Sauna House Knoxville
📍 3518 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920
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Sauna House Knoxville provides a traditional wood-burning Finnish-style sauna experience, with the sauna heated to approximately 185 degrees. Gym members describe the therapeutic heat and authentic ambience created by the wood fire and cedar aroma. The venue pairs this dry sauna with a cold plunge in a natural quarry maintained around 50 degrees, offering a classic contrast therapy ritual. Guests frequently cycle between the two, noting the practice is both relaxing and invigorating. The significant wellness recovery benefits, including improved sleep, fitness recovery, and reduced inflammation and joint pain, are frequently highlighted by members. The saunas are noted for being clean and the quarry is described as the perfect spot for a cold plunge in nature.
Atmosphere
The overall atmosphere is described as unique, relaxing, and refreshing, with a strong connection to nature at the pop-up location at Mead's Quarry. The ambience is enhanced by the cozy saunas, the smell of cedar, and heated outdoor furniture, which allows guests to decompress and defrost comfortably. The setting provides a serene and tranquil environment for the wellness ritual.
Staff
The staff, specifically owners Peter and Dianna, receive consistent praise for being helpful, welcoming, knowledgeable, professional, kind, and caring. Gym members note their pride in the space and their responsiveness in ensuring everyone has a great experience. Their positive attitude and extra efforts significantly contribute to the overall guest experience.
Location & Expansion
The current operation is a pop-up at Mead's Quarry, with a highly anticipated permanent location in development. Many guests express excitement for the new downtown location to open, with several noting their intent to become regulars once the physical site is operational.
What Reviewers Love
- The unique combination of a wood-fired sauna and a natural quarry cold plunge provides a relaxing and invigorating contrast therapy experience.
- Owners Peter and Dianna are consistently praised for their kindness, knowledge, and dedication to guest experience.
- Guests are eagerly anticipating the opening of the permanent downtown location to become regular visitors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sauna and cold plunge experience like?
The experience involves cycling between a traditional wood-fired dry sauna (approximately 185°F) and a cold plunge in a natural quarry (around 50°F), a practice guests find both relaxing and invigorating with noted recovery benefits.
Are the staff helpful for first-timers?
Yes, the staff, including owners Peter and Dianna, are described as incredibly helpful, welcoming, and knowledgeable, making the experience accessible for those new to sauna and cold plunge rituals.
Is this a permanent location?
The current offering is a pop-up at Mead's Quarry, with a permanent location in development. Many reviews express excitement for the upcoming downtown venue.
