Gold's Gym
📍 8445 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37919
Services: Hot Tub, Infrared Sauna, Traditional Sauna
Amenities & Features
About
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This Gold's Gym location features a big sauna, which members note is a key amenity for post-workout recovery. The gym also provides a large swimming pool and a hot tub that is described as nice and hot. However, the steam room has been discontinued. The pool heater is frequently reported as being off, and the pool is occasionally closed for unscheduled maintenance. There is no mention of a dedicated cold plunge pool for contrast therapy.
Atmosphere
The facility is a very large and spacious gym with a layout that offers plenty of room and areas for different activities. Members describe the environment as open, airy, and generally clean, with a friendly and safe feeling. However, some members report issues with air conditioning during summer months and note that weights and equipment can be left disorganized.
Staff
Front desk staff are consistently described as very polite, courteous, friendly, and nice. Specific positive mention is made of an employee named Lawrence, who is noted for being awesome, friendly, and always having a beautiful smile. There is mixed feedback regarding management, with one member reporting a negative cancellation experience with a manager.
Additional Amenities
Beyond the aquatic features, the gym offers a wide variety of exercise machines, though some are frequently down for extended repairs. Other noted equipment includes a nice heavy bag for boxing. Locker room amenities are a point of contention, with many lockers reported as mostly broken and unusable.
