We are open Mon-Fri noon-9pm, Sat & Sun noon-7pm
Kids Climb with Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 30th, 10am-12pm
Ladies Climbing Coalition, Sunday, March 17th, 6pm - 8pm
Junior League – registration 9:30, climb 10am-12pm
High school boulder comp – registration 12pm, climb 12:30-2:30pm
Citizens comp – registration 3pm, climb 3:30-6pm
Ladies Night, Monday, April 1st, From 7pm to 9pm
Construction work on Sutherland has closed part of the road. Here are alternative directions to get to The Climbing Center.
The Climbing Center is the spot for indoor climbing in Knoxville, Tennessee. We offer a variety of climbing options to suit all abilities and ages. We are a full gym complete with bouldering, top ropes, and lead climbing as well as training equipment.
First Time Here?
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The Climbing Center is located at 2918 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919
Our Facility
- We offer a full line of equipment and accessories for all types of climbing activities.
- 5,000 Square Feet of Climbing Surface
- New Boulder Problems and Routes Every Week
- Campus Board and Hang Boards
- Training Equipment
- 37 Foot Tall Top Rope and Lead Climbing Walls
- 14 Different Top Rope Areas
- Auto-Belays
- Routes and Boulder Problems for All Skill Levels
- Thousands of Climbing Holds
- Bouldering Area
- Upstairs Party Room
- Gear Rental (Shoes, Harnesses, Belay Devices)
Pricing
Activities & Rentals
Day package (harness, shoes, day pass) | Adult $24 | Student $22 |
Bouldering | $14 | $12 |
Top Rope Climbing | $17 | $15 |
Rental Shoes | $5 | $5 |
Rental Harness | $5 | $5 |
Belay Devices | $3 | $3 |
Memberships
Bouldering Memberships | Adult
| Student |
Bouldering 1 month | $55 | $50 |
Bouldering 3 month | $130 | $120 |
Bouldering 6 month | $240 | $200 |
Bouldering 1 year | $420 | $420 |
boulder punch pass 10 | $85 | $85 |
Rope Climbing Memberships |
Adult |
Student |
Rope 1 month | $60 | $55 |
Rope 3 month | $170 | $150 |
Rope 6 month | $320 | $300 |
Rope 1 year | $550 | $500 |
Rope punch pass 10 |
$110 | $110 |
Special Events & Parties
The Climbing Center is a great place to hold a special event like a birthday party, group outing, scouting event or team building activity. We can rent the gym out to your group for a private event. Please contact the Climbing Center for more information 865.673.4687 or email events@riversportsoutfitters.com
The First Monday of the month is Ladies Night! Come enjoy a fun night at the gym! $15 for a pass, and gear rental! 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Friday Nights – 9 After 6
Every Friday night, climbing passes are $9 after 6pm if you have your own gear, and $16 for package deal if you need shoes and harness.
Classes
Private Instruction/Lead Climbing Classes
We offer private instruction to work on any aspect of climbing you like. We can work on technique, belaying, lead climbing or just about anything else you can think of. $100/2hours
Top Rope Belay Class
Don’t have enough time for the full Fundamentals Class? Come by anytime for a quick crash course in belaying. This usually takes about 30 minutes and by the end you’ll be certified to top-rope belay in our gym. $50
History of The Climbing Center
The Climbing Center was formed in 1997, the first in the area and one of the few in the south at that time. Shortly thereafter, the High School Climbing League was formed, the first in the nation! At the time, climbing was not a “letter sport” so it operated as a club with support from a sponsor. Climbing programs in our area have really grown! Today 15 – 20 high schools are involved with over 250 participants! Many of these young climbers have gone on to become excellent climbers competing successfully in regional and national climbing competitions.