Senior Centers
The following centers offer a wide variety of activities especially designed for older persons (minimum age varies at centers). Most activities are free or low cost.
All of these centers offer all or some of the following activities: exercise and fitness programs; arts and crafts; recreational, educational, and social activities; health screenings and services; special programs and speakers; and volunteer opportunities. Almost all have computers for seniors to use; most have computer classes and free Internet (wi-fi) access for participants. Some offer dances and dance classes, travel opportunities, support groups, clubs, and much more. For activities and recreational opportunities outside of senior centers, see Activities & Recreation.
Carter Senior Center
932-2939
9040 Asheville Highway, 37871
Activities for Knox County seniors age 50+, Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Corryton Senior Center
688-0510
Knox County Community Services
9331 Davis Lane, Corryton, 37721
Activities for Knox County seniors age 50+, Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tue. & Thu., 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Computer classes and computer access for seniors. Newsletter of activities.
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Halls Senior Center
922-0416
Knox County Community Services
4410 Crippen Road, 37918
Activities for Knox County seniors age 50+, Mon. and Fri, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Tue.-Thur., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and every 2nd Tue. open until 7:00 p.m. Newsletter of activities.
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Larry Cox Senior Center
546-1700
City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation
3109 Ocoee Trail, 37917
Activities for Knox County seniors, Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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John T. O’Connor Senior Center (CAC)
523-1135
Office on Aging and City of Knoxville
611 Winona Street, 37917
Activities for Knox County seniors age 50+, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (some nights and weekends for dances and special events). For the center’s weekly schedule, see “Weekly Update” in the Knoxville News Sentinel; get on the mailing list for Elder News & Views , which includes a monthly schedule of activities, or visit web site.
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South Knox Senior Center
573-5843
Knox County Senior Services
6729 Martel Lane, 37920
Activities for Knox County seniors age 50+, Mon., Tue., Fri., 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tue. & Thur., 7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Pool for swimming, exercise, and therapeutic programs. Newsletter of activities.
Strang Senior Center
670-6693
Knox County Community Services
109 Lovell Heights Road, 37922
Activities for Knox County seniors age 50+, Mon. & Thu, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Tue., Wed. & Fri., 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Newsletter of activities.
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South Knoxville Community Center
573-3575
522 Old Maryville Pike, 37920
Activities for Knox County seniors, Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Access to a gym, indoor swimming pool, weight room. Special travel events and more for participants.
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