The 808
Live event venue in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Knoxville, TN
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- 4 events
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About The 808
The 808 is a live-music room on Sevier Avenue in South Knoxville. The venue opened its new location in 2026 with a calendar spanning touring bands, electronic music and local acts. Its name began with an earlier State Street plan, but the current venue address is 808 Sevier Avenue. That street distinction is important: older ticketing profiles can still point visitors toward downtown rather than the present location south of the river.
808 Sevier Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Plan Your Visit to The 808
Which address is current?
Use 808 Sevier Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. The official website identifies this address, and local opening coverage explains how the owners retained the name after the earlier State Street location fell through. Set the full street name in your navigation rather than searching only for the number 808.
What kind of performance room is it?
Local reporting describes the building as a smaller concert venue developed with an indoor stage, sound treatment, lighting and an LED display. It is intended for touring and local music rather than the fixed orchestra-and-balcony experience of Knoxville’s historic theatres. Seating or standing arrangements should be confirmed on the show’s admission details.
Are shows all ages?
The official calendar uses different age designations, including all-ages and 18-and-over performances. It also lists doors separately from the show start. Follow the particular event’s designation and entry instructions; an earlier show’s age limit does not establish the rule for a later booking.
How should I plan the visit?
Sevier Avenue is the relevant neighborhood for arranging a meal, meeting point or ride. The venue’s current website is the place to check the booking and contact the team about access needs or arrival questions. Do not use the old State Street location as your parking or drop-off destination.
The 808 FAQs
Is The 808 on State Street?
The current venue is at 808 Sevier Avenue in South Knoxville. Some older profiles retain the earlier State Street address.
Does every show have the same age limit?
No. The official calendar distinguishes all-ages and age-restricted shows.
Are doors and showtime the same?
The calendar lists them separately. Use both when planning your arrival.
Is there a universal reserved-seat layout?
Do not assume one. Read the admission arrangement for the specific performance and ask the venue about seating needs.
Venue information checked 2026-11-04. Event layouts, policies and operating hours can change; consult the venue’s event instructions before traveling.
Sources & References
Venue photo credits
- The 808 concert room on Sevier Avenue in 2026. — Bill Foster / Blank Newspaper, Copyright retained by source; no open license asserted.