Night Club, Knoxville Tn

East Tennessee offers a variety of comedy entertainment options. (Photo: microphone image by dbvirago from Fotolia.com )

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Catch an amateur on open mic night or see a professional at work in the comedy clubs of eastern Tennessee. In this area of the southern U.S., you'll find a great variety of comedy performances. Area clubs offer acts ranging from squeaky clean family fun to raunchy nightlife entertainment and everything in between.

Zanies Comedy Night Club

Zanies has multiple locations in the midwestern U.S. and books recognizable comedians from television and radio shows as well as hosting the occasional open mic night. All patrons must be over 18 and are subject to a two-item food or beverage minimum purchase. Many shows do sell out so Zanies encourages ticket purchase in advance. Seating is on a first come, first served basis so it is recommended that groups arrive early. Zanies Comedy Night Club 2025 8th Ave South Nashville, TN 37204 615-269-0221 nashville.zanies.com

Side Splitters

Side Splitters is conveniently located right off I-40 and features well-known comedians from television and radio. Minimum age requirement is 18. Two food or beverage purchases are required per person, and Side Splitter's offers an extensive menu of appetizers, sandwiches, mixed drink shots, beers by the pitcher, wine and specialty dessert and coffee drinks. Sid's Lounge, within Side Splitters, offers open mic nights and improv workshops each month. Side Splitters Comedy Club 9246 Park West Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37923 813-960-1197 sidesplitterscomedy.com

The Comedy Barn Theater

Near Dollywood, The Comedy Barn is a multimillion dollar theater with modern lighting and special effects. The Comedy Barn prides itself on clean, family comedy. Children under the age of 11 are admitted for free with an adult ticket purchase. The comedy show includes magicians, fire-eaters, live country and gospel music and barnyard animals. The Comedy Barn Theater 2775 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 865-428-5222 comedybarn.com

The Comedy Catch

Giggles Grill, the on-site bar and restaurant, offers a buffet and dinner menu, making the Comedy Catch a great stop for an evening's worth of entertainment. You must be 18 to enter the club, and there is a minimum purchase requirement. The Comedy Catch rates its performers so you know what kind of comedy you are getting prior to ticket purchase. The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-629-2233 thecomedycatch.com