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title: "The Climbing Center — Knoxville, Tennessee"
url: https://www.climblocal.org/tennessee/knoxville/the-climbing-center
description: "The Climbing Center is a mixed climbing gym in Knoxville, Tennessee. The profile documents climbing areas, bouldering sections, and topropes. Check current hours, pricing, access, and programs before visiting."
data_updated: 2026-10-04T04:30:06.538Z
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# The Climbing Center — Knoxville, Tennessee

The Climbing Center is a mixed climbing gym in Knoxville, Tennessee. The profile documents climbing areas, bouldering sections, and topropes. Check current hours, pricing, access, and programs before visiting.

## Visit details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gym type | Mixed climbing gym |
| Address | 2918 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville TN, 37919, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37919 |
| Phone | (865) 673-4687 |
| Email | theclimbingcenter@riversportsoutfitters.com |
| Official website | [https://theclimbingcenter.net/](https://theclimbingcenter.net/) |
| Operating status | Open |
| Hours | **Monday:** 12:00 PM–7:00 PM<br>**Tuesday:** 12:00 PM–7:00 PM<br>**Wednesday:** 12:00 PM–7:00 PM<br>**Thursday:** 12:00 PM–7:00 PM<br>**Friday:** 12:00 PM–7:00 PM<br>**Saturday:** 12:00 PM–6:00 PM |
| Coordinates | 35.952816, -83.96327199999999 |

## Climbing terrain

- Indoor Climbing
- Climbing Areas
- Bouldering Sections
- Topropes
- Autobelays
- Lead Area
- Bouldering
- Top Rope
- Lead
- Auto Belay

## Training equipment

No specific training equipment is documented yet.

## Amenities and visit details

- Gear Rental
- Youth Club Billing
- Youth Club Practices
- Private Coaching
- Youth Programs
- Parties
- Rentals
- **Gear rental:** harnesses, belay devices, shoes, and chalk
- **Rental gear:** Available

## Classes and programs

- **Youth Climbing Club billing:** $170/mo
- **Youth Climbing Club practices:** Participants can attend as many as 3 practices per week
- **Private coaching:** Available
- **Youth programs:** Available
- **Parties:** Available

## Documented prices

No current prices are documented yet.

## Policies

- **Lead access:** Accessible by certification or lead class only

## Sources

- [Google Places](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Climbing%20Center&query_place_id=ChIJtQEdTzs9XIgRvkunKJjUNJE) — checked 2026-10-04
- [The Climbing Center - Knoxville's Original Rock Climbing Gym | River Sports Outfitters](https://theclimbingcenter.net/) — checked 2026-10-04
- [The Climbing Center | Climbing Events & Classes | River Sports Outfitters](https://theclimbingcenter.net/climbing-events-and-programs) — checked 2026-10-04
- [The Climbing Center | Memberships | River Sports Outfitters](https://theclimbingcenter.net/memberships) — checked 2026-10-04
- [The Climbing Center | Youth Climbing Club | River Sports Outfitters](https://theclimbingcenter.net/youth-climbing-club) — checked 2026-10-04

## Before you go

Hours, prices, route availability, waiver rules, and youth policies can change. Confirm current details directly with the gym before making a special trip.

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*Source: [Climb Local](https://www.climblocal.org/tennessee/knoxville/the-climbing-center). Markdown alternate of the page at that URL.*