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 -Fall 2024 - Brochure - September - December [PDF]
HOURS & COST
Cost: $3 per person per visit.
Splash Pass [PDF] available for frequent visitors.
What to Wear & Not Wear [PDF]
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. & (Starting October 1st) 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: Closed (check back for updates)
Summer Hours (May 28 to September 10):
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
* No evening or weekend hours during the summer
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW -Fall 2024 (mid-September to December)
(Subject to change)
POOL CLOSURE NOTICE - The Pool will be closed January 13-17, 2025
| ACTIVITY |
MON, WED, FRI |
TUES, THURS |
SAT |
| Pool Hours |
7 a.m.-3 p.m.
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7 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Starting 10/1:
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Closed |
| Lap/Open Swim |
7 a.m.- 9 a.m. |
7 a.m. - 9 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. |
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| Evening Lap/Open Swim |
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(Starting 10/1)
5 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
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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 - NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
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 Fall to Spring 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.
POOL RULES
1) All children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult 18 yrs or older
2) No food or drink in pool area
3) No alcoholic beverages on premises
4) Only appropriate swimming attire allowed
(What to Wear & Not to Wear [PDF])
5) No flotation devices or foreign objects allowed in pool
6) No running in pool area
7) No diving
8) No smoking in pool area
9) No glass in pool area
10) No horseplay
11) No firearms or knives
12) Swim pants/diapers required for all children not toilet trained
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.