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I absolutely love RiverSports! The people are awesome and know their stuff. The climbing gym is legit and I have been going herevoff and on for years! Always awesome!

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★ 5

I spent so much time here in high school! This place is fun and great for parties also!

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★ 5

Fun climbing center with knowledgeable staff. Belay and bouldering day pass with shoes, harness and chalk was only $28/person. Good deal for a couple hours out if you've never been before.

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★ 5

Extremely disappointed that there were no Yerba Mate's for sale and only Celsius energy drinks. But the route setting was great, and the staff was very friendly. I had to have them explain the grading scale to me, since it looked like it was made by Jackson Pollock, but the boulders themselves were very accurately graded in my professional opinion. Also, there doesn't seem to be any air conditioning in the gym, so it was very hot inside. I went in feeling like John Hamm, and left feeling like Kevin Bacon...

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★ 5

Chill place and good bouldering. People were welcoming

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★ 5

First time at this gym and Mary was extremely nice and helpful. Great atmosphere. I am very new to climbing and have nothing but good things to say ab the staff and The Climbing Center as a whole.

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I've never been to another climbing gym. I learned to climb outdoors. I don't know all the terminology. I've only been climbing for 6 years. But when I come here, I'm supported and treated equally. I feel at home here and that is important to me. They are always changing the routes. They always having me wanting to do more.

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★ 5

The Climbing Center has been an incredible place to cultivate my climbing skills and train for outdoor adventures. It’s not just a gym; it’s a welcoming community that makes every visit enjoyable and productive.

The staff here, particularly Mary and Mark, are phenomenal. Their friendliness and helpfulness create such a positive atmosphere, whether you’re a seasoned climber or just starting. They’re always ready to offer tips or simply chat about your climbing goals, which makes the gym feel like a second home.

The route setting is creative and stylish, offering challenges that push you in all the right ways. While the variety of holds could use a bit of an upgrade to keep things fresh and exciting, the quality of the current routes shows the passion and expertise of the setting team.

One thing I’d love to see is earlier hours of operation. With a busier schedule, having the option to come in early would make it easier to fit climbing into my day—and I’m sure other members would appreciate it too!

This gym has been instrumental in my climbing journey, and with a little extra support and investment, it has the potential to be even better. Huge thanks to everyone who makes The Climbing Center such a special place!

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★ 5

Strolled by this place can’t wait to check it out!

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★ 5

The gym was small but the staff were friendly. My friend and I were here for ladies knight and prices were reasonable at about $15 per person

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★ 5

I love this place. The employees are true climbers who love their jobs and love sharing the stoke! I don't normally like bouldering, but it's super fun to get into there. The rope setting is also enjoyable!

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★ 5

Sam and Maryalice were dope had so much fun here !!!!

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Honestly the worst gym I ever been to. Setting is not that good, small gym, and its confusing as heck with no end tape and similar colors next to each boulder. I have been to over a hundred gyms and I can only think of one other gym in sacramento, ca thats still an obvious second worst gym but only cuz their walls are slick not necessarily cuz the setting. I don't know why this place is still in business nor why the rating is so high.

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Melissa was super helpful and was always right there watching Carter climb and encouraging him...

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★ 5

Love this place!!!!

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★ 5

Great climbing gym! There's bouldering problems and routes for climbers of every level, and the community is amazing. The patrons are amazing, and will often climb in groups, and the staff are all amazing. The programs they offer are also great, including Kids Camps/Climbs, (hosted by Coach Melissa, who is amazing) Women's Climbing Coalition Events, Pride Nights, and the High School climbing league, which includes nearby Blount and Knox County schools, as well as private and homeschool teams. There's also been word of extending it to include a Junior League for middle schools, which I'm sure will be absolutely wonderful as well. If you're looking to climb in an amazing environment with a supportive community in Knoxville, this is the place to be.

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★ 4

The rock climber vibe was very strong here and I loved it. The routes were fun and hard and it's very family friendly as well. Very small so you do need to keep and eyes up at all times

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★ 5

Mary Alice was amazing! She went so far as to even climb beside my kids to make them feel more comfortable and would hold them as they fall. She was great! We will definitely be back!

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★ 5

Excellent experience. I go regularly and the staff is friendly and helpful.

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★ 5

This is the friendly down-home Knoxville gym. Extremely supportive community of members! I started coming here a few years ago as a complete and utter beginner who could barely complete a V0. But they've built such a comfortable environment that I felt welcome back each time, even though I was always surrounded by much more skilled climbers than me. Now I can regularly do V3s and I'm still always sore after each time I go!

Additionally, this place is highly affordable. $10/visit for students, $12/visit regular price, discounts after 6pm on Fridays, and only $50 for a 1-month membership and $350 for 1 year. Super worth it and I'm beyond happy with my membership.

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★ 5

Fantastic place to climb, boulder, and socialize! They even sell Cruz Dairy chocolate milk for your post workout. What more could you need?

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★ 5

Friendly, affordable, and a nice atmosphere. We swung through on our travels and it delivered

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★ 5

Great staff, super friendly. Just getting started but really enjoying it.

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★ 5

Great place to go rock climbing if you don't have the gear or there's poor weather outside. Friendly staff, multiple auto belay, fun bouldering routes, and updates to the walls each week. I recommend

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Beat climbing spot in Knoxville let alone the city’s Little Colorado. The guy who runs the place has such a good heart and I’ll definitely be coming back.

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One experienced outdoor climber and three munchkins. I got lucky on who was helping me. This is the OG gym in Knoxville. 👍👍👍

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I'm a newish climber, from AZ.. just in town for a week. This place was pretty awesome, friendly staff, friendly people, awesome rates. Good variety of bouldering problems... what's not to like...?

