Knoxville's public game centers on the 14-court Tyson Park Family Tennis Center (with cheap city instruction), while Cedar Bluff Racquet Club anchors the private side.
Private tennis lessons in Knoxville typically run $86/hr+.
PlayYourCourt lists vetted Knoxville-area coaches from $86/hr (VIP pricing $81/hr), Sep 2026.
Group clinics and junior programs cost much less per session — often under $30 — and are a great way to start before committing to private coaching. Our junior tennis cost calculator can help you estimate a full year of lessons, travel, and gear.
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Try the Free Virtual Coach →Private lessons in Knoxville typically cost $86/hr+. PlayYourCourt lists vetted Knoxville-area coaches from $86/hr (VIP pricing $81/hr), Sep 2026.
Good free options include Tyson Park Family Tennis Center (2581 Tyson Mcghee Park St SW; 14 courts; city Tennis 201/301 sessions $75 for 6 hrs); Whitlow-Logan Park (4280 Whitlow Ave; 1 court); Skyline Park (1122 Mays Ave SW; 2 courts). Public park courts are usually first-come, first-served.
Well-known options include Cedar Bluff Racquet Club (Knoxville; 701 Racquet Club Way; 10 indoor + 5 hard + 9 clay courts, one of the South's premier facilities); Knoxville Racquet Club (Knoxville; 5535 Lonas Rd; private); Greater Knoxville Tennis Association (GKTA) (Knoxville; Summer interclub team program ages 8-18; practices at John Sevier Park Tennis Courts). Visit more than one before committing to a membership.
Ask other tennis parents, check your local USTA section's coach listings, and always watch a lesson before signing up. Our coach finder guide walks through the questions to ask.
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