Ice Skating in Tennessee: Every Rink, Every City (2026 Guide)
Tennessee isn't a winter sport powerhouse — but it has more ice than its reputation suggests. The state has six year-round indoor rinks (four of them in Middle Tennessee), one well-established figure skating facility in Knoxville, and a handful of seasonal outdoor rinks that open between November and February. This guide covers every operating rink in Tennessee, where it is, what it costs, and which city hub to visit for more detail.
Tennessee at a glance
| City / Region | Year-round rinks | Seasonal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville (Middle TN) | 4 | 3 | By far the most rinks in the state — Centennial Sportsplex plus three Ford Ice Centers (Bellevue, Antioch, Clarksville). |
| Knoxville (East TN) | 2 | 1 (Holidays on Ice) | Ice Chalet is the longest-running rink in Tennessee. Strong figure skating community. |
| Chattanooga (East TN) | 0 | 1 | Ice on the Landing — outdoor seasonal rink at Finley Stadium. No year-round option. |
| Memphis (West TN) | 0 | 0 | No ice rink in Memphis itself. Mid-South Ice House (Olive Branch, MS) is the closest year-round option, ~25 min from downtown. |
| Tri-Cities (Bristol/Kingsport/Johnson City) | 0 | Varies | No confirmed year-round indoor rink. |
Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Nashville is the heart of skating in Tennessee. Four year-round indoor rinks — Centennial Sportsplex plus three Ford Ice Centers — three seasonal options (Smashville, Fountains at Gateway, Opryland), and the strongest learn-to-skate and freestyle infrastructure in the state.
The city also has Gary Force Acura Ice Arena in Nolensville and Ober Mountain Indoor Ice Rink in Gatlinburg, both offering year-round public skating for their respective communities.
Knoxville and East Tennessee
Ice Chalet on Lebanon Street is the established rink in Knoxville — daily public sessions, $9.50 admission plus $7.50 rental, and a strong figure skating program. It's the longest-running rink in Tennessee and serves as the hub for the local skating community.
Also in Knoxville, Cool Sports (Home of the Icearium) offers additional ice time for public skating and hockey programs in the western Knoxville area.
During the holiday season, downtown Knoxville also hosts Holidays on Ice (outdoor seasonal rink at Market Square / Krutch Park).
Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee
Chattanooga has no year-round indoor rink. Ice on the Landing at Finley Stadium (1826 Reggie White Blvd) is the only ice skating option — and it's seasonal (Nov 22 – Feb 1 in 2025–26). Tickets are $14 adult / $12 youth, with skates and a 60-minute session included.
For Chattanoogans who want regular ice time, the closest year-round options are in Knoxville (~1.5 hours north) or the Nashville-area rinks (~2 hours northwest).
Memphis and West Tennessee
Memphis itself has no ice rink. The closest year-round option is Mid-South Ice House (10705 Ridgeway Industrial Dr, Olive Branch, MS) — about 25 minutes from downtown Memphis. There is no Tennessee-side rink within an hour of Memphis.
For Memphis residents wanting to skate in-state, the nearest Tennessee rinks are in Nashville (~3 hours east) or Clarksville (~2.5 hours northeast via I-24).
All Tennessee Rinks
Centennial Sportsplex Ice Arenas
Centennial Sportsplex is a two-sheet Nashville ice facility managed by the Nashville Predators. Use DaySmart for public skating and the Nashville Skating Academy portal for freestyle and lessons.
Ford Ice Center Antioch
Ford Ice Center Antioch in Antioch, Tennessee offers public skating along with hockey and figure skating programming. Schedules and registration are managed through the operator's DaySmart calendar.
Ford Ice Center Bellevue
Ford Ice Center Bellevue in Nashville, Tennessee is a twin-rink ice facility at One Bellevue Place with scheduling handled through DaySmart. Use the official links here to find public skate sessions, learn-to-skate options, and figure skating freestyle program details.
Ford Ice Center Clarksville
Ford Ice Center at F&M Bank Arena is the main place for ice skating in Clarksville, TN. Public skate is booked through DaySmart, with matinee and evening pricing that includes rental skates.
Gary Force Acura Ice Arena
Gary Force Acura Ice Arena is Williamson County's full-size rink in Nolensville, open since 2021. Public skate, stick and puck, and freestyle sessions register through its online events calendar.
Cool Sports, Home of the Icearium
Cool Sports, Home of the Icearium is an ice skating rink in Knoxville, TN on South Watt Road. The website posts public skating times and includes pages for learn-to-skate, adult skating programs, freestyle ice, and hockey-related sessions.
Ice Chalet
Ice Chalet is an ice skating rink in Knoxville, TN near Cedar Bluff with public sessions and an online schedule. The website also lists a skating school, practice ice information for freestyle, skate rentals, and a pro shop.
Ober Mountain Indoor Ice Skating
Ober Mountain Indoor Ice Skating is an indoor ice rink in Gatlinburg, TN at the Ober Mountain adventure park. The official site lists a 140 ft by 75 ft rink, open year-round, with rental skates available from toddler size 6 through adult size 15.
Smashville Ice Rink at Zoolumination
A seasonal outdoor pop-up rink at the Ascension Saint Thomas Landing under Broadway.
Fountains at Gateway
A seasonal outdoor rink in Murfreesboro. The 2025-26 season ran November 21, 2025 through February 1, 2026.
Gaylord Opryland Resort Ice Skating
Part of the resort's "A Country Christmas" / "So Much Christmas" programming.