MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.COMMUNITY CENTER & HALL PARK

*Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10AM-6PM, Wednesday 10AM-5PM
*Facility may close early on occasion due to a special event or rental.

This multi-purpose center has a meeting room, kitchen facilities, and a computer lab with controlled internet access and Wi-Fi. There is also an outdoor playground, volleyball net, soccer goals, gaga ball pit, basketball courts adjacent to the facility, and a Wi-Fi table all for public use.

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209 E. Franklin Street
Alcoa, TN 37701
Telephone: 865-983-1954

Lilli Brown, Center Director
Email: lilli@parksrec.com

Derek Williams, Assistant Director
Donna Lindsey, Program Assistant

Facilities & Rental Fees

The following applies to the rental fees of our community/recreation centers:

⚬ A 2-hour minimum is required for most rentals.
⚬ Rules apply for decorations and heavy kitchen use/additional $25.00 cleaning fee may apply based on type of rental.
⚬ A deposit of $50.00 is due at the time the reservation is made to secure the date of your desired rental, with the remaining balance due at least three (3) business days prior to rental date. Renters must visit the center in person, pay a $50.00 deposit and sign a rental agreement to secure rentals.
⚬ Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made less than thirty (30) days in advance = 25% of deposit retained by Recreation and Parks. Cancellations made less than fourteen (14) days in advance = 100% of deposit retained by Recreation and Parks.
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Amenities

⚬ Kitchen
⚬ Meeting room
⚬ Multi-purpose room
⚬ Computer room
⚬ Playground
⚬ Patio with benches and charcoal grill
⚬ Picnic area with 10 picnic tables
⚬ Charcoal grills
⚬ Basketball Courts (2 lit)
⚬ Wi-Fi table for public use

Large Meeting Room (2 Hour Minimum)

Up to 50 People:
$50.00 per hour
+$25.00 Kitchen Use

Over 50 People: Additional $25.00/hour

*Center Capacity: 125

UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

MLK LIVING THE DREAM ENRICHMENT AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS

‍STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE ATTNDING AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS.

PLEASE NOTE: THE CENTER IS NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WHEN ALCOA SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 3:00-6:00 PM Wednesday 3:00-5:00 PM
Snacks provided.

Tutoring Program available for Kindergarten through Grade 12
Activities include tutoring, assistance with homework and school projects, and recreational games.

Girls, Inc. Computer Lab Outreach Program for Ages 6-18
This program offers STEM-related programs (science, technology, engineering and math), a reading comprehension program, arts & crafts, and indoor and outdoor recreational activities.

Chess Club for Boys and Girls of all Ages.

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SENIOR PROGRAM
‍Recreational activities for seniors Age 55 & older including line dancing, yoga, arts & crafts, walking club, chair exercises, sports activities, educational classes, and more. A senior group of pickleballers meet at Bassel Courts on Mondays & Thursdays at 8:30AM.
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FALL FESTIVAL AT THE MLK CENTER
‍September 27, 2025 1:00-5:00 PM
‍Activities include a chili cook-off, vendors, games, food trucks, line dancing, and much more. Come join the fun!
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H.O.M.E FOR THE HOLIDAYS
December 6, 2025 6:00 PM
H.O.M.E.(Hall-Oldfield-Maryville Empowerment) and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center partner for this annual community celebration to kick-off the Christmas holidays. Join us for family fun and light refreshments. If you choose to put a tree in the lower field, please do so prior to the event with the last day being November 28^th. Tree lighting at 6:00 PM.
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For more information regarding Center activities and events or rentals please call 865-983-1954.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.COMMUNITY CENTER & HALL PARK

Facilities & Rental Fees

Amenities

UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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