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VolWall Climbing Gym

climbing gym in Tennessee Knoxville. Find information for bouldering, top rope, lead. Check officially sourced hours, day-pass pricing and rentals.

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Editorially reviewedVerification sources 4Last checked 2026-08-18
Opening hoursHours change with the UT academic calendar. Spring 2026 hours were Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–9:00 PM, Saturday closed and Sunday 4:00 PM–8:00 PM; the separate summer schedule ended August 16. Check the official RecSports hours before each visit for the current term and holiday closures.
AdmissionNo separate climbing fee for eligible users: current UT students, graduate/professional students and faculty/staff with a RecSports membership. Climbing shoes, harnesses and assisted-braking devices are provided at no cost. Chalk bag rental is $1.

Available facilities

  • ✓ Shoe rental
  • ✓ Harness rental

Bring a current UT ID and complete the waiver before climbing. VolWall is not a public day-pass gym. Top-rope and lead climbing each require the corresponding free proficiency test; free introductory clinics have limited spaces. Staff can provide a belay during open hours. Loose chalk is not allowed. The official facility page does not list dedicated visitor parking or showers.

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Address
HPER Room 202B, 1914 Andy Holt Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996
Climbing styles
bouldering, top rope, lead
Contact
865-974-2209

About this gym

VolWall has 6,000 square feet split between bouldering and rope climbing. The 32-foot rope wall supports top rope and lead climbing, while the 12-foot bouldering wall includes a 25-foot cave. Access is limited to current UT students and RecSports-member faculty or staff.

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