Chess clubs in Tennessee

19 chess clubs in Tennessee. Search by name or place. Compare playing addresses, club nights and fees, then open a card for lessons, age groups and contact details.

19 clubs

17 cities

Chattanooga Chess Club

Chattanooga

Playing address
First Centenary United Methodist Church, 419 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Sessions
Thursday · 17:30–20:30 · Weekly
Single visit
Free
Website
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Thursday · 17:30–20:30 · Weekly[3]

Costs

Single visit

Free[3]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages including children, adults and seniors welcome · informal friendly over-the-board community games.[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    chattanoogachess.org

    Club information

  3. 03
    chattanoogachess.org

    Age groups, Format, Schedule, Single visits

  4. 04
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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GREATER KNOXVILLE CHESS CLUB

Knoxville

Playing address
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Sessions
Thursday · Five Thursdays from Oct 1, 2026
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Thursday · Five Thursdays from Oct 1, 2026[2]

Thursday · 18:00 start[2]

Who can join

Playing levels
Rated October 2026 Swiss on five Thursdays, capacity 24 with prompt registration.[2]

Teaching & language

Lessons
Rated October 2026 Swiss on five Thursdays, capacity 24 with prompt registration.[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    new.uschess.org

    Format, Playing levels, Schedule

  3. 03
    tvuuc.org

    Approximate address location

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Memphis Chess Club

Memphis

Playing address
195 Madison Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee
Sessions
Sunday · 13:00 start · First Sunday of each monthSunday first Learn Rules
Single visit
$5 / eveningTuesday family evening nonmember
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Sunday first Learn Rules

Sunday · 13:00 start · First Sunday of each month[2]

Sunday beginner strategy

Sunday · 14:00 start · Weekly[2]

Sunday beginner unrated tournament

Sunday · 15:00 start · Weekly[2]

Tuesday family evening

Tuesday · 17:00–19:00 · Weekly[2]

Fourth Tuesday scholastic league

Tuesday · 16:15 start · Fourth Tuesday of each month[2]

Wednesday casual after 16

Wednesday · Weekly[2]

Thursday intermediate class

Thursday · 17:30 start · Weekly[2]

Thursday league

Thursday · 18:45 start · Weekly[2]

Friday rated round

Friday · 20:00 start · Weekly[2]

Saturday dual-rated tournament

Saturday · 13:00 start · Weekly[2]

Saturday blitz

Saturday · 17:00 start · Weekly[2]

First Saturday Big Blitz

Saturday · First Saturday of each month[2]

Second Saturday long rated

Saturday · 08:30 start · Second Saturday of each month[2]

19 is possible if both players agree. Registration at 18:45 is separate from the round start.

Costs

Single visit

Tuesday family evening nonmember
$5 / evening[2]

Single visit

Tuesday family evening Full Family member.
Free[2]

Single visit

Wednesday after 16 nonmember
Free[2]

Who can join

Age groups
Sunday beginner programmes for kids and adults · strategy below 1300, unrated tournament below 1000 · Thursday 700 plus intermediate instruction.[2]
Playing levels
Sunday beginner programmes for kids and adults · strategy below 1300, unrated tournament below 1000 · Thursday 700 plus intermediate instruction.[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Thursday intermediate class led by a master.[2]
Unknown details

Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Teenagers · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    new.uschess.org

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule, Single visits, Teaching

  3. 03
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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MURFREESBORO CHESS CLUB

Murfreesboro

Playing address
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 907 E. Main St., Basement Fellowship Hall Murfreesboro 37130, Tennessee, United States
Sessions
Thursday · 18:00–22:00 · WeeklyThursday club
Single visit
FreeOrdinary club attendance
Website
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Thursday club

Thursday · 18:00–22:00 · Weekly[2]

Monthly group class

Thursday · 19:00 start · Second Thursday of each month[3]

Monthly rated blitz quick

Thursday · 19:30 start · Last Thursday of each month[2]

Online Lichess team

Monday · 19:00–20:30 · Weekly[2]

Registration at 18–19:15 is separate.

Costs

Membership

Voluntary paid club membership
$10 / year[4]

Single visit

Ordinary club attendance
Free[4]

Who can join

Age groups
Children welcome accompanied by guardian throughout visit · adults/community players welcome.[4]
Group class for all ages from beginner through intermediate.[3]
Age groups
Group class for all ages from beginner through intermediate.[3]
Playing levels
Group class for all ages from beginner through intermediate.[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Adam Johnson teaches monthly group class.[3]
Format
In person & online[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    murfreesborochess.weebly.com

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    murfreesborochess.weebly.com

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching

  4. 04
    murfreesborochess.weebly.com

    Age groups, Membership, Single visits

  5. 05
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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NASHVILLE CHESS CENTER

Nashville

Published address
Nashville Chess Center, 2911 Belmont Blvd NASHVILLE 37212, Tennessee, United States
Sessions
Monday · 18:00–22:00 · WeeklyMonday club
Single visit
FreeOrdinary casual play
Website
Sources6
Details

Schedule

Monday club

Monday · 18:00–22:00 · Weekly[2]

Thursday casual

Thursday · 18:00–22:00 · Weekly[3]

Friday club

Friday · 18:00–22:00 · Weekly[3]

Senior casual meetup

Wednesday · 10:30–12:30 · Weekly[3]

Sunday K12 club

Sunday · 13:00–16:00 · Weekly[4]

Sunday teacher-led lesson

Sunday · Weekly[4]

Homeschool weekly club

Wednesday · 13:00–14:00 · Weekly[4]

Most Fridays; check the calendar.Most Sundays throughout the year; check the calendar for exceptions.Around 14 during club hours.

