About this Location

Facility Overview

Knoxville Auditorium & Coliseum Parking Garage C is a dedicated multi-level parking structure located on Historic Preservation Drive in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. Built specifically to serve the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum (KCAC) entertainment complex and the eastern downtown district, this covered parking deck provides safe, weather-protected vehicle storage across multiple tiers. It comfortably accommodates standard passenger cars, minivans, crossovers, and full-size SUVs. However, drivers of lifted 4x4 trucks, oversized commercial vans, and vehicles with rooftop carriers should heed the posted low-clearance bar at the entry (standard height limit typically between 6 feet 8 inches and 7 feet). Taller vehicles and RVs are directed to nearby surface overflow lots.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Garage C places drivers immediately adjacent to the premier cultural and sports events hosted at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum and Civic Auditorium, home ice to the Knoxville Ice Bears professional hockey team, touring Broadway shows, concerts, and community performances. In addition, its location provides easy walking access to several local landmarks:

Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum: Steps away (1–2 minutes on foot via covered and paved pathways).
Morningside Park: 3-minute walk east, offering disc golf, paved walking trails, and green open space.
Safety Building & City County Offices: Less than a 5-minute walk.
Downtown Knoxville & Gay Street: Approximately an 8- to 10-minute walk (0.4 miles) to vibrant historic theaters (Tennessee Theatre, Bijou Theatre), artisan dining, and boutique shopping.
Market Square & Old City: Roughly a 10- to 12-minute walk or a brief ride via local transit.
James White Fort: Approximately a 6-minute walk south.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entering and exiting Garage C is convenient thanks to its position near Historic Preservation Drive, Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, and Church Avenue. The garage features dedicated entry/exit lanes designed to manage event egress efficiently. It sits directly off the James White Parkway (TN-158), offering immediate, signalized access to Interstate 40, Interstate 275, and Alcoa Highway (US-129) without navigating congested inner-city streets. For public transit users, the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) bus system operates regular routes nearby, and seasonal downtown trolley links provide seamless hops between the Coliseum area, Market Square, and the University of Tennessee campus.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered, multi-deck parking shielding vehicles from rain, sun, and winter conditions.
Well-illuminated interiors, stairwells, and pedestrian corridors.
Accessible ADA parking bays positioned close to elevator cores and primary pedestrian access points.
Elevator and stair tower connections for smooth movement between parking tiers.
On-site event attendants and automated pay stations accepting major credit and debit cards.
Close proximity to security monitoring and event management personnel during high-capacity events.

Ideal For

Knoxville Ice Bears hockey fans attending home matchups at the Civic Coliseum.
Concertgoers, theater enthusiasts, and family entertainment audiences visiting the Civic Auditorium.
Downtown workers seeking affordable, predictable monthly parking within walking distance of central offices.
Visitors attending conventions, civic ceremonies, or exhibitions at the Coliseum ballroom and arena facilities.

Visitor & Driver Tips

For high-profile concerts or popular weekend hockey games, Garage C fills up rapidly; plan to arrive 45 to 60 minutes before puck drop or showtime to secure a spot on lower levels and breeze through payment gates. Keep payment cards readily accessible at entry or exit gates depending on the event operations setup. After events, follow traffic controller instructions toward James White Parkway to avoid interior city intersection bottlenecks.