Elmer Brine Pool at the South Knoxville Community Center
522 Maryville Pike
865-579-3122
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South Knoxville
DIRECTIONS: Head south on the Henley Street bridge, and at the red light at Baptist Hospital, turn right onto Blount Ave. (Train tunnel is one lane only.) Continue about 1.5 miles to next red light. On your right will be Mary Vestal Park. Continue straight (approx. 100 ft.) Recreation center is on left. (Entrance is before the railroad tracks.)
Elmer Brine Pool is located inside the
South Knoxville Community Center.
Elmer Brine Pool - Spring 2024 - Brochure
HOURS & COST
Cost: $3 per person per visit.
Splash Pass [PDF] available for frequent visitors.
Fall/Winter/Spring Hours (September 11 to mid-May):
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (weekend hours will end on 4/25/2024)
Saturday: Closed (check back for updates)
Summer Hours (May 22 to September 10):
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* No evening or weekend hours during the summer
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW - Spring 2024 (January 1 - mid-May)
(mid-September thru December) (Subject to change)
ACTIVITY |
MON, WED, FRI |
TUES, THURS |
SAT |
Pool Hours |
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
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7 a.m.- 3 p.m.
& 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
(evening hours end on 4/25)
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8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
(end on 4/20) |
Lap/Open Swim |
7 a.m.- 8 a.m. |
7 a.m.- 8 a.m. |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Aqua Sprint |
8:15 a.m.- 8:45 a.m. |
8:15 a.m.- 8:45 a.m. |
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Gentle Joints Arthritis Class |
9 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. |
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Core Water Workout |
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9 a.m.-10 a.m. |
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Lap/Open Swim |
10 a.m.- 2:45 p.m. |
10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
& 5 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
(evening hours end on 4/25) |
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Hours are subject to change.
Classes take precedence over Open Swim.
SENIOR PROGRAMS ACCEPTED
Check with your insurance provider or contact company directly to see if you qualify.
Renew Active & One Pass: 1-855-581-8091
Silver Sneakers: 1-888-423-4632
Silver & Fit: 1-877-427-4788
PRIVATE RENTALS (available October 2023 to April 20, 2024 - Saturdays only)
Elmer Brine Policies [PDF]
Pool Rental Prices [PDF]
Contact pool staff by phone or in person to discuss further
Available Saturdays between 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. from October to April 20, 2024 each year pending staff availability
HISTORY OF ELMER BRINE POOL
The pool is named for former beloved lifeguard Elmer Brine. Elmer was easily recognizable as he life-guarded in his 60s and 70s.
RULES AND REGULATIONS IN CITY RECREATION CENTERS
The following are prohibited in city recreation centers:
1) Possession of firearms and weapons
2) Possession of drugs, alcohol, or any elicit substance
3) Smoking or use of tobacco products
4) Gambling
5) Use of profanity
6) Fighting
7) Dunking or hanging on rims of basketball goals
8) Pets
9) Only indoor court shoes allowed (ex: tennis shoes or non-marking soles)
Violation of these rules or any other rules set by individual centers may result in suspension from this center and others. Suspension terms will be set by each center.