The Climbing Center — Attraction in Knoxville

The Climbing Center has been an incredible place to cultivate my climbing skills and train for outdoor adventures. It’s not just a gym; it’s a welcoming community that makes every visit enjoyable and productive.

The staff here, particularly Mary and Mark, are phenomenal. Their friendliness and helpfulness create such a positive atmosphere, whether you’re a seasoned climber or just starting. They’re always ready to offer tips or simply chat about your climbing goals, which makes the gym feel like a second home.

The route setting is creative and stylish, offering challenges that push you in all the right ways. While the variety of holds could use a bit of an upgrade to keep things fresh and exciting, the quality of the current routes shows the passion and expertise of the setting team.

One thing I’d love to see is earlier hours of operation. With a busier schedule, having the option to come in early would make it easier to fit climbing into my day—and I’m sure other members would appreciate it too!

This gym has been instrumental in my climbing journey, and with a little extra support and investment, it has the potential to be even better. Huge thanks to everyone who makes The Climbing Center such a...

Great climbing gym! There's bouldering problems and routes for climbers of every level, and the community is amazing. The patrons are amazing, and will often climb in groups, and the staff are all amazing. The programs they offer are also great, including Kids Camps/Climbs, (hosted by Coach Melissa, who is amazing) Women's Climbing Coalition Events, Pride Nights, and the High School climbing league, which includes nearby Blount and Knox County schools, as well as private and homeschool teams. There's also been word of extending it to include a Junior League for middle schools, which I'm sure will be absolutely wonderful as well. If you're looking to climb in an amazing environment with a supportive community in Knoxville, this is the...

Edited to add COVID precautions they are taking

Due to COVID, they have online sign up for two hour time frames and allow 6 people in during those 2 hours. They have signs to wear masks and to wear them above the nose. They have sanitizer out, in case it's needed.

I have been climbing at TCC for 3 1/2 years. I feel like I became part of a family. I love climbing here because the employees are amazing. They change out the walls weekly, so there's always something new to try out. I've met many strong, kind, compassionate people while climbing here and I'm thankful those people are in my life. The atmosphere is relaxed with music playing. The prices are incredibly fair and the experience is fun. I...