Welcome
Tennessee Stage Company | Est. 1989 | Knoxville, TN
We Create.
Stretching Back to the Bard.
Striving Forward to The Next.
The Tennessee Stage Company has been operating as a 501(c) 3 non-profit professional theatre company since 1989. Our mission is to enhance the cultural life of the community through performance and education.
Knoxville Shakespeare
Shakespeare under the stars at
Ijams Nature Center and
Mabry-Hazen House.
Sonnets and Sangria
Join us on October 10, 2026 at historic Blount Mansion for music, drinks and Shakespeare’s poetry.
2026-27 New Play Festival
Featuring talented East Tennessee playwrights developing and presenting their new plays.
Shakesology
Dig in to the history and context of Shakespeare’s work in these live online gatherings.
Our Fans
Rated 5 out of 5
"Tennessee Stage Company performing 30+ years in Knoxville, TN recently made the fantastic decision to move the Bard's works to Ijams Nature Cener. Fun shows, great location, family and pet friendly!"
Stephanie Quist
Rated 5 out of 5
"The "Shakespeare on the Square" performances are so nice to attend. This stage company does a good job and puts an interesting take on the plays with their modern day references and mix of costumes."
Erin Dominick Anderson
