Organizations at the Emporium
Home to arts and cultural organizations working in and for East Tennessee.
The Emporium Center houses a dynamic group of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, creating a shared hub for collaboration, programming, and public engagement in downtown Knoxville. By bringing these groups together under one roof, the Emporium strengthens connections across disciplines, expands access to the arts, and helps sustain a more visible and interconnected creative community in East Tennessee.
Meet the Emporium’s Nonprofit Partners
Offices at the Emporium create visibility for arts & culture organizations while strengthening Knoxville’s creative community.
Suite 201: Arts & Culture Alliance
Supporting Greater Knoxville’s arts community.
The Arrowmont Gallery & Marketplace
Retail gallery featuring fine craft from regional and national artists.
Suite 109: Downtown Knoxville Alliance
Supports a vibrant downtown through advocacy, programming, and business development.
Suite 113: Foothills Craft Guild
Supports and promotes fine craft artists in the region.
Suite 114: Gallery 1010
Contemporary exhibition space operated by UT’s School of Art.
Suite 112: Hola Hora Latina
Promotes unity through multicultural arts programming and community events.
Suite 301: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Regional orchestra serving East Tennessee through performance and education.
Suite 101: Nief-Norf
Contemporary music organization focused on performance and education.
Suite 109: Tennessee Artists Association
Member-based organization supporting visual artists across Tennessee.
Suite 103: Tennessee Stage Company
Professional theater company focused on performance and education.
Many of the organizations housed at the Emporium receive support from the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC), which plays a key role in funding arts programming across the state. One of the easiest ways to support that work is through the Tennesseans for the Arts specialty license plate. Proceeds from every plate sold go directly toward funding the TAC, helping sustain artists, organizations, and creative opportunities throughout Tennessee.