This is a guest post written by Gregg Wisecarver
Tennessee is home to some of the best indoor sports complexes in the Southeast. For athletes, parents, and fans, these venues provide world-class facilities, exciting tournaments, and opportunities for skill development. Here are the top 4 indoor sports complexes in Tennessee you need to know about!
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Rocky Top Sports World (Gatlinburg)
Rocky Top Sports World is an 80-acre sports campus that offers six indoor basketball courts (converting to 12 indoor volleyball courts). The venue also features seven state-of-the-art synthetic turf fields, including a 1,500-seat championship field. Beyond its role as a premier athletic venue, it demonstrated its vital community impact in 2016, serving as a command center during the devastating Gatlinburg wildfires. This dual-purpose facility showcases both its versatility and its deep-rooted commitment to supporting and uplifting the local community.
What makes Rocky Top Sports World special:
- Celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2024. In this time, the venue has generated over $400 million in economic impact.
- Hosts over 200 large-scale events annually, driving over 1 million room nights since opening. Events include youth basketball, volleyball, and cheerleading tournaments.
- Major events hosted include the Smoky Mountain Cup, Kohl’s National Elite Camp, the Gatlinburg Thanksgiving Bowl, and the Harlem Globetrotters Summer Camp.
- Located in the stunning Smoky Mountains, making it an ideal destination for athletes and their families.
Adams Tennis Complex (Murfreesboro)
Adams Tennis Complex, located in Murfreesboro, is a 70,000-square-foot premier facility offering top-tier tennis amenities for players of all skill levels. The indoor/outdoor complex supports both recreational and competitive tennis year-round. It serves as the home for Middle Tennessee State University’s Blue Raider tennis program and hosts a variety of events, including the Conference USA Tennis Championships and ITA Regional tournaments.
What makes Adams Tennis Complex special:
- Features 24 outdoor courts (16 lighted), eight indoor courts, lounges, a spectator mezzanine, a pro shop, and concessions.
- The facility boasts advanced PlaySight Smart Court technology for game analysis and training.
- Hosts a variety of tournaments, including USTA-sanctioned events, adult and junior tennis leagues, and mixers, attracting local and regional players.
The Centennial Sportsplex (Nashville)
The Centennial Sportsplex is a major fitness, recreation, and sports complex in the Middle Tennessee region with 145,000 square feet of space for ice skating, fitness, swimming, and tennis.
What makes the Centennial Sportsplex special:
- The Centennial Sportsplex has hosted exciting national events such as the U.S. Senior and Junior National Swim Meets, the YMCA National Swim Meet, the U.S. Water Polo Olympic Trials, the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, the Virginia Slims Tennis Championships, and the USTA Women’s Challenger.
- Beyond traditional sports, the venue hosts adaptive sports programs, fitness classes, and community wellness initiatives, making it a truly inclusive facility for Nashville residents.
Morristown Landing (Morristown)
Morristown Landing is a dynamic recreational facility that caters to a wide range of interests and age groups, making it a centerpiece for activity and community engagement. The facility boasts expansive sports courts for basketball and volleyball, an impressive aquatic center that features a competition pool, leisure pool, and water play zones ideal for families, a climbing wall, and an expansive state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with modern exercise equipment and dedicated spaces for group classes. Additionally, Morristown Landing offers multi-purpose rooms for events, youth activities, and wellness programs, creating an inclusive environment for recreation and personal development. To stand out, the facility welcomes guests with a FULL-SIZE PLANE suspended inside the lobby!
What makes Morristown Landing special:
- Regularly hosts regional tournaments for basketball and volleyball, along with swim meets attracting visitors from throughout the region.
- Offers diverse programming, including youth leagues, adult recreational sports, and specialized training camps.
- Has several customizable meeting spaces for large to small gatherings and a first-class catering service.
Discover Tennessee’s Best Sports Complexes
Tennessee’s indoor sports facilities are designed for the thrill of competition while creating top-tier experiences for athletes, parents, and fans alike.
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