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Historic Tennessee Theatre - Est. 1928 Knoxville, Tennessee

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The Official State Theatre of Tennessee

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Directions & Parking

The Tennessee Theatre's iconic marquee serves as the centerpiece of historic Gay Street.

Finding the Tennessee Theatre

 From I-40 East: Take Exit 388a, James White Parkway to Summit Hill Drive, (first exit).  Turn right onto Summit Hill Drive. Turn left onto Gay Street at the third traffic light. The Tennessee Theatre is located at 604 South Gay Street.

From I-40 West: Take Exit 388, James White Parkway to Summit Hill Drive, (first exit).  Turn right onto Summit Hill Drive. Turn left onto Gay Street at the third traffic light. The Tennessee Theatre is located at 604 South Gay Street.

Parking

Free parking is available for most night and weekend performances at the State Street garage located behind the theater, as well as the nearby Locust Street and Market Square garages. Additional parking lots and on-street parking are located nearby. Click here to download a current and easy-to-read map.

Parking is free in the State Street, City's Market Square, and Locust Street garages, and on meters, from 6 p.m. weekdays and all day on weekends - except for specific special events.