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Climbing Roots

Climbing Roots

Climbing Roots is an indoor climbing gym based in Knoxville, TN. It is Knoxville's first bouldering center, offering day passes, classes, and memberships.

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5.0· 67 reviews on Google
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    Michael Johnson· 3 months ago

    I live between Denver and Tennessee and just discovered Climbing Roots! Great place for a good training session with friendly staff and overall good vibes. The crack trainer they have was something I have not seen at another gym, and I’m a sucker for outdoor crack climbing! I’ll be back again every time I am back in TN!

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    S H· 9 months ago

    Genuinely what I have been looking for in terms of indoor bouldering in Knoxville. Staff was really nice and even showed off their training room with full size boards and a custom crack climbing training wall. Best part is that the monthly memberships rival (and beat imo) the local gyms.

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    Blake Bohanan· 4 months ago

    I came here with my 6 year old son and we both had a blast! Ian and the other staff were super friendly and showed us around the whole facility before giving us free rein. My son loved the obstacle area downstairs and it was great that there is a totally separate kids area they can be a little crazy in without worrying about them running under another climber. We loved climbing on top of the center wall to hangout on the bean bags up there and to the "secret room" with the climbing cave and strength training area. The strength area is legit. I am a local physical therapist and strength training fanatic and I could do absolutely anything I need in their strength area. It's all brand new top of the line equipment as well. I would definitely recommend this to anyone into bouldering of course, but also to any parents who want an active outing with their kiddo.

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    J F· 6 months ago

    Absolutely love this place. Hands down one of the best gyms around. The mix of bouldering, yoga, and workout space is unreal, and we’re here several times a week. The routes are always fresh and fun, so it never gets old. The owners and staff are top-notch—welcoming, passionate, and clearly invested in the community. As someone born and raised in South Knoxville, it’s awesome to see people bring this kind of energy and vision back to the area. This gym is doing something special.

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