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Shooting Ranges Near Knoxville, TN
Checked October 2026: 17 ranges inside a 35 mile radius of Knoxville, made up of 6 indoor ranges, 5 outdoor rifle and pistol ranges, 3 public ranges, 2 clay target ranges and 1 archery range.
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Knoxville: closest ranges on the map
All distances are straight-line from the center of the city.
Open to the public, with pistol, rifle, archery, plus shotgun.
Members only, with sporting clays and archery.
Open to the public, with pistol and rifle.
Open to the public, with pistol.
Every range within 35 miles of Knoxville
Range USA Knoxville is the closest indoor range, 12 miles out. Closest outdoor range: Norris Rifle Range, about 20 miles. John Sevier Hunter Education Center is the closest public range, 10 miles out. Closest clay target range: Smoky Mountain Sports Club, about 12 miles. Closest archery range: Bowhunters Pro Shop, about 15 miles. Anderson County has the most of them, 4, out of 7 counties in range. Open to anyone: 12. Clubs and call ahead listings make up the other 5.
| Range | Distance | Type | Where | Shooting | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Sevier Hunter Education Center | 10 mi | TWRA public range | Knoxville, Knox County | pistol, rifle, archery, plus shotgun | Open to the public |
| Smoky Mountain Sports Club | 12 mi | Clay target range | Louisville, Blount County | sporting clays and archery | Members only |
| Range USA Knoxville | 12 mi | Indoor range | Knoxville, Knox County | pistol and rifle | Open to the public |
| Gunny's Firearms and Indoor Range | 13 mi | Indoor range | Maryville, Blount County | pistol | Open to the public |
| Bowhunters Pro Shop | 15 mi | Archery range | Maryville, Blount County | archery and 3D archery | Open to the public |
| S.E.T. Guns and Range | 16 mi | Indoor range | Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Open to the public | |
| Iron Mountain Sporting Clays | 18 mi | Clay target range | Kodak, Sevier County | sporting clays, 5-stand, plus shotgun | Open to the public |
| Norris Rifle Range | 20 mi | Outdoor range | Norris, Anderson County | pistol and rifle | Open to the public |
| Bud's Gun Shop and Range | 21 mi | Indoor range | Sevierville, Sevier County | pistol and rifle | Open to the public |
| Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | 21 mi | Gun club | Oak Ridge, Anderson County | pistol, rifle, shotgun, trap, skeet, sporting clays, archery, plus long range rifle | Members only |
| Windrock Shooting Range & Training Center | 23 mi | Outdoor range | Oliver Springs, Anderson County | pistol and rifle | Call ahead about access |
| Family Fun Indoor Range | 26 mi | Indoor range | Sevierville, Sevier County | pistol, rifle, plus shotgun | Open to the public |
| Frontier Firearms USA | 27 mi | Indoor range | Kingston, Roane County | Open to the public | |
| Chuck Swan WMA Firing Range | 27 mi | TWRA public range | Sharps Chapel, Union County | rifle, pistol, plus shotgun | Open to the public |
| Powell Valley Conservation Club | 27 mi | Gun club | Caryville, Campbell County | trap | Call ahead about access |
| Gatlinburg Sportsman's Club | 28 mi | Gun club | Gatlinburg, Sevier County | pistol and rifle | Members only |
| North Cumberland WMA Firing Range | 31 mi | TWRA public range | Pioneer, Campbell County | rifle and pistol | Open to the public |
From each range’s website or TWRA, checked October 2026.
Coming up near Knoxville: matches and shoots
18 upcoming dates within driving distance, checked October 2026.
| Date | Event | Type | Organizer | Where | Entry fee | Sign up | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Oct 10 to Oct 11, 2026 | ORSA CMP Rimfire Sporter Matches | Smallbore rifle | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Enter | Source, checked Oct 9 | |
| From Oct 10 to Oct 11, 2026 | ORSA Long Range Match Weekend | High power rifle | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Details | Source, checked Oct 9 | |
| Oct 11, 2026 | ORSA 22 LR Vintage Sniper Team (VST) Match | Smallbore rifle | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Details | Source, checked Oct 9 | |
| From Oct 15 to Oct 18, 2026 | Hog Heaven Gun Club 2026 Mountain Days (ATA) | Trap | Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) | Hog Heaven Gun Club, White Pine, Jefferson County | $42 per 100-target event (singles, handicap or doubles); $84 for the 200-target event; options extra | Details | Source, checked Oct 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | ORSA CMP Games Match: GSVM | High power rifle | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Enter | Source, checked Oct 9 | |
| Oct 17, 2026 | ORSA USPSA Monthly Match (October) | USPSA | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Details | Source, checked Oct 9 | |
| Oct 18, 2026 | ORSA CMP Vintage Sniper Team Match | High power rifle | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Enter | Source, checked Oct 9 | |
| Oct 24, 2026 | ORSA Mid-Range Matches | High power rifle | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Details | Source, checked Oct 9 | |
| Oct 24, 2026 | ORSA Multigun (3-Gun) Match | 3-gun | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Details | Source, checked Oct 9 | |
| Oct 24, 2026 | ORSA Steel Challenge (Saturday) | Steel | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Details | Source, checked Oct 9 | |
| From Oct 24 to Oct 25, 2026 | RK Gun Show Knoxville | Gun show | R.K. Shows, Inc. | Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, Knox County | $7.50-$16.50 | Details | Source, checked Oct 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | ORSA Steel Challenge (Sunday) | Steel | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Details | Source, checked Oct 9 |
Big box gun counters in Knoxville
| Store | Shop online | Tennessee stores |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Shop guns · Shop ammo · Shop gear | In Knoxville. Other stores: Chattanooga, Clarksville, Collierville, Columbia, Cookeville, Franklin, Hixson, Jackson, Johnson City, Kingsport, Madison, Memphis, Millington, Morristown, Mt Juliet and Smyrna |
Store cities from each retailer’s store locator, checked October 2026.
What to bring for ranges near Knoxville
Four items cover most range visits: muffs, glasses, targets and a carry bag.
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Electronic ear protection
Hearing protection that switches off at the shot and lets ordinary voices through between strings.
Shooting glasses
Safety glasses rated for impact keep brass and fragments out of your eyes.
Paper and steel targets
Many ranges sell targets but cost less bought ahead. Check what the range allows; some ban steel.
Range bag
Pistol cases, ammo and ear and eye protection travel together in one carry bag.
Questions about shooting ranges near Knoxville
Which range is nearest Knoxville?
It is John Sevier Hunter Education Center, about 10 miles from the middle of town.
What do ranges require?
Every range expects eye and ear protection. Guns stay cased and empty off the line, and each range sets its own ammunition limits.
Where can I hunt near Knoxville?
See the Knox County page for public land, seasons and services.
How many gun ranges does the Knoxville area have?
17 listed ranges fall within 35 miles.
Does Knoxville have a public shooting range nearby?
John Sevier Hunter Education Center is a TWRA public range about 10 miles away.
What indoor shooting is near Knoxville?
Range USA Knoxville, Gunny's Firearms and Indoor Range and S.E.T. Guns and Range.
What clay target ranges are near Knoxville?
Closest clay choices: Smoky Mountain Sports Club and Iron Mountain Sporting Clays.
Can I find a match to shoot near Knoxville?
18 upcoming matches within 45 miles are listed above.