Tennis at Covenant Health Fitness Center

The Best of Knoxville Tennis
Covenant Health Fitness Center is the top Knoxville Tennis facility, featuring four comfort-controlled, indoor hard courts, five lighted, outdoor tennis courts and 4 lighted, outdoor pickleball courts. We offer tennis programs, tennis clinics and so much more.
Our knowledgeable staff and USPTA /USPTR certified professionals are dedicated to serving up a great tennis experience at Covenant Health Fitness Center. We offer a variety of tennis options including cardio tennis, daily drills clinics, socials, and competitive team practices. In addition, we have 6 Tennis Pros who provide the best Tennis lessons either in a private or semi-private tennis format; taking your tennis game to the next level. To take part in any of the Tennis options, you must first become a member of Covenant Health Fitness Center by choosing from a wide variety of membership types..






Programs Offered at Covenant Health Fitness Center
Covenant Health Fitness Center’s Tennis Department offers adult tennis programs, junior tennis programs, and several other amenities, some incur an additional fee.
- Ball machine rental
- Outdoor court reservations on the app.
- Equipment rental to use for free while on premises
- NTRP Rating Assessment to learn what level you are.
- Racquet restring/regrip
- Use of our Covenant Health App.
*You must have a Covenant Health membership to participate in any of our programs*
For more information on any of our Tennis Programs, contact our Tennis Office at (865) 531-5050.
Adult Tennis Programs at Covenant Health Fitness Center
Covenant Health Fitness Center Tennis Programs
Offering indoor and outdoor courts along six tennis pros, we offer the best in Knoxville tennis programs. Whether you’re interested in changing up your cardio routine, playing competitively, or improving your tennis game with one of our pros, we have something for everybody.
Cardio Tennis
Cardio Tennis is a fun group activity for anyone at any playing level looking for fun way to burn calories & interact with others outside of the gym.
Cardio Tennis is a high energy fitness activity that combines the best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout.
View our Cardio Tennis Class schedules and sign-up for a Cardio Tennis class on our app or by contacting our Tennis Office at (865) 531-5050).
Clinics
Junior Tennis Programs at Covenant Health Fitness Center
Who is it for?
Whether you have a 3-4 year old who would enjoy learning a lifetime sport, a grade-schooler that is looking to try an expanding sport, a seasoned junior tournament player looking to improve their rating, or a junior of any age that just wants to improve their overall game and have fun; we have something for you.
*You must have a Covenant Health Fitness Center membership to do any of our Tennis programs*
Clinics
Click Here For Junior Tennis Clinics
We offer instructional clinics for kids ages 3 & up, beginner to advanced.
Lessons
Private, Semi-Private, and Small Group lessons are available with any of our USPTA/USPTR certified tennis professionals.
Tennis Explorers
Tennis Explorers is a preschool tennis program designed to inspire children ages 3 and 4 through play imagination. Using a careful blend of developmentally sound physical activities, tennis skills, games to enhance hand-eye coordination in an on-court environment, kids and parents get to play together and have fun.
High Performance Tennis Academy – Pro approval to participate
Covenant Health Fitness Center High Performance Academy classes are designed specifically for junior players ages 6 – 18 who either have prior tournament experience and/or wish to pursue tournament play. It is also ideal for the player who wishes to play on a school team or earn a college scholarship.
Jr. Team Tennis League
Is a local league sponsored by the GKTA that organizes USTA match play during the summer. The teams are formed by clubs based on age and/or ability
State Jr. Team Tennis League (SJTTL)
A summer league for more advanced levels of play. Winning teams advance to state championships in Murfreesboro, TN. Covenant Health Tennis holds numerous state championship titles and recently won the southern section championships.
Additional Programs & Amenities
Court Details
- There are five lighted outdoor tennis courts and four lighted outdoor pickleball courts.
- Water is provided on all four of the indoor tennis courts.
- Courts are always open during regular Fitness Center hours.
- Our indoor courts have side panels that are opened Spring through Fall.
- Our indoor courts are heated in the winter time.
Ball Machine
Contact the Tennis office staff to schedule a brief training session before first use. Indoor court fees and reservation policies apply.
Court Reservations & Use
Members may reserve courts up to a day in advance. Outdoor court play is free of charge and can be reserved on our app. Indoor court reservations can be made by members by calling the tennis office at (865) 531-5050 up to one day in advance.
Equipment Rental
We can provide you with loaner racquets and free ball hoppers, free of charge to use while you are on our premises. Our demo racquets may be ordered for purchase with quick turn-around.
NTRP Rating Assessment
Our members receive complimentary NTRP Rating Assessments from our USPTA /USPTR certified professionals.
Purpose
The primary goal of the program is to help all tennis players enjoy the game by providing a method of classifying skill levels for more compatible matches, group lessons, league play, tournaments and other programs.
Guidelines
The rating categories are generalizations about skill levels. You may find that you actually play above or below the category which best describes your skill level, depending on your competitive ability. The category you choose is not meant to be permanent, but may be adjusted as your skills change or as your match play demonstrates the need for reclassification. Ultimately your rating is based upon match results.
Knoxville Tennis Lessons
Swing into Tennis Lessons
When it comes to tennis lessons in Knoxville, Covenant Health Fitness Center Tennis is the place to be. Our tennis department is led by six of the best certified pros in Knoxville. Tennis lessons and clinics are available for all ages, competition levels, and fitness goals to ensure everyone has a chance to play the great sport of tennis and enjoy a sport for their lifetime. Whether you’re learning tennis for the first time or dusting off the racquet our tennis pros will be able to help you out.
Meet Our Tennis Pros

