Our FacilitY
Grand Opening: Anticipated Late 2024
6 Tournament STANDARD Pickleball courts
7 LAYER COURT CUSHIONING
Our seven layered courts are designed to absorb impact from movements, reduce stress on joints and muscles, and provide a consistent ball bounce.
INDIVIDUALLY FENCED COURTS WITH PERMANENT NETS
APP & PPA PROFESSIONAL TOUR COURT COLORING
OFFICIAL SELKIRK SPONSORED CLUB
COUNTER TOP VIEWING BARS
PRO SHOP
BIG ASS FAN CO. FANS
EXTENDED ROOM BEHIND BASELINE
11 FOOT WALKWAY FOR VEWING & SOCIALIZING
APRÉS PICKLE AREA FOR MEMBERS + INVITED GUESTS
We are the premier playing experience with membership levels that include in-house leagues, club championships, tournaments, clinics, and members only social events.
We are committed to providing you a superior playing experience with improved safety and comfort.
Meet the Premier Staff
Director of Pickleball
CHRIS KARGES
Certified PPR & ITTPA Coach
Touring Professional Pickleball Player
Team Selkirk Athlete
Lululemon Ambassador
2024 US Open Silver Medal Winner
2023 USA National Champion
Drafted in 2023 into the NPL League
2021 Tournament of Champions Gold Medalist
Multiple medals on the APP & PPA tours
Chris is a renowned professional who is celebrated in the world of pickleball! She brings unparalleled instruction to our club. Chris has over 20 years of Division 1 coaching and playing experience. Chris is also a breast cancer survivor.
Premier Pickleball Teaching Professional
TITO LLARDO
Certified PPR & ITTPA Coach
Touring Professional Pickleball Player
Two pro doubles medals patterning with Federico Staksrud and Jordan Kinney
Multiple top 5 finishes in singles on APP and PPA tours
MLP Participant
Team Selkirk Athlete
Picklr Shop Ambassador
Tito brings incredible skill and playing ability to our club. He has been on the court with some of the best players in the world! We are excited he will be coaching pickleball full time at our club.
Director of Operations
LAUREN VALERIANO
Lauren will oversee operations, plan club events, design merchandise, and everything in between. She’s here to ensure that our club is premier from the biggest events to the smallest details. You’ll find her on the court or in the Dink House.
Meet Our Pro Ambassadors
Our club welcomes Jordan Kinney (6.61 DUPR) & Elina Geut (5.5 DUPR). Both athletes are on Team Selkirk and the pro tour! We are honored they are calling us their home club. Come play with them!
@premierpickleballclubknoxville
Follow us on Instagram!