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I went and there computer was down let us climb for free. Great costumer service and very nice definitely recommend.

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★ 5

I want to start out by saying I haven't rock climbed in years, but this was one of the better experiences I have had with it. The staff in the climbing center were helpful, friendly, and had a wealth of knowledge for beginners. The bouldering was a great way to jump back into a hobby I really enjoyed in the past. I didn't expect to be so sore, but I will definitely be coming back

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★ 5

A great tight knit place to climb! It's not huge but the staff are all super friendly and helpful and willing to assist people of all experience levels.

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★ 5

Great place to climb and awesome staff. Super welcoming atmosphere, a solid gym for experienced climbers, and especially good for beginners who might find climbing gyms intimidating. Thanks Mary!

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★ 5

Extremely friendly staff, ridiculously well thought routes, extensive parking spaces.

If you are looking for a place to indulge in the ancient art of rock climbing, you’ve come to the right place!

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This is a great place to go rock climbing and bring friends. I've been going for about 4-5 years now, and I absolutely love climbing here! There are tons unique routes, both challenging and rewarding. They have a 45% wall, auto belays, top rope, and bouldering. The staff have helpful insight for climbing, and willing to give beta if you ask. The climb is definitely worth the cost!

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Enjoyable! Lots of paths!

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best gym

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**Edited to add COVID precautions they are taking**

Due to COVID, they have online sign up for two hour time frames and allow 6 people in during those 2 hours. They have signs to wear masks and to wear them above the nose. They have sanitizer out, in case it's needed.

I have been climbing at TCC for 3 1/2 years. I feel like I became part of a family. I love climbing here because the employees are amazing. They change out the walls weekly, so there's always something new to try out. I've met many strong, kind, compassionate people while climbing here and I'm thankful those people are in my life. The atmosphere is relaxed with music playing. The prices are incredibly fair and the experience is fun. I love it here.

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★ 5

BEST ELEVATION GAINS FOR THE BUCK. Bouldering is fair price and lots of routes. Consistent route changes, friendly climbers, call and make sure there isn't a competition going on

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Ive climbed off and on at the Climbing Center for over 20 years and can say it's a true grassroots gym. If you're a beginner and a looking for a welcoming environment full of helpful climbers, look no further. Mary and the staff are amazing.

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Wonderful staff! And best prices to climb I have ever seen!

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Excellent service and sales. Brooks was very helpful and a delight to work with. He was very knowledgeable, curteous and patient with a newbie to the "Chaco club". 😊
The store is well maintained, organized and inviting. I will always be jealous of the landscaping!

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Great Center, lots of walls to climb, and all the People are friendly. I have been coming for about four years and have had an amazing experience everytime I come in. The staff are really knowledgeable and willing to help you figure out difficult routes and problems. I love how they frequently change the climbing routes, creating new and unique problems to solve. I highly recommend it to anyone of any skill level.

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Friendly encouraging staff, great workout, so much fun

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★ 5

Awesome place, and also pretty inexpensive in comparison to other rock gyms.

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It’s great! The bouldering is fun and the chalk tastes amazing!

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★ 5

I dropped in at TCC while visiting from out of town. Everybody there was super friendly, and the gym has something for just about everyone. I definitely plan on coming back!

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The TCC has a great climbing culture and the staff set bomber boulder problems. Lots of auto belays for kids and climbers looking to train. Great people, great place!

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★ 5

Great staff- So helpful and kind! I came with my kids and we had a blast!

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I love this place! The staff and atmosphere here is great! They have all levels and self belays too. The price is reasonable for what you get too. The boulder selection is great with lots of choices. I can't wait to come back for the millionth time with my family! I recommend this place to any other climbers!

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★ 5

Awesome evening, Mary is the coolest! Very helpful and informative, and very very patient with instructions and training, my new fun place to go out to!

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★ 5

Truly a gem of a climbing gym! I was visiting from Hawaii for a week and came in on three nights to keep up with training. The auto-belay routes are plenty tall to get a good workout in and as much fun to down climb as they are on the way up. The bouldering walls offer a huge variety from big dynos to crimp sequences that will leave you pumped. The rental shoes are in great shape and the facilities are solid. I pay $65 a month at home for a tiny, crowded bouldering gym - at $45-55/mo this place is a phenomenal value. Mark, Mary, Joe and the other staff made me feel like family and are what make this gym so fantastic. Keep it up TCC team!

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Great atmosphere for the family! We have a membership and visit at minimum once per week. My oldest daughter just turned 5 years old and loves it. She is non stop. Our youngest just turned 2 and is starting to try it out. The staff is excellent, both of our girls love being around them and they are all so helpful! The Manager Mary really goes above and beyond as far as customer service goes, and continues to keep the place inviting and fun.

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★ 5

Staff members are very encouraging and always willing to help. Kid friendly environment.

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★ 4

Climbing competition for Maryville Climbing Team. Pretty good views throughout.

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The best climbing and community you can find!

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Nice climbing wall!

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★ 5

Great place to climb with great staff

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Staff is knowledgeable but very young. More boulder problems than lead climbing. some top rope and 3-4 auto-belays. Did I mention bouldering... not sure about the pictures, maybe that is a planned upgrade

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★ 5

Great place. We have been going for years. Friendly, knowledgeable staff who are happy not only to give advice for the gym, but also info on local, outdoor climbing. Family atmosphere and inexpensive fees. Highly recommended.

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Great staff, good prices, well maintained.

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