Senior Centers

Centers offer activities designed for Knox County seniors (minimum age varies). Most activities are free/low cost and include: exercise/fitness; arts and crafts; recreational, educational, and social activities; health education and screenings; special programs; and volunteer opportunities. Most have computers for participant use, computer classes and free Internet (Wi-Fi) access. Some offer dances/dance classes, travel opportunities, support groups and clubs. For opportunities outside of senior centers, see Activities & Recreation.

Carter Senior Center*: 932-2939

Knox County Senior Services
9040 Asheville Highway, 37924. Ages 50+, Mon.-Fri., 8 am-4:30 pm.

Corryton Senior Center*: 688-5882

Knox County Senior Services
9331 Davis Drive, Corryton, 37721. Ages 50+, Mon.-Fri., 7:30 am-4 pm.

Halls Senior Center*: 922-0416

Knox County Senior Services
4405 Crippen Road, 37918. Ages 50+, Mon.-Fri., 8 am-4:30 pm.

John T O’Connor Senior Center (CAC): 523-1135

Office on Aging
611 Winona Street, 37917
Ages 50+, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am-4:30 pm with some evening and weekend activities including dances and special events. For the center’s bi-monthly schedule, see “Senior Update” in the Knoxville News Sentinel published on the first and third Sundays of the month; get on the mailing list for Elder News & Views, which includes a monthly schedule of activities; or visit knoxseniors.org/oconnor.

Karns Senior Center*: 951-2653

Knox County Senior Services
8042 Oak Ridge Hwy., 37931
Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am-4 pm

Larry Cox Senior Center: 546-1700

Knoxville City Parks and Recreation
LCSC Facility Address: 3109 Ocoee Trail, 37917
Mon.-Fri., 8 am-4 pm
Newsletter of activities and community outings available online at knoxvilletn.gov/recprograms.

South Knoxville Community Center: 573-3575

Knoxville City Parks and Recreation
SKCC Facility Address: 522 Maryville Pike, 37920
Mon.-Fri., 8 am-4 pm
Newsletter of activities and community outings available online at knoxvilletn.gov/recprograms.

South Knoxville Senior Center*: 573-5843

Knox County Senior Services
6729 Martel Lane, 37920
Ages 50+, Mon.-Fri., 7:30 am-4 pm
Pool for swimming. Pool hours 7:30 am-3:30 pm

The Community Center: 947-5525

Heiskell Community Organization
1708 W. Emory Rd., Powell, 37849
Age 50+, Senior Center operates Mon.-Thurs., 10 am-2 pm. Senior luncheon on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 10 am-2 pm. Veterans Appreciation Breakfast the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8 am-9:30 am.

West Knox County Senior Center*: 288-7805

Knox County Senior Services
239 Jamestowne Blvd., Suite 101, 37934
Age 50+, Mon.-Fri., 7:30 am-4 pm

* Asterisk indicates that a newsletter of activities is available at www.knoxcounty.org/seniors