Dan
Native of Indiana and a graduate of the Professional Tennis Management program at Ferris State University in Michigan He has taught at clubs in Shreveport, Louisiana; Memphis, Tennessee and Charlotte, NC. Holds the highest certifications through both the USPTA and the PTR. USTA High Performance Coach. Recognized as USTA Louisiana and USTA Southern Pro of The Year, USPTA Southern Assistant Pro of the Year, USPTA Southern Teaching Professional, USPTA Top 10 Education credits and also is a National Cardio Tennis Trainer. Recent graduate of PTR’s Master of Tennis Program for Junior Development, a program that accepts only 12 coaches per year.

Jeff
USPTA certified; USRSA certified; Teaching tennis since 1988; Coached numerous USTA Men’s and Women’s teams to National tournaments; Coached numerous nationally ranked juniors; B.S. in Marketing and Professional Tennis Management – Ferris State University in Michigan

Mary
PTR professional rating – Jr. Development; Teaching tennis since 2016; Local league coordinator USTA Combo Doubles League 2005-07; USTA TN Area Vice Pres. – 2006-08; GKTA Board of Directors – 2005-08; GKTA President – 2007; B.A. Business Management – Becker College

Trey
USPTA certified; Teaching tennis since 2010; Active 4.5 player in USTA Men’s and Mixed Leagues, winning numerous adult and junior southern sectional championships, as well as two national championships; B.S. in Exercise Science and Minor in Coaching – East Tennessee State University

Brian Perry
Tennis Professional; PTR certified; 2015 Georgia Professional Tennis Ass. Adult Head Pro of the Year; 2018 USPTA Mississippi Director of the Year; BS Physical Education; MA Business Leadership
Walker
USPTA certified Teaching since 2019 National Champion Men 3.0 USTA B.S. in Sport and Recreation Management – East Tennessee State University
Racquet Restring / Regrip
Stringing and grip services are available through the Tennis Office.
Competitive Teams
Covenant Health Fitness Center is fortunate to be represented by some of Knoxville’s best adult tennis players!
Since 2003, under the tutelage of our experienced tennis professionals, we have continuously produced many local, state, and nationally winning teams. From beginner to advanced, we are well-represented in both USTA and GKTA competitive play.