Costs

Membership

Annual standard membership
$65 / year[2]

Membership

Annual student membership
$45 / year[2]

Single visit

Ordinary casual play
Free[3]

Single visit

Wednesday casual chess for seniors around 50 plus.
Free[3]

Single visit

Sunday Kids Club
Free[4]

Who can join

Age groups
K–12 students from total beginner through advanced welcome at Sunday programme.[4]
Ordinary casual and monthly tournaments open all ages.[3]
Age groups
Ordinary casual and monthly tournaments open all ages.[3]
Playing levels
K–12 students from total beginner through advanced welcome at Sunday programme.[4]
Playing levels
Ordinary casual and monthly tournaments open all ages.[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In person & online[5]

Contacts

Unknown details

Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Review score

Sources 6

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    nashvillechess.org

    Membership, Schedule

  3. 03
    nashvillechess.org

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule, Single visits

  4. 04
    nashvillechess.org

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule, Single visits

  5. 05
    nashvillechess.org

    Format, Teaching

  6. 06
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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The Brosey Game Company

Lenoir City

Playing address
113 E Broadway St Lenoir City 37771, Tennessee, United States
Sessions
Monday · 18:30 start · First Monday of each month
Single visit
Free
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Monday · 18:30 start · First Monday of each month[2]

Monday · 18:30 start · Third Monday of each month[2]

Costs

Single visit

Free[2]

Teaching & language

Lessons
First and third Monday chess needs neither paid day pass nor purchased membership · walk-ins welcome unless noted.[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    broseygames.com

    Format, Schedule, Single visits

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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WilCo Chess Club

Lebanon

Playing address
East Nashville Beer Works, 1688 Callis Road, Lebanon, TN 37090, United States
Sessions
Wednesday · 17:00–21:00 · WeeklyClub meetings
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Club meetings

Wednesday · 17:00–21:00 · Weekly[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In personClub meetings[3]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    wilcochessclub.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    wilcochessclub.com

    Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    eastnashbeerworks.com

    Published venue location

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Giles County TN Chess Club

Pulaski

Published address
Pulaski Masonic Lodge #101, 1001 E College St PULASKI 38478, Tennessee, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources2
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Iron Horse Chess Association

Spring Hill

Playing address
2001 Campbell Station Pkwy, Ste C11 Spring Hill 37174, Tennessee, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources2
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Chess Teaching USA

Crossville

Address
Unknown

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources2
Details

Who can join

Playing levels
Personalized coaching for varying skill levels with analysis and feedback.[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
National Master Alan Kantor, FIDE Instructor, provides private and small group coaching.[2]
Format
Online[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    chessteachingusa.com

    Format, Playing levels, Teaching

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JACKSON TENNESSEE CHESS CLUB

Jackson

Address
Unknown
Sessions
Thursday · 19:00 start · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Thursday · 19:00 start · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Lessons
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 999 Vann Drive, Jackson, TN 38305.[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    new.uschess.org

    Format, Schedule

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Johnson City Chess Club

Johnson City

Address
Unknown
Sessions
Sunday · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Sunday · Weekly[3]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and playing strengths from beginners to expert welcome.[3]
Playing levels
All ages and playing strengths from beginners to expert welcome.[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[3]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    new.uschess.org

    Club information

  3. 03
    chess.com

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule

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LAKEWAY CHESS CLUB

Morristown

Address
Unknown

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources2
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    reg4chess.com

    Club information

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Questions about visiting a club

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Use the city or club search, or choose a place from the Cities list. The club cards show the same details here and in each city directory. There are 19 listings on this page.

What does a club visit cost?

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Where can I see the meeting days?

Meeting days are recorded for 9 of the 19 listings. Read the session name as well as the time: lessons, casual play and tournaments can use different schedules. Dated events and venue opening hours are labelled separately in the details.

How can I find sessions for children or beginners?

Age-group information is available for 5 of the 19 listings. Check the minimum age and playing level in Details. If age or level is missing, it is not clear whether the club can accept a particular player; ask about the session you want to attend.

Can I try a session or take lessons?

Look for Teaching, Trial lesson and Trial visit in the expanded card. They describe different offers. If an offer is listed, check its programme and fee; if it is unknown, ask the club whether a first visit or lesson needs booking.

Which address should I use?

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