CORE Knoxville

What an amazing time we had. Took my daughter here for her 21st birthday. Core went out of their way to wish her a happy birthday. Made her feel amazing. I loved the show. Absolutely beautiful Queens. I asked one of the Queens to take a picture with me which she did and I literally had tears in my eyes because I was so honored. But Corey really went out of their way to wish my daughter a happy birthday and she had an amazing time and we will definitely be back. I'm a 58-year-old mother of five and it was my first time in years that even went to a club and to go with a couple of my children and some friends. We have such an amazing time. It has an absolutely great atmosphere. The club is like divided into four parts and there's a part for each and everybody that walks through that door. I can't give a review on any of the food because we didn't order any this time but we will definitely the next time because we actually met your cook and he was such a sweet man. Everyone loved her So truly from the bottom of my heart. I want to thank you so much for making my little girl birthday so special. And I would love to know the name of this beautiful queen that took a picture with me to let her know what an honor it was. The

I love it at core! Very welcoming atmosphere and great drag shows. I even entered mnm a few times and everyone was so nice when I was nervous. Sadly BeeBee doesn't perform there anymore I love her. I definitely recommend this drag show! Sometimes they give you free soda ☺️

Great place great people great drag shows and the chicken Alfredo pizza was delicious my only critique is not enough seating and the area were the drag show is was just way to small of an area for the number of people there to see the show which also made it like an oven in there it was so crowded and so so HOT and there was nowhere or no way to cool off which was extremely draining and was very upsetting to think I had paid $50 for this show because I love Eureka ,but ended up first having to walk outside during her first show missing some of it then ended up having to leave before 1:00 I missed quite a bit of the shows which is very disappointing ,but I had no choice due to getting so HOT after eating and everything else I ended up getting sick to my stomach and had to leave come home take medicine for nausea and headache from my body getting over heated again other than the lack of seating and the room everyone has to crowd in to see the show and the heat it was great and if I hadn't gotten sick due to that and I could have stayed for the whole show it would have been worth what I paid ,bit again great place and great people ... Just a suggestion expansion of the area for the show would be great along with more seating.. I forgot to mention while sitting eating our pizza a big cockroach crawled up my friends leg so you might want to get an exterminator ..

Wonderful staff. The bartenders are all so kind and knowledgeable!!!! It’s a great atmosphere, and I love the vibes ♥️♥️♥️

Love love love Core! Absolutely best club in town! Drag show survivor was amazing & so much incredible talent I highly recommend it wonderful fun experience thank you all the dancers are unbelievable everyone makes you feel at home awesome energy full bar good food we had the best night out thank you for such a fun evening see you guys soon

I recently visited Core, and and as a queer individual who identifies as non-binary, I was excited to explore a space that celebrates diversity and inclusivity within the community. Unfortunately, my experience was woeful as I couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment regarding the restroom facilities. I was very disheartened to find that the restroom options were limited to binary gendered spaces. As someone who identifies outside of the gender binary, this setup felt exclusionary and failed to reflect the diverse spectrum of gender identities within the LGBTQ+ community. While I understand that the bar may be limited by the constraints of its building, it's crucial for establishments within the LGBTQ+ community to prioritize inclusivity in all aspects, including restroom accessibility and to ensure that ALL patrons and employees feel respected and comfortable. While it's heartening to hear that your trans employees and regulars haven't found it to be an issue, it's also important to consider the experiences of all individuals, including those who may not feel comfortable in binary gendered spaces. There are often creative solutions that can be explored, and since your establishment is indifferent who uses either restroom, one solution could be the installation of gender-neutral signage. Taking proactive steps to address these concerns not only fosters a more inclusive environment but also sends a clear message that all individuals are valued and respected within your establishment. I appreciate your consideration of this matter and look forward to seeing how you continue to prioritize inclusivity in the future.

Went here 24 Jun 2023, had a great time, the drag show was fun. Drinks were on the strong side, made for a cheap buzz. Being transgender myself, I can genuinely say that I have never felt more welcomed, and even embraced anywhere, and thank you for the welcoming experience. We don't live in Knoxville, but we will be making a point to visit anytime we're in the area, moving forward.

You couldn't ask for better ownership and management. And the staff is always amazing and kind and makes me feel like family. And the different nights doing karaoke and trivia - it just makes for such a fun time and different experience every time. And the food Ashlee and others cook up in the kitchen is better than most food you'll get in any restaurant in town. Can't say enough about how much I love CORE and the entire team, and what they do for the Knoxville community every single year - Friendsgiving, toy drives, and more!