must be scheduled two weeks ahead; Sunday Broadway matinees have sign interpretation and Saturday evening Broadway shows have audio description; emotional support animals not permitted, trained service animals allowed. Accessible seating: 865-684-1200 x2.
Directions and Contact
- Address604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
- Map point35.96417,-83.91758, from the US Census geocoder on the official address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official sitetennesseetheatre.com
Near Tennessee Theatre
- 1Food City CenterArenaunder 1 mi
- 2Zoo KnoxvilleAttractionabout 3 mi
- 3Seven Islands State Birding ParkState Birding Parkabout 13 mi
- 4Museum of AppalachiaAttractionabout 17 mi
- 5American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE)Attractionabout 19 mi
- 6Big Ridge State ParkState Parkabout 21 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out what is on at Tennessee Theatre?
The Upcoming list on this page shows dates from our checked Tennessee events calendar that name this venue; it updates daily. The venue’s own site (tennesseetheatre.com) lists every show.
Where do I park for Tennessee Theatre?
The theatre does not own or operate lots. Page says more than 10 downtown garages and surface lots offer free parking after 6pm on weekdays and all day on weekends; closest are the Locust Street, Market Square, Langley and Dwight Kessel garages; paid options at First Tennessee Plaza and Riverview Tower. Passengers can be dropped off in front of the theatre.
What bags can I bring into Tennessee Theatre?
Backpacks and oversized bags of any kind are prohibited from entering the Theatre. Clear bags encouraged for faster entry; all bags are inspected.
What We Could Not Verify
- Seating capacity not published on the pages read
- Opening year / history not published on the pages read
- Resident companies not stated (Knoxville Symphony and opera are listed as performers only)
- Parking rates for paid garages not stated
- Event times and ticket prices are set per show; confirm on the official ticket page.
Sources
- Tennessee Theatre: official site (read 2026-10-30)
- Tennessee Theatre: box office (read 2026-10-30)
- Tennessee Theatre: parking (read 2026-10-30)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 30, 2026 by the It’s Tennessee editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Tennessee Theatre”, itstennessee.com/venues/tennessee-theatre-knoxville/ (updated ). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.