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Shooting Ranges Near Knoxville, TN
17 ranges within 35 miles of Knoxville: 6 indoor ranges, 5 outdoor rifle and pistol ranges, 3 public ranges, 2 clay target ranges and 1 archery range. Checked October 2026.
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Closest shooting ranges to Knoxville
Straight-line miles from the city center.
Pistol, rifle, archery and shotgun. Open to the public.
Sporting clays and archery. Members only.
Every range within 35 miles of Knoxville
| Range | Distance | Type | Where | Shooting | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Sevier Hunter Education Center | 10 mi | TWRA public range | Knoxville, Knox County | pistol, rifle, archery and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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.
Upcoming shooting matches near Knoxville
14 upcoming dates within driving distance, checked October 2026.
| Date | Event | Type | Organizer | Where | Entry fee | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| Oct 31, 2026 | ORSA CMP 50 Shot Highpower Match | High power rifle | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association | Oak Ridge Sportsmen's Association, 201 Hermitage Blvd, Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Enter |
Gun stores with a location near Knoxville
| Store | Shop online | Tennessee stores |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Guns · Ammo · Range gear | Chattanooga, Clarksville, Collierville, Columbia, Cookeville, Franklin, Hixson, Jackson, Johnson City, Kingsport, Knoxville, Madison, Memphis, Millington, Morristown, Mt Juliet and Smyrna |
Store cities from each retailer’s store locator, checked October 2026.
Gear for ranges near Knoxville
Ear and eye protection, targets and a bag, the four things every range asks for.
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Electronic ear protection
Muffs that cut gunshots and let you hear range commands. Most ranges require ear and eye protection.
Shooting glasses
Impact rated lenses; clear for indoor lanes, amber or yellow for clays.
Paper and steel targets
Many ranges sell targets but cost less bought ahead. Check what the range allows; some ban steel.
Questions about shooting ranges near Knoxville
What is the closest shooting range to Knoxville?
John Sevier Hunter Education Center, about 10 miles from the city center.
How many shooting ranges are near Knoxville?
17 within 35 miles, checked October 2026.
Is there a public range near Knoxville?
John Sevier Hunter Education Center is a TWRA public range about 10 miles away.
Where can I shoot indoors near Knoxville?
Range USA Knoxville, Gunny's Firearms and Indoor Range and S.E.T. Guns and Range.
Where can I shoot clays near Knoxville?
Smoky Mountain Sports Club and Iron Mountain Sporting Clays.
Are there shooting matches near Knoxville?
14 upcoming matches within 45 miles are listed above.
What do ranges require?
Eye and ear protection at every range, cased and unloaded guns until you are on the line, and the range’s ammunition rules.
Where can I hunt near Knoxville?
See the Knox County page for public land, seasons and services.