Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Knoxville
Marriage equality came to Tennessee in 2015 through the Supreme Court's nationwide ruling. Knoxville, the East Tennessee city at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, has a small, spirited queer scene woven through its revitalized center and its university culture.
There is no defined gayborhood; LGBTQ+ life is most visible Downtown, in the Old City, around Market Square, and near the University of Tennessee campus. Long-running bars like The International anchor the nightlife, joined by the community-minded Pride Center and a strong tradition of roving queer dance parties that reach people beyond the traditional bar scene.
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Knoxville pairs mountain-town friendliness and a walkable, music-loving downtown with a community that has grown more visible year on year.
Knox PrideFest takes over each June, closing with a parade down, fittingly, Gay Street, the main thoroughfare through the heart of downtown.
Knoxville's annual Pride festival featuring community organizations, entertainment, and celebrations across the city.
Knox Pride is a Knoxville LGBTQ+ nonprofit that runs Pride programming, community support initiatives, and local events throughout the year.
A locally-owned LGBTQIA+ bar and grill in Knoxville on Kingston Pike, with live shows and themed nights through the week.