A Knoxville 
Our Mission: To encourage the growth, expansion and interest in theatre in the Knoxville metropolitan area and to promote the training of persons therefor.
Contact Us
Theatre Knoxville Downtown
319 N. Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37917-7529
865 / 544-1999
info@theatreknoxville.com
2009 Officers & Board of Directors
Officers
- Windie Wilson / President
- Joseph Jaynes / Vice President
- Cheri Compton / Treasurer
Board Members
- Robby Griffith
- Bonny Pendleton
- Margy Ragsdale
- Carla Rogers
- Janice Stanton
- Courtney Woolard
Historical Background
"The longest continuously-operating, non-academic theater in Knoxville"
Originally known as "Knoxville Community Theatre," Theatre Knoxville was chartered in March 1976 as part of a downtown development program. It was felt that a community theatre actively housed in a center city location would act as a catalytic agent for the then-Mayor's urban renewal plan. The theatre performed in a variety of venues for decades before finding a permanent home, offering a wide range of adult and children's plays and workshops. TKD entered its current space at 319 N. Gay Street in 2005.
TKD was founded and has continued to operate as a community volunteer theatre, open to all residents to participate in every aspect of theatrical production: administration, technical and performance. Over the years it has been a training ground for volunteer technicians, designers and actors who have gone on to professional careers as a result of their volunteer experience.
TKD is a 100% volunteer organization, with no paid staff. We depend entirely on the generosity of our patrons, supporters, and benefactors to produce a high-quality theatre experience on a consistent and sustained basis. Thank you for your support!
