Finnish saunas in Knoxville, United States
Sage Sauna
Small, locally owned wood-fired outdoor sauna in South Knoxville, set beside Trailhead Beer Market. Guests take 10–15 minute rounds in a western red cedar sauna, then cool off under an outdoor shower or in the breeze and rest by a chiminea fireplace. Social sessions are capped at eight people and cost $26; the sauna can also be booked privately for up to ten. It runs seasonally: the 2026–27 winter season begins on 1 November, with hours varying by date.
Sauna House Knoxville
Nordic-style bathhouse in a former bowstring-truss laundry building just north of downtown Knoxville. A two-hour Thermal Cycle rotates between traditional saunas kept around 185°F, where guests may add water to the rocks, cold plunges at 45–50°F and a lounge with heated furniture. Private sauna rooms and massage are also offered. A non-sheer swimsuit is required. Walk-ins are welcome subject to availability; closed on Wednesdays.
Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA
Downtown branch of the YMCA of East Tennessee on Clinch Avenue, with a full fitness centre, a four-lane 20-yard indoor pool, racquetball courts, an indoor track and locker rooms with saunas and a steam room. Non-members can buy a guest pass for $12 per person or $25 per household per day. Open Monday to Friday 5 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 7 AM to 6 PM and Sunday noon to 6 PM.
Tennova Family YMCA
YMCA of East Tennessee branch in Powell, north of Knoxville, with a six-lane indoor pool, a warm-water therapy pool, a fitness centre, an indoor track and locker rooms with a steam room, a sauna and a whirlpool. Non-members can buy a guest pass for $12 per person or $25 per household per day. Open Monday to Friday 5 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 7 AM to 6 PM and Sunday noon to 6 PM.
Sage Sauna
Small, locally owned wood-fired outdoor sauna in South Knoxville, set beside Trailhead Beer Market. Guests take 10–15 minute rounds in a western red cedar sauna, then cool off under an outdoor shower or in the breeze and rest by a chiminea fireplace. Social sessions are capped at eight people and cost $26; the sauna can also be booked privately for up to ten. It runs seasonally: the 2026–27 winter season begins on 1 November, with hours varying by date.
Sauna House Knoxville
Nordic-style bathhouse in a former bowstring-truss laundry building just north of downtown Knoxville. A two-hour Thermal Cycle rotates between traditional saunas kept around 185°F, where guests may add water to the rocks, cold plunges at 45–50°F and a lounge with heated furniture. Private sauna rooms and massage are also offered. A non-sheer swimsuit is required. Walk-ins are welcome subject to availability; closed on Wednesdays.
Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA
Downtown branch of the YMCA of East Tennessee on Clinch Avenue, with a full fitness centre, a four-lane 20-yard indoor pool, racquetball courts, an indoor track and locker rooms with saunas and a steam room. Non-members can buy a guest pass for $12 per person or $25 per household per day. Open Monday to Friday 5 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 7 AM to 6 PM and Sunday noon to 6 PM.
Tennova Family YMCA
YMCA of East Tennessee branch in Powell, north of Knoxville, with a six-lane indoor pool, a warm-water therapy pool, a fitness centre, an indoor track and locker rooms with a steam room, a sauna and a whirlpool. Non-members can buy a guest pass for $12 per person or $25 per household per day. Open Monday to Friday 5 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 7 AM to 6 PM and Sunday noon to 6 PM.