Arts & Culture Alliance & Emporium Center

100 S Gay Street

PO Box 2506
Knoxville, TN 37902
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Telephone: (865) 523-7543
Fax: (865) 523-7312

The Emporium Center is Knoxville's first true arts center with two galleries, cultural office spaces, and artist studios. Admission is always free.

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The Emporium Center is Knoxville’s first true arts center. Originally built in 1898, it re-opened following renovations during the summer of 2004. Located at 100 S. Gay Street, the 28,000 square feet of flexible use space houses two art galleries showcasing local and regional artists, the administrative offices of the Arts & Culture Alliance, and offices for nine other arts and cultural organizations. Additionally, the building houses studio for ten individual artists and rehearsal, classroom and meeting space.