Activities & Recreation

Phone: (865) 524-8461

Website: www.beckcenter.net

Address: 1927 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915

Oral history projects, reminiscence writing, exhibits. Tues.- Sat., 10 am- 3 pm, or by appointment. Free; donations accepted.

Phone: (865) 215-4311

Website: www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/parks_and_recreation

Address: Lakeshore Admin. | 5930 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919

Recreation and Senior Centers offer activities that include exercise programs, community outings, arts and crafts, and dances at various locations. Indoor pools are located at South Knoxville and Knoxville Adaptive centers. Most activities free or low cost. Proud sponsor of the 2025-2027 Aging Well Resource Directory.

Phone: (865) 531-5063

Website: www.covenanthealth.com/fitness-center/fitness-services/bodyworks-group-fitness/

BodyWORKS is a group fitness program with low-cost classes for older adults; low-impact aerobics, toning and flexibility exercises. Classes throughout Knox and other counties. Call for locations and schedules.

Phone: (865) 436-4990

Website: www.tnseniorolympics.com

Address: 157 Mils Park Rd., Gatlinburg, 37738

Olympic-style athletic event for adults 50+, including golf, tennis, track and field, bowling, swimming, and others. District events held annually; winners qualify for state competition. Preregistration required. tnseniorolympics.com.

Phone: (865) 531-5000

Website: www.covenanthealth.com/fitness-center/

Address: 270 Fort Sanders West Boulevard, 37922

Indoor and outdoor pools. Senior Fitness classes offer toning, flexibility, cardiovascular activity, and floor work. Classes include: Aqua Aerobics, Feldenkrais (mindful movement), GoLo, Jointercize, Parkinson’s Peddlers, Rock Steady Parkinson’s boxing program, Tai Chi, & yoga. Tennis, pickleball, strength and cardio equipment, weight management and full fitness floor also available.

Phone: (865) 329-8892

Address: 4438 Western Avenue, 37921

Fitness classes such as Silver Sneakers and Tai Chi, health and wellness seminars, social activities, and customer support; information about Humana plans. Mon. – Fri., 9 am – 4 pm.

Phone: (865) 690-6343

Website: www.jewishknoxville.org

Address: 6800 Deane Hill Dr SW Knoxville, TN 37919

Regular programs, including speakers, luncheons, classes. Non-members welcome. Information and referrals for individual and family counseling available; eldercare consultations.

Phone: (865) 215-6600

Website: www.knoxcounty.org/parks/

Address: 2447 Sutherland Avenue, 37919

Free or low-cost activities all across Knox County.

Phone: (888) 275-8747

Website: www.nps.gov/index.htm

National Park passes for older adults and persons with disabilities offer entrance to most federal parks that charge entrance fees, and discounts for some park amenities. Annual and lifetime passes are available for seniors (62+) to purchase with proof of age and residency. Free lifetime access passes are available for persons with documentation of permanent disability. Passes may be purchased at participating parks or online for an additional shipping charge.

Phone: (865) 215-5175

Website: www.knoxcounty.org/health/sail/sail_exercise.php

Address: 140 Dameron Avenue, 37917

A program of the Knox County Health Department. Strength and balance exercises to help prevent falls; offered at area senior centers and other venues in Knox and surrounding counties.

Website: www.knoxseniors.org/senior-centers/

For senior centers that offer computer services, see Senior Centers.

Phone: (865) 974-0150

Website: www.facebook.com/seniorsforcreativelearning/

Collaboration between O’Connor Senior Center and UT Department of Professional and Personal Development. Organization of adults (50+) dedicated to learning and sharing a love of learning with others. Courses are lecture- based and sessions are offered twice yearly, in the spring and fall. Call for information regarding Membership fees.

Phone: (888) 423-4632

Website: tools.silversneakers.com/

Fitness program provided at no cost by more than 60 health plans nationwide. Classes designed for all abilities led by certified instructors at multiple fitness facilities throughout Knox and surrounding counties. Contact your health care provider or visit SilverSneakers.com to check your eligibility and find fitness classes.

Phone: (865) 524-5494

Website: www.wesleyhouseknox.org

Address: 1719 Reynolds Street, 37921

Low-cost luncheons, activities, and trips for adults 65+.

Phone: (865) 637-9622

Website: ymcaknoxville.org

Address: 616 Jessamine St, Knoxville, TN 37917

Recreation, exercise classes, and informal education. Payment options and scholarships available. Locations offer various level-appropriate classes including: Aqua Arthritis, Balance for Life, chair yoga, Fit 4 Life, Kick Start Fiteness, line dancing, Mobility & Stretch, Senior Circuit, Senior Classic, Senior String, Senior Yoga, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, water aerobics, and Zumba. Visit ymcaknoxville.org or call a location for more information and class availability.

Phone: (865) 777-9622

Website: ymcaknoxville.org/

Address: 12133 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922

Recreation, exercise classes, and informal education. Payment options and scholarships available. Locations offer various level-appropriate classes including: Aqua Arthritis, Balance for Life, chair yoga, Fit 4 Life, Kick Start Fiteness, line dancing, Mobility & Stretch, Senior Circuit, Senior Classic, Senior String, Senior Yoga, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, water aerobics, and Zumba. Visit ymcaknoxville.org or call a location for more information and class availability.

Phone: (865) 522-9622

Website: ymcaknoxville.org

Address: 605 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902

Recreation, exercise classes, and informal education. Payment options and scholarships available. Locations offer various level-appropriate classes including: Aqua Arthritis, Balance for Life, chair yoga, Fit 4 Life, Kick Start Fiteness, line dancing, Mobility & Stretch, Senior Circuit, Senior Classic, Senior String, Senior Yoga, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, water aerobics, and Zumba. Visit ymcaknoxville.org or call a location for more information and class availability.

Phone: (865) 690-9622

Website: ymcaknoxville.org

Address: 400 N Winston Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909

Recreation, exercise classes, and informal education. Payment options and scholarships available. Locations offer various level-appropriate classes including: Aqua Arthritis, Balance for Life, chair yoga, Fit 4 Life, Kick Start Fiteness, line dancing, Mobility & Stretch, Senior Circuit, Senior Classic, Senior String, Senior Yoga, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, water aerobics, and Zumba. Visit ymcaknoxville.org or call a location for more information and class availability.

Phone: (865) 922-9622

Website: ymcaknoxville.org/tennova-family-ymca

Address: 7540 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN 37849

Recreation, exercise classes, and informal education. Payment options and scholarships available. Locations offer various level-appropriate classes including: Aqua Arthritis, Balance for Life, chair yoga, Fit 4 Life, Kick Start Fitness, line dancing, Mobility & Stretch, Senior Circuit, Senior Classic, Senior String, Senior Yoga, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, water aerobics, and Zumba. Visit ymcaknoxville.org or call a location for more information and class availability.

Phone: (865) 523-6126

Website: ywcaknox.com/

Address: 420 West Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902

Provides a variety of services for women of all ages, such as recreation, informal education, and exercise classes. Other programming includes a Victim Advocacy Program for victims and survivors of domestic violence and Keys of Hope Program, which is transitional housing for women 18+ (private rooms, shared bathrooms, communal living room, and kitchen).

Phone: (865) 546-0651

Website: ywcaknox.com

Address: 124 S Cruze St, Knoxville, TN 37915

Provides a variety of services for women of all ages, such as recreation, informal education, and exercise classes. Other programming includes a Victim Advocacy Program for victims and survivors of domestic violence and Keys of Hope Program, which is transitional housing for women 18+ (private rooms, shared bathrooms, communal living room, and kitchen).