every seat is a good seat- parking is ample but you do have to know where to look. walking to movie theaters, food & dessert shops - but for dinner make reservations for some locations. my only complaint is they need more bathrooms the en tire theater only has 1 bathroom for each- and waiting to go in when theres an entire theater full of people waiting to get it, open more than ONE door- been there 3 times happened all 3 times
I recently attended three events at the Tennessee Theater. I saw Jim Brickman, the pianist, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Ron White, the comedian. Both shows were excellent and there is no nicer setting than the Tennessee Theater. The theater is beautiful, seating is comfortable, concessions very good ...... NO complaints whatsoever! GREAT venue!
My family has had season tickets to the Tennessee Theatre for over four years! Broadway at the Tennessee is always amazing, and the events, acts, and concerts that they have here are really great! However I do have to say the seating can suck! If you are not located in the middle section or the end of the rows on the far left and right sections, toward the middle, you will see nothing! Once they placed us on the end of the row all the way at the wall and we could only see from center stage over. Half the stage was out of view! It was terrible! Other than that it is a great space! The bathrooms are alway clean and the bar locations are nice and neat. Parking is somewhat easy to find, but I would still get there early to be on the safe side. Also there are tons of great places to eat before or after the show around the theatre!
I have seen quite a few shows in this theatre and I love it... any seat in the house is a good one as it is a smaller venue. It is on a safe street with close parking in the heart of Knoxville. It is especially beautiful at night!
The Tennessee Theatre is one of my favorite places to see a live show. My husband and I follow a few musicians who regularly play here. The sound quality is excellent and I would bet there isn't a bad seat in the house. If you get a chance to see live music at this venue, don't miss it!
Third year taking one of my children to see Shen Yun at the historic Tennessee Theater! Each time we go the show is a little different. The beautiful theater is so exciting, it makes me feel like I've stepped back in time. My children have wide eyes while looking at the beautiful chandeliers and ornate staircases. The volunteers who work there are always kind and helpful. I have never regretted an event at this beautiful theater and look forward to going back again and again!
We attended a Black Lillies concert at the Tennessee Theatre on New Years Eve 2014. It was our first time here, or for that matter, in downtown Knoxville. We had a fantastic time. The theater is absolutely gorgeous inside. I have no idea how long it took to restore it, but the detail and the colors and patterns are so impressive. I sat and stared at the ceiling-- whoever painted it deserves to be recognized! The sound was great and we just felt like the whole venue lent itself to a multi-layered experience that was much more than simply a concert. We walked to the theatre from our hotel, so parking wasn't a problem. Since we live in NC, I doubt we will go here often, but if the right show comes along, we will happily go back.
On the first Monday of each month, the Tennessee Theatre puts on a free concert for the city of Knoxville, yes free! We are always treated to the mighty musical organ that rises from the orchestra pit, and special guest artists. For Monday, December 1, 2014, the Central High School Choir presented many Christmas songs, dressed in beautiful costumes. It was an absolutely wonderful program.
Take the time to do the tour. You will not be disappointed! Best 2 hours I've spent in quite a while. Vey informative tour given by the theatres organ player.
One cannot go wrong with the Tennessee Theater. I recently saw Primus play at the Tennessee Theater and they blew the doors off the